Daytona Beach, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Volusia County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
75,924 Population 1,127/sq mi density
$50,130 Median Income $31,720 per capita
$244,300 Home Value $252,622 Zillow
$1,239 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,130 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$244,300 home value, $1,239/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Daytona Beach, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,130
33% below
$31,720 per capita
Home Value
$244,300
13% below
Zillow: $252,622
Median Rent
$1,239/mo
7% above
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
24% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

How Daytona Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Daytona Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
87%
Rent
107%
Poverty
120%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Daytona Beach a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Daytona Beach residents earn a median household income of $50,130 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,720. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,756 business establishments, including 1,366 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Daytona Beach is $244,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,622. Median rent is $1,239/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

25.7% of adults in Daytona Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Daytona Beach has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population75,924
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,127/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,130
Per Capita$31,720
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$29,511M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

B+
Home Value$244,300
Rent$1,239
Ownership46.4%
Zillow$252,622
Housing Units39,529
Rent Burden34.2%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,240/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation43 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations52
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Daytona Beach was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Daytona Beach International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 1,366 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 124 fatal vehicle crashes.