Living in South Daytona, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Daytona · Census data 2020–2024
South Daytona has 13,543 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $56,579 (24% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $222,200, the median rent is $1,379/month.
South Daytona at a glance
- Population
- 13,543
- Median age
- 48.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $56,579State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $222,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,379/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 64.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is South Daytona a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and November–December.
Cost of living in South Daytona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Daytona the median home value is $222,200, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,379 per month, which is 34.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,461 a month in housing costs.
South Daytona median household income
The median household income in South Daytona is $56,579 and the income per person is $32,366. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in South Daytona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,475
- Owner-occupied
- 64.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.9%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.07
South Daytona demographics
- Population
- 13,543
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 6,501
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Daytona ›
Education in South Daytona
24.8% of adults 25 and older in South Daytona have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Daytona
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
South Daytona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Daytona Beach | 78,992 | $52,058 | $287,700 | $1,328 |
| Holly Hill | 13,084 | $55,412 | $205,100 | $1,431 |
| Ponce Inlet | 3,435 | $102,200 | $544,300 | $1,851 |
| 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 South Daytona, FL?
The median household income in South Daytona is $56,579, 24% 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 South Daytona?
The median home value in South Daytona is $222,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in South Daytona?
The median gross rent in South Daytona is $1,379 per month, about 34.9% of household income.
Is South Daytona, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
What is the median age in South Daytona?
The median age in South Daytona is 48.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in South Daytona?
The average commute to work in South Daytona is 21 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Daytona?
The unemployment rate in South Daytona is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Daytona?
24.8% of adults in South Daytona 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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