Ponce Inlet, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Volusia County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,392 Population 789/sq mi density
$100,313 Median Income $82,267 per capita
$502,100 Home Value $521,192 Zillow
$1,886 Median Rent 35.5% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,313 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$502,100 home value, $1,886/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Ponce Inlet, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,313
33% above
$82,267 per capita
Home Value
$502,100
78% above
Zillow: $521,192
Median Rent
$1,886/mo
62% above
35.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.9%
57% above
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
14% below
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

How Ponce Inlet Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
133%
Home Value
178%
Rent
162%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
157%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ponce Inlet a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ponce Inlet residents earn a median household income of $100,313 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $82,267. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below 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 Ponce Inlet is $502,100 , 78% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $521,192. Median rent is $1,886/month, with 35.5% 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 1992.

Education

52.9% of adults in Ponce Inlet hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% above the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ponce Inlet 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

Population3,392
Median Age66.3 yrs
Density789/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born8.8%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,313
Per Capita$82,267
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$29,511M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

B+
Home Value$502,100
Rent$1,886
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$521,192
Housing Units3,000
Rent Burden35.5%

Health

Obesity27.7%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death11,240/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation11 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.9%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+21.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Ponce Inlet was founded in 1963.
The median home in Ponce Inlet was built in 1992.
28.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Daytona Beach International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.4% 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.