With a population of 13,322, South Daytona is a small town. Poverty rate is 14.2%, which is around average. The median home value here is around $210,500, which is actually reasonable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. Worth the trade-offs? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Theodore
I've been living here for 9 years and I'd say I'm still on the fence after all this time. The public transit is hit or miss compared to other places I've lived. Overall Hope this helps!.
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Piper T.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are underrated, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Hunter Gray
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Baltimore and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Highland. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in finance. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Italian.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Sebastian Sanders
100%
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Nova Cook
Came here for weather and stayed because I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The healthcare is honestly hit or miss and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Sadie Castillo
I've lived in North for about 13 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Pittsburgh, I was surprised by outdoor recreation. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Decent public transit for the size
- The cultural scene scene is decent
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Far from beaches/mountains
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Zoey Diaz
I've been living here for 4 years and I'd say it's exactly what I was looking for. The safety is hit or miss compared to other places I've lived. Overall Happy to answer more specific questions..
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