What are the schools like in South Daytona, FL?

South Daytona is served primarily by VOLUSIA. The district operates 48 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 14 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.1:1.

What is the median household income in South Daytona?

The median household income in South Daytona, FL is $54,898 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in South Daytona, FL?

South Daytona has an average high temperature of 68.6°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches.

South Daytona, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is South Daytona, FL affordable or expensive?

South Daytona's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means South Daytona is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $190,200 and the median rent is $1,175 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in South Daytona, FL?

South Daytona has a violent crime rate of 189.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1349.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is South Daytona, FL a Good Place to Live?

South Daytona is a small city of 13,132 in Florida, with a median household income of $54,898 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is right at the national average.

Strengths: South Daytona stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether South Daytona is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All South Daytona city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.0

South Daytona's overall cost of living index is 100.0, where 100 represents the US national average. South Daytona's cost of living is right at the national average.

Metric	South Daytona, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$190,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,175	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,898	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

South Daytona's violent crime rate is 189.6 per 100,000 residents — 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

189.6 /100k

Property Crime

1349.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

South Daytona is served primarily by VOLUSIA. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	South Daytona, FL	National Avg
School District	VOLUSIA	—
Elementary Schools	48	—
Middle Schools	12	—
High Schools	14	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

South Daytona sees average highs of 68.6°F in January and 89.2°F in July, with 51.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	South Daytona, FL
Average High — January	68.6°F
Average High — July	89.2°F
Annual Precipitation	51.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	South Daytona, FL	National Avg
Population	13,132	—
Median Age	47.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	15.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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South Daytona vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Daytona, FL affordable or expensive?

South Daytona's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. The median home price is $190,200 and median rent is $1,175/month.

What is the crime rate in South Daytona, FL?

South Daytona's violent crime rate is 189.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1349.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in South Daytona?

Public schools in South Daytona are operated by VOLUSIA. The district has 48 elementary, 12 middle, and 14 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is South Daytona, FL a good place to live?

South Daytona, FL has a population of 13,132, a median household income of $54,898, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in South Daytona?

South Daytona averages 68.6°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of South Daytona?

The population of South Daytona, Florida is 13,132 with a median age of 47.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in South Daytona?

Key numbers for living in South Daytona: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $190,200, median household income $54,898, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Daytona side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.