At a Glance
Median Income
$70,911
$59,918 per capita
Home Value
$410,800
Zillow: $369,351
Median Rent
$1,461/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.3%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
12.1% smoking rate
How Daytona Beach Shores Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Daytona Beach Shores's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Daytona Beach Shores a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Daytona Beach Shores residents earn a median household income of $70,911 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,918. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% 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 Shores is $410,800 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $369,351. Median rent is $1,461/month, with 33.7% 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 1986.
Education
43.3% of adults in Daytona Beach Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Daytona Beach Shores 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
Population5,139
Median Age64.8 yrs
Density6,267/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born15.8%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,911
Per Capita$59,918
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$29,511M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
B
Home Value$410,800
Rent$1,461
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$369,351
Housing Units6,561
Rent Burden33.7%
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation13 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.3%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+20.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute29 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Daytona Beach Shores was built in 1986.
23.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Daytona Beach International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
15.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 1,366 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 124 fatal vehicle crashes.