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Daytona Beach.
About
Life in Daytona Beach
If you're considering moving to Daytona Beach, understand that while the city has famous beach culture and hosts major racing events like the Daytona 500, daily life here is about more than tourism. However, the Florida climate comes with real trade-offs—summers are hot and wet with nearly daily thunderstorms from June through September, while winter brings occasional freezes and brush fire risks during dry spells. You'll need a car; this is a sprawling coastal city without robust transit.
Daytona Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.4%
Foreign-Born
9.5%
Broadband Internet
90.2%
of households
Population Growth
+23.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.5% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Daytona Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Daytona Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (9.5%), and 6.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.3%
of residents
65 and Older
22.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
18.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.0%
of households
Married Couples
30.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.08
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 20% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Daytona Beach
In Daytona Beach, rent runs 20% below the FL average, and home values are 20% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,976
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
47.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
17.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $251,316 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.5 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Daytona Beach
Unemployment in Daytona Beach is 1.5 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Daytona Beach Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.4 min avg
How Daytona Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Daytona Beach, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)
Regional airport · few flights375k passengers boarded in 2025
- 57 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 133% above national average
Crime rates for 2022
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2022. It's compared with the national rate for 2022.
Violent crime in Daytona Beach runs 133% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
928.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (398 national, 2022)
Property Crime Rate
2,676
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,999 national, 2022)
Daytona Beach Police Department
Natural DisastersRip Current most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Volusia County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Volusia County, which includes Daytona Beach, the most common type is rip current, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Rip Current | $553,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Flash Flood | $267.0M |
| 2023 | 9 | Rip Current | None reported |
| 2022 | 26 | Rip Current | $850.0M |
| 2021 | 13 | Hail | $7,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.1M |
| 2019 | 14 | Rip Current | None reported |
| 2018 | 12 | Rip Current | $290,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Volusia County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Volusia County, which includes Daytona Beach, is typically good — 297 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
297
per year
Moderate Days
68
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Volusia County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 51°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Daytona Beach has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 51°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/66°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
71°/51°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
65
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 49°F | 2.73" |
| Feb | 72°F | 51°F | 2.34" |
| Mar | 76°F | 55°F | 3.63" |
| Apr | 80°F | 60°F | 2.23" |
| May | 85°F | 66°F | 3.69" |
| Jun | 89°F | 72°F | 6.94" |
| Jul | 90°F | 74°F | 6.01" |
| Aug | 90°F | 74°F | 6.58" |
| Sep | 87°F | 73°F | 7.15" |
| Oct | 82°F | 67°F | 4.85" |
| Nov | 76°F | 58°F | 2.76" |
| Dec | 72°F | 52°F | 2.34" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
12.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.5 / 5
Adventhealth Daytona Beach
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Adventhealth Daytona Beach · 301 Memorial Medical Parkway
- Hospital campus: AdventHealth Port Orange · 5811 S Williamson Blvd, Port Orange
Halifax Health Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education19.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach's student/teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 27.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
13
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Daytona Beach
Public · 2-year · 10,176 students · in-state tuition $3,106 · 40% graduate · median earnings $41,756 (10 yrs after entry)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 9,139 students · in-state tuition $12,553 · 31% graduate · median earnings $92,069 (10 yrs after entry)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,860 students · in-state tuition $46,181 · 69% graduate · median earnings $92,069 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,732 students · in-state tuition $14,794 · 35% graduate · median earnings $42,476 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
35 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
37 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
50 mi awayTimucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Ecological & Historic Preserve
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Daytona Beach
John H. Dickerson Heritage Library
411 South Keech Street, Daytona Beach
Volusia County Library Center
City Island, 105 Jackie Robinson Pa, Daytona Beach
Cities Near Daytona Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Daytona Beach?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Daytona Beach FAQ
Is Daytona Beach, Florida affordable?⌄
Daytona Beach's median rent is $1,328/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $52,058/year. Median home value is $287,700.
Is Daytona Beach, Florida safe?⌄
Daytona Beach's violent crime rate was 928 per 100,000 residents in 2022, which is significantly above the national average of 398/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2676 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Daytona Beach, Florida?⌄
Daytona Beach has an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Daytona Beach, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Daytona Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,328/month and median household income is $52,058/year. The median home value is $287,700. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Daytona Beach, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Daytona Beach is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from