Living in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Smyrna Beach · Census data 2020–2024
New Smyrna Beach has 31,974 residents with a median age of 57.8. The median household income is $83,865 (12% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $395,300, the median rent is $1,712/month.
New Smyrna Beach at a glance
- Population
- 31,974
- Median age
- 57.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $83,865State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $395,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,712/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is New Smyrna Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in New Smyrna Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Smyrna Beach the median home value is $395,300, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,712 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,892 a month in housing costs.
New Smyrna Beach median household income
The median household income in New Smyrna Beach is $83,865 and the income per person is $57,656. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in New Smyrna Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 22,013
- Owner-occupied
- 77.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.5%
- Vacant
- 27.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 1.98
New Smyrna Beach demographics
- Population
- 31,974
- Median age
- 57.8
- Under 18
- 11.4%
- 65 and older
- 35.3%
- Households
- 16,041
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Smyrna Beach ›
Education in New Smyrna Beach
40.2% of adults 25 and older in New Smyrna Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Smyrna Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 21.4%
- Drive alone
- 67.5%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
New Smyrna Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Smyrna Beach | 31,974 | $83,865 | $395,300 | $1,712 |
| Glencoe | 1,445 | $47,212 | $300,000 | — |
| Ponce Inlet | 3,435 | $102,200 | $544,300 | $1,851 |
| Edgewater | 23,627 | $60,977 | $256,200 | $1,309 |
| Samsula-Spruce Creek | 4,852 | $97,805 | $443,500 | $2,865 |
| Port Orange | 64,767 | $74,426 | $317,200 | $1,634 |
| Daytona Beach Shores | 5,188 | $74,392 | $437,800 | $1,505 |
| South Daytona | 13,543 | $56,579 | $222,200 | $1,379 |
| Oak Hill | 1,694 | $65,950 | $313,600 | $820 |
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What is the median household income in New Smyrna Beach, FL?
The median household income in New Smyrna Beach is $83,865, 12% higher 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 New Smyrna Beach?
The median home value in New Smyrna Beach is $395,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in New Smyrna Beach?
The median gross rent in New Smyrna Beach is $1,712 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is New Smyrna Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
What is the median age in New Smyrna Beach?
The median age in New Smyrna Beach is 57.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in New Smyrna Beach?
The average commute to work in New Smyrna Beach is 29 minutes; 21.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Smyrna Beach?
The unemployment rate in New Smyrna Beach is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Smyrna Beach?
40.2% of adults in New Smyrna 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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