At a Glance
Median Income
$54,931
$31,675 per capita
Home Value
$210,500
Zillow: $249,214
Median Rent
$1,287/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
15.8% smoking rate
How South Daytona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Daytona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Daytona a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Daytona residents earn a median household income of $54,931 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,675. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% 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 South Daytona is $210,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,214. Median rent is $1,287/month, with 32.9% 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 1977.
Education
25.4% of adults in South Daytona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Daytona has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population13,322
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density3,601/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,931
Per Capita$31,675
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$29,511M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,500
Rent$1,287
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$249,214
Housing Units6,645
Rent Burden32.9%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation9 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
South Daytona was founded in 1878.
The median home in South Daytona was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Daytona Beach International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.1% 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.