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Living in Daytona Beach, FL
Explore Daytona Beach and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.3 / 10
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Daytona Beach at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population78,992
Median Household Income$52,058
Median Home Value$287,700
Median Gross Rent$1,328
Median Age40.3
Average Household Size2.1
Unemployment4.7%
Work From Home10.9%
Homeownership47.5%
Housing Vacancy17.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Daytona Beach is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Daytona Beach and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Daytona Beach
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$287,700
Median Gross Rent$1,328
Homeownership47.5%
Housing Vacancy17.8%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Daytona Beach, FL
Median Household Income$52,058
Unemployment4.7%
Work From Home10.9%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Daytona Beach and how households are structured
Population78,992
Median Age40.3
Average Household Size2.1
Daytona Beach is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Daytona Beach
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Daytona Beach point to hot summers, mild winters and substantial annual rainfall.
Average Summer High90.2°F
Average Winter Low48.5°F
Annual Rainfall51.3 in.
Seasonal Life in Daytona Beach
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter conditions are worth comparing with your tolerance for cold, precipitation and seasonal driving.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Daytona Beach is located in Volusia County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Volusia County.
County Intelligence
Daytona Beach & Volusia County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Daytona Beach is located in Volusia County, Florida.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Daytona Beach.
Current NarrowTheList data for Daytona Beach shows a population of about 78,992. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Volusia County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Daytona Beach.
For someone considering a move to Daytona Beach, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.