The Town FilesDaytona Beach, Florida
City in Volusia County · population 72,647 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $287,700
- Household income
- $52,058
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 40.3
Daytona Beach is a city of 72,647 people in Volusia County, Florida. The median home is worth $287,700, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better transit than 87% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 86% of Florida towns, hipper than 85% of Florida towns.
How Daytona Beach ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Daytona Beach is worth $287,700, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.5 times the median household income of $52,058, which is more affordable than 25% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,328 a month. 47.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Daytona Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $287,700 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,328 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $52,058 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 47.5% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.2% | — |
Who lives in Daytona Beach
| People | Daytona Beach | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.5% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 15.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.4% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.5% | — |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 21.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Daytona Beach
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 48.5°F. About 51.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 65 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 3 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Daytona Beach since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on February 22, 1998 about 1.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 10, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 30, 1960.
Severe weather in Volusia County since 1996
Volusia County has been included in 44 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Volusia County
Volusia County had 189,265 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,114 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Daytona Beach itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Daytona Beach
19 public schools with 9,903 students, about 18.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAINLAND HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,925 | 20.9 |
| SEABREEZE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,695 | 22.3 |
| DAVID C. HINSON SR. MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 902 | 17.3 |
| RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY (charter) | 9-12 | 882 | 55.1 |
| CAMPBELL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 842 | 19.1 |
| BEACHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 711 | 15.8 |
| WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 702 | 15.6 |
| PALM TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 641 | 15.6 |
| CHAMPION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 488 | 14.8 |
| TURIE T. SMALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 407 | 19.4 |
| R. J. LONGSTREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 364 | 13.0 |
| THE CHILES ACADEMY (charter) | 6-12 | 106 | 53.0 |
Towns near Daytona Beach
- Holly Hill, FL4.8 mi · 12,958 people · home $205,100
- South Daytona, FL5.8 mi · 12,865 people · home $222,200
- Ormond Beach, FL7.1 mi · 43,080 people · home $354,800
- Daytona Beach Shores, FL7.1 mi · 5,179 people · home $437,800
- Port Orange, FL7.4 mi · 62,596 people · home $317,200
- Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL9.8 mi · 4,877 people · home $443,500
- Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL10.7 mi · 7,312 people · home $392,300
- Ponce Inlet, FL12.1 mi · 3,364 people · home $544,300
Daytona Beach questions
Is Daytona Beach, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Daytona Beach scores better for retirees than 23% of Florida towns and quieter than 27%. 22.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.3).
How much does a house cost in Daytona Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in Daytona Beach is valued at $287,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,058, so homes cost about 5.5 times income. Median rent is $1,328 a month.
What is the weather like in Daytona Beach?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 48.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Daytona Beach get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Daytona Beach since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on February 22, 1998. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)