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South Daytona.
About
Life in South Daytona
South Daytona is a community of 13,322 people in Florida. The median household income is $56,579, median rent runs about $1,379 per month, and median home values are around $222,200. Unemployment is low at 4.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
South Daytona at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
48.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Foreign-Born
8.2%
Broadband Internet
92.1%
of households
Population Growth
+8.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.2% foreign-born, most often from Hungary
Who lives in South Daytona: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In South Daytona, the largest foreign-born group is from Hungary (13.2%), and 8.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
14.3%
of residents
65 and Older
23.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
19.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.7%
of households
Married Couples
40.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.07
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 17% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in South Daytona
In South Daytona, rent runs 17% below the FL average, and home values are 38% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
37.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,631
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $247,813 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above FL average
Unemployment in South Daytona
Unemployment in Volusia County, which includes South Daytona, is 0.6 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
South Daytona: Volusia County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Volusia County (county-wide) · Annual averages
South Daytona is about 2% of Volusia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What South Daytona Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.8 min avg
How South Daytona residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In South Daytona, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)
Regional airport · few flights375k passengers boarded in 2025
- 54 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 52% below 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 South Daytona runs 52% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
189.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (398 national, 2022)
Property Crime Rate
1,356.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,999 national, 2022)
South Daytona 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 South Daytona, 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
South Daytona is about 2% of Volusia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Volusia County, which includes South Daytona, 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
South Daytona is about 2% of Volusia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 51°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
South Daytona has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 51°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/67°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
70°/51°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
57
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
114
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 49°F | 2.99" |
| Feb | 70°F | 52°F | 2.95" |
| Mar | 74°F | 57°F | 3.61" |
| Apr | 79°F | 62°F | 2.58" |
| May | 84°F | 69°F | 3.51" |
| Jun | 88°F | 73°F | 6.67" |
| Jul | 89°F | 75°F | 6.75" |
| Aug | 89°F | 76°F | 6.66" |
| Sep | 87°F | 74°F | 6.78" |
| Oct | 82°F | 68°F | 4.91" |
| Nov | 76°F | 60°F | 3.18" |
| Dec | 71°F | 53°F | 2.93" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in South Daytona
Uninsured
11.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside South Daytona's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Halifax Health Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Daytona Beach
Adventhealth Daytona Beach
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Daytona Beach
Adventhealth New Smyrna Beach
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.1 mi away · New Smyrna Beach
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.
Education17.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in South Daytona
South Daytona's student/teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near South Daytona (within 15 miles)
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
3.1 mi awayPrivate 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
3.1 mi awayPrivate 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, 30 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for South Daytona
South Daytona has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (30 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
30 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
40 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
54 mi awayTimucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Ecological & Historic Preserve
95 mi awayCities Near South Daytona
The closest cities within 60 miles
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South Daytona FAQ
Is South Daytona, Florida affordable?⌄
South Daytona's median rent is $1,379/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $56,579/year. Median home value is $222,200.
Is South Daytona, Florida safe?⌄
South Daytona's violent crime rate was 190 per 100,000 residents in 2022, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 398/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1357 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in South Daytona, Florida?⌄
Volusia County, which includes South Daytona, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in South Daytona, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in South Daytona is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,379/month and median household income is $56,579/year. The median home value is $222,200. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in South Daytona, Florida?⌄
The average commute in South Daytona is 21 minutes, which is shorter than 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