Living in Daytona Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Daytona Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Daytona Beach has 78,992 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $52,058 (30% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $287,700, the median rent is $1,328/month.
Daytona Beach at a glance
- Population
- 78,992
- Median age
- 40.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $52,058State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $287,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,328/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 47.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Daytona Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and November–December.
Cost of living in Daytona Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Daytona Beach the median home value is $287,700, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,328 per month, which is 34.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,646 a month in housing costs.
Daytona Beach median household income
The median household income in Daytona Beach is $52,058 and the income per person is $33,371. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Daytona Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 42,158
- Owner-occupied
- 47.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.5%
- Vacant
- 17.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.08
Daytona Beach demographics
- Population
- 78,992
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 34,652
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Daytona Beach ›
Education in Daytona Beach
27.8% of adults 25 and older in Daytona Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Daytona Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Daytona Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona Beach | 78,992 | $52,058 | $287,700 | $1,328 |
| Holly Hill | 13,084 | $55,412 | $205,100 | $1,431 |
| South Daytona | 13,543 | $56,579 | $222,200 | $1,379 |
| Daytona Beach Shores | 5,188 | $74,392 | $437,800 | $1,505 |
| Port Orange | 64,767 | $74,426 | $317,200 | $1,634 |
| Ormond Beach | 43,976 | $69,177 | $354,800 | $1,411 |
| Samsula-Spruce Creek | 4,852 | $97,805 | $443,500 | $2,865 |
| Ormond-by-the-Sea | 7,146 | $79,120 | $392,300 | $1,434 |
| Ponce Inlet | 3,435 | $102,200 | $544,300 | $1,851 |
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What is the median household income in Daytona Beach, FL?
The median household income in Daytona Beach is $52,058, 30% lower than 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?
The median home value in Daytona Beach is $287,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Daytona Beach?
The median gross rent in Daytona Beach is $1,328 per month, about 34.7% of household income.
Is Daytona Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
What is the median age in Daytona Beach?
The median age in Daytona Beach is 40.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Daytona Beach?
The average commute to work in Daytona Beach is 21 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Daytona Beach?
The unemployment rate in Daytona Beach is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Daytona Beach?
27.8% of adults in Daytona Beach 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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