Florida · Metropolitan Area
Daytona Beach Shores is a small city in Florida with a population of 5,139. Residents earn $70,911 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Daytona Beach Shores receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs. Daytona Beach Shores offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Daytona Beach Shores is $70,911, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Daytona Beach Shores is $410,800, 46% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,461 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
With 650 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,971 per 100,000, 103% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Daytona Beach Shores has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F. Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 89.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.9% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,911 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $59,918 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,041 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,488 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 16,756 |
| County GDP | $29,511M |
| Restaurants | 1,366 |
| Healthcare | 1,587 |
| Retail | 2,031 |
| Manufacturing | 393 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,338 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.54% |
| Commute Time | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
| Census Median | $410,800 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $360,966 |
| Median List Price | $342,450 |
| Median List Price | $342,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $274 |
| Homes Sold | 30 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.6% |
| Price Drops | 20.4% |
| Inventory | 284 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,461 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,421 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,338 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.54% |
| Obesity | 29.8% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,587 |
| Total Violent | 650.3/100K |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 650.3/100K |
| Total Property | 3,971.2/100K |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 580.6/100K |
| Theft | 3,181.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 209.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 124 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.6 inches |
| 33% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,267/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1713°N, 80.9807°W |
| County FIPS | 12127 |
Winner: Republican by 21.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.3% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 6,267/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,587 |
| Restaurants | 1,366 |
| Retail Stores | 2,031 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 124 |
| Avg Commute | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |