Living in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Daytona Beach Shores · Census data 2020–2024
Daytona Beach Shores has 5,188 residents with a median age of 66.8. The median household income is $74,392 (about the same as the Florida median), the median home value is $437,800, the median rent is $1,505/month.
Daytona Beach Shores at a glance
- Population
- 5,188
- Median age
- 66.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $74,392State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $437,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,505/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 74.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.1%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Daytona Beach Shores a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Florida median; home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and November–December.
Cost of living in Daytona Beach Shores
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Daytona Beach Shores the median home value is $437,800, 32% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,505 per month, which is 34.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,488 a month in housing costs.
Daytona Beach Shores median household income
The median household income in Daytona Beach Shores is $74,392 and the income per person is $64,074. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Daytona Beach Shores: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,337
- Owner-occupied
- 74.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.1%
- Vacant
- 50.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 1.63
50.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Daytona Beach Shores has many vacation and second homes.
Daytona Beach Shores demographics
- Population
- 5,188
- Median age
- 66.8
- Under 18
- 2.3%
- 65 and older
- 55.5%
- Households
- 3,159
- Foreign-born
- 18.7%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Daytona Beach Shores ›
Education in Daytona Beach Shores
45.1% of adults 25 and older in Daytona Beach Shores have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 20.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Daytona Beach Shores
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 26.1%
- Drive alone
- 53.9%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.6%
Daytona Beach Shores vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona Beach Shores | 5,188 | $74,392 | $437,800 | $1,505 |
| South Daytona | 13,543 | $56,579 | $222,200 | $1,379 |
| Port Orange | 64,767 | $74,426 | $317,200 | $1,634 |
| Holly Hill | 13,084 | $55,412 | $205,100 | $1,431 |
| Ponce Inlet | 3,435 | $102,200 | $544,300 | $1,851 |
| Daytona Beach | 78,992 | $52,058 | $287,700 | $1,328 |
| Samsula-Spruce Creek | 4,852 | $97,805 | $443,500 | $2,865 |
| New Smyrna Beach | 31,974 | $83,865 | $395,300 | $1,712 |
| Glencoe | 1,445 | $47,212 | $300,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Daytona Beach Shores, FL?
The median household income in Daytona Beach Shores is $74,392, about the same as the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Daytona Beach Shores?
The median home value in Daytona Beach Shores is $437,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Daytona Beach Shores?
The median gross rent in Daytona Beach Shores is $1,505 per month, about 34.4% of household income.
Is Daytona Beach Shores, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Florida median; home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
What is the median age in Daytona Beach Shores?
The median age in Daytona Beach Shores is 66.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Daytona Beach Shores?
The average commute to work in Daytona Beach Shores is 34 minutes; 26.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Daytona Beach Shores?
The unemployment rate in Daytona Beach Shores is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Daytona Beach Shores?
45.1% of adults in Daytona Beach Shores have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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