New Smyrna Beach, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Volusia County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
31,212 Population 824/sq mi density
$78,373 Median Income $55,181 per capita
$365,900 Home Value $452,191 Zillow
$1,638 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$78,373 median income, 4.3% unemployment
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Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$365,900 home value, $1,638/mo rent
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Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.7% bachelor's degree or higher

New Smyrna Beach, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,373
4% above
$55,181 per capita
Home Value
$365,900
30% above
Zillow: $452,191
Median Rent
$1,638/mo
41% above
33.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.7%
15% above
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% below
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

How New Smyrna Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
104%
Home Value
130%
Rent
141%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
115%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Smyrna Beach a Good Place to Live?

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4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Smyrna Beach residents earn a median household income of $78,373 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,181. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% 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 New Smyrna Beach is $365,900 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $452,191. Median rent is $1,638/month, with 33.9% 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 1987.

Education

38.7% of adults in New Smyrna Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Smyrna Beach has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population31,212
Median Age57.8 yrs
Density824/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

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Median Income$78,373
Per Capita$55,181
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$29,511M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

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Home Value$365,900
Rent$1,638
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$452,191
Housing Units21,196
Rent Burden33.9%

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,240/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation10 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+38.7%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries14

Did You Know?

New Smyrna Beach was founded in 1768.
The median home in New Smyrna Beach was built in 1987.
19.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Daytona Beach International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.6% 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.