Daytona Beach Boardwalk looking north along the ocean

Relocation guide

Moving to Daytona Beach

What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.

Population

75,924

Median age 39.8

Median household income

$50,130

Median rent

$1,239/mo

Median home value

$244,300

Schools

25

1 districts

Summer high / winter low

90° / 49°

Pros

  • Homes cost 19% less than the US median ($244,300).
  • Property taxes are low: about 0.71% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
  • Mild weather in February, April, December, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
  • 30 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
  • 29 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.

Cons

  • Household incomes are 36% below the US median ($50,130).

Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.

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Where in Daytona Beach?

Daytona Beach spans 5 zip codes. Median home values range from $174,900 to $434,000 by zip.

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Life in Daytona Beach

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Questions

Is Daytona Beach a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Homes cost 19% less than the US median ($244,300). Property taxes are low: about 0.71% of home value a year (US 0.98%). On the other hand: Household incomes are 36% below the US median ($50,130).

How much do I need to earn to live in Daytona Beach?

The median household earns $50,130. Rent at the median ($1,239/month) is about 30% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $49,560 a year.

How many schools are in Daytona Beach?

25 public and private schools across 1 district. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.

What is the weather like in Daytona Beach?

Highs average 90°F in July and lows 49°F in January. The most comfortable months are February, April, December.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.

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