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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Valentina K.

New Smyrna Beach is underrated, change my mind

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. Worth the trade-offs?

2 replies 18 upvotes living
Zoe M.

Anyone regret moving to New Smyrna Beach?

Born and raised here. Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

3 replies 6 upvotes moving
Bella

Job market in New Smyrna Beach for tech?

Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. With a population of 31,212, New Smyrna Beach is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -New Smyrna Beach sits at 241.5 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech...

2 replies 24 upvotes jobs
nola_skylar

Best restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?

Hello, We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely ...

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Sarah A.

Biggest downsides of living in New Smyrna Beach?

Household incomes average around $78,373 in New Smyrna Beach. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,212 people. The median home value here is around $365,900, which seems about average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know w...

7 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
Ella K.

Why I chose New Smyrna Beach over bigger cities

Alright, We have two kids and Homes are going for about $365,900 on average. Rent is about $1,638/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you do? Night life...

5 replies 10 upvotes living
Connor

New Smyrna Beach is underrated, change my mind

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -New Smyrna Beach sits at 241.5 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Worth the trade-offs? Honestly, I think...

2 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Ryan Castillo

How is the nightlife in New Smyrna Beach?

Alright, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Bella

Healthcare options in New Smyrna Beach?

Curious what people think. I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,638 for rent here. The median home value here is around $365,900, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -New Smyrna Beach sits at 241.5 per 100K. Me...

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Vivian

Considering New Smyrna Beach vs New York -help me decide

I've been here for 19 years and Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Ariana L.

Is New Smyrna Beach good for remote workers?

Hey folks, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $365,900 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for New Smyrna Beach? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some gettin...

11 replies 12 upvotes jobs
Sarah A.

Career opportunities in New Smyrna Beach, FL

Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 30s, and Homes are going for about $365,900 on average. Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. With a population of 31,212, New Smyrna Beach is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I thi...

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Connor

Things that make New Smyrna Beach unique

OK so The median home value here is around $365,900, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,638/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experience? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

4 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
Abigail Edwards

How are the schools in New Smyrna Beach?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a college student here and With a population of 31,212, New Smyrna Beach is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here?

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Connor

New Smyrna Beach job market vs Tucson

I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $78,373 in New Smyrna Beach. Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -New Smyrna Beach sits at 241.5 per 100K. Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. The city has invested a ...

2 replies 0 upvotes jobs
Sarah A.

Best restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?

OK so I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. Rent is about $1,638/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for New Smyrna Beach? There's a ...

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