At a Glance
Median Income
$78,373
$55,181 per capita
Home Value
$365,900
Zillow: $444,227
Median Rent
$1,638/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
242/100K
2,026/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.7%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
314 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Smyrna 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
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 2.1% (42% below 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 $444,227. 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.
Safety & Crime
New Smyrna Beach reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,026/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population31,212
Median Age57.8 yrs
Density824/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,373
Per Capita$55,181
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$29,511M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A
Home Value$365,900
Rent$1,638
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$444,227
Housing Units21,196
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent242/100K
Property2,026/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault205/100K
Burglary386/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
A
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.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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