Identity
Daytona mixes a tourism beachfront with year-round residential neighbourhoods inland. Event weeks, racing, motorcycle events, shape the calendar and the traffic in a way few Florida cities experience.
Volusia County
Daytona Beach
Greater OrlandoFlorida
An Atlantic beach city built around a hard-packed shoreline, the speedway and a long strip of oceanfront condominiums.
Location and access
East Volusia County on the Atlantic, at the end of I-4 and along US-1 and A1A.
Everyday life
Here is what I'd tell you about daily life: beach access is the constant; retail and services concentrate on the mainland corridors.
- The beachfront and the Main Street pier.
- Daytona International Speedway.
- The Halifax River and its riverfront parks.
Housing
- Oceanfront and river-view condominiums.
- Established mainland neighbourhoods of varied eras.
- Beachside single-family homes on the peninsula.
New construction
Something worth watching: coastal condominium development plus newer inland communities west of the city.
Getting around
For getting around, here is what you should know: car-based; I-4, I-95 and A1A structure all movement.
The area
Hard-packed sand wide enough for cars, backed by a historic speedway.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
Most weeks split between the beachfront and the mainland: mornings on the hard-packed sand near the boardwalk and pier, errands and school runs on the mainland side of the Halifax River, and evenings back on A1A for dinner or a walk. Event weeks, the Speedway's racing calendar, motorcycle gatherings, reroute the whole city, and I plan my errands around the extra traffic rather than fight it.
Routines that fit
- Wanting direct, daily beach access as part of the routine.
- Following motorsports or working around the Speedway's event calendar.
- Accepting that beachfront living means an older building stock and active insurance and maintenance decisions.
- Splitting daily life between a mainland routine and beachside recreation.
Outdoors and leisure
- The beachfront boardwalk and Main Street Pier, used for walking and fishing.
- Daytona International Speedway, for race weekends and tours outside them.
- Halifax River riverfront parks on the mainland side.
- Hard-packed sand that allows vehicle access on designated stretches of beach.
Eating and shopping
Oceanfront restaurants and casual seafood spots line A1A near the boardwalk, aimed as much at visitors as at the people who live here. Everyday dining and larger supermarkets sit on the mainland corridors along US-1 and Beville Road, a short drive from most beachside addresses.
Groceries, pharmacies and everyday services concentrate on the mainland; the beachside itself is lighter on daily retail. Hospitals and larger medical campuses are on the mainland as well, within a short drive of the barrier island.
Seasons
Hurricane season runs June through November, and beachfront buildings and homes on the barrier island face direct storm exposure, so wind and flood insurance are a standing part of the cost of ownership here, not an occasional add-on. Racing and motorcycle event weeks bring concentrated visitor traffic at specific points in the calendar, separate from the general winter increase in visitors along the coast.
Around here
Schools nearby
Real institutions inside this area's radius, ordered by distance. No ratings: assignment depends on the exact address, and a star average does not measure a school.
Turie T. Small Elementary School
Elementary school
839 Loomis Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
WebsiteVolusia County Public Schools: Bonner Elementary
Elementary school
868 George W Engram Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
WebsiteDaytona Beach City-Turie T
Elementary school
800 South St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Restaurants around
Real addresses nearby, with public Google ratings where they exist.
Caribbean Jack's
Lively hangout by the Loggerhead Marina furnishing live music & Caribbean-inspired eats & drinks.
721 Ballough Rd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
4.5 · 7733 reviews$$
WebsiteRiverside Johnny's
Restaurant
115 Main St Bridge, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
4.5 · 1212 reviews$$
WebsiteOcean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar
Opened in 1940, this waterfront 3-story spot offers seafood, burgers & a reggae bar with live music.
127 S Ocean Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
4.4 · 12345 reviews$$
WebsiteCrabby’s Oceanside
Sandwiches, seafood & drinks offered in a laid-back outlet with a patio & live entertainment.
451 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
4.4 · 5828 reviews$$
WebsitePictona at Holly Hill
Athletic field
1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill, FL 32117, USA
4.7 · 456 reviews
WebsiteCMX Cinemas Daytona & IMAX
Movie theater
1850 Legends Ln Ste E100, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
4.4 · 4873 reviews
WebsiteJoe's Crab Shack
Informal seafood chain serving crab buckets & stuffed shrimp, plus American comfort dishes.
1200 Main St, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
4.2 · 11137 reviews
WebsiteLandShark Bar & Grill - Daytona Beach
Bar & grill
471 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
4.2 · 7253 reviews$$
WebsiteStarlite Diner
Iconic 1948 diner dishing up American classics in a retro space with red & white vinyl booths.
401 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
4.5 · 5529 reviews$
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Parks and green space
Public parks inside this area's radius.
Sun Splash Park
This 4-acre park features a seasonal interactive splash pad, walkways & a covered playground.
611 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
WebsiteFrank Rendon Park
Popular beachside park offering picnic shelters, grills & a playground, plus scenic ocean views.
2705 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
WebsiteDaytona Beach Zipline Adventure By TreeTop Trekking
Tree-studded, adventure-themed facility with 8 zip lines & a variety of treetop courses & games.
1000 Orange Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
WebsiteBreakers Oceanfront Park
Small palm-edged oceanfront park with a sandy volleyball court, lawned areas & a water fountain.
13 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Things to do here
Cinema, bowling, activities for the children, culture and sport around here, without repeating the parks. I list what actually exists, with the public Google rating where there is one.
Basilica of St. Paul Catholic Church
Church
317 Mullally St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
4.8 · 670 reviews
WebsiteAngell & Phelps Chocolate Factory
Airy, simple shop offering a range of housemade confections, with tours of the on-site factory.
154 S Beach St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
4.7 · 3793 reviews
WebsiteThe Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, Science & History (Formerly the Museum of Arts & Sciences)
Long-standing venue on a nature preserve with global art, Florida history exhibits & a planetarium.
352 S Nova Rd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
4.7 · 1487 reviews
WebsitePictona at Holly Hill
Athletic field
1060 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill, FL 32117, USA
4.7 · 456 reviews
WebsiteCongo River Golf
Adventure-themed mini-golf course with waterfalls, gator feedings, scavenger hunts & arcade games.
2100 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
4.6 · 3000 reviews
WebsitePeabody Auditorium
Spacious 1949 venue hosting a variety of music, comedy, dance & Broadway theater shows.
600 Auditorium Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
4.6 · 1724 reviews
WebsiteWorld's Most Famous Beach
Tourist attraction
219 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
4.6 · 830 reviews
Daytona Beach Main Street Pier
This wooden pier stretches from the boardwalk into the ocean & features a seafood restaurant.
1200 Main St Bridge, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
4.5 · 12826 reviews
WebsiteDine and Cruise
Tour agency
125 Basin St Ste 140, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
4.5 · 2999 reviews
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
Market in Volusia County, with sources.
These numbers are published per county, not per neighbourhood or community. They show the direction of the market around this area, they do not estimate the price of a specific home.
Median listing price (county)
The midpoint asking price of homes listed across the whole county that month. It is what sellers ask, not what buyers pay, and a county is far larger than a single community, a specific neighbourhood can sit well above or below it.
$362,250
median asking price (USD)
−3.4% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $329,900 in September 2021 to $362,250 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $329,900 in September 2021 and high of $400,000 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Median listing price |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $329,900 |
| November 2021 | $339,000 |
| January 2022 | $339,000 |
| March 2022 | $369,500 |
| May 2022 | $392,600 |
| July 2022 | $394,900 |
| September 2022 | $387,000 |
| November 2022 | $384,104 |
| January 2023 | $379,900 |
| March 2023 | $388,765 |
| May 2023 | $395,104 |
| July 2023 | $395,500 |
| September 2023 | $396,900 |
| November 2023 | $388,950 |
| January 2024 | $390,141 |
| March 2024 | $390,000 |
| May 2024 | $394,750 |
| July 2024 | $392,500 |
| September 2024 | $379,975 |
| November 2024 | $374,999 |
| January 2025 | $375,000 |
| March 2025 | $375,000 |
| May 2025 | $379,900 |
| July 2025 | $379,900 |
| September 2025 | $375,000 |
| November 2025 | $370,245 |
| January 2026 | $374,900 |
| March 2026 | $370,250 |
| May 2026 | $369,900 |
| July 2026 | $367,000 |
| September 2026 | $362,250 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Volusia County, FL
Median listing price per square foot (county)
Asking price divided by interior area, at the county midpoint. It travels better between areas than a total price because it partly removes house size from the comparison, but it still ignores lot, age, finish level and view.
$231
USD per square foot
−1.3% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $204 in September 2021 to $231 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $204 in September 2021 and high of $257 in July 2023. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $204 |
| November 2021 | $208 |
| January 2022 | $211 |
| March 2022 | $229 |
| May 2022 | $237 |
| July 2022 | $238 |
| September 2022 | $235 |
| November 2022 | $232 |
| January 2023 | $237 |
| March 2023 | $244 |
| May 2023 | $253 |
| July 2023 | $257 |
| September 2023 | $252 |
| November 2023 | $248 |
| January 2024 | $253 |
| March 2024 | $253 |
| May 2024 | $253 |
| July 2024 | $250 |
| September 2024 | $244 |
| November 2024 | $242 |
| January 2025 | $245 |
| March 2025 | $244 |
| May 2025 | $242 |
| July 2025 | $238 |
| September 2025 | $234 |
| November 2025 | $233 |
| January 2026 | $236 |
| March 2026 | $235 |
| May 2026 | $234 |
| July 2026 | $234 |
| September 2026 | $231 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Volusia County, FL
Active listings (county)
How many homes were actively listed for sale in the county during the month: a snapshot of available supply. It says nothing about how many sold and excludes homes already under contract.
4,171
active listings
−11.8% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 1,551 in September 2021 to 4,171 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 1,001 in March 2022 and high of 5,388 in May 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Active listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 1,551 |
| November 2021 | 1,477 |
| January 2022 | 1,190 |
| March 2022 | 1,001 |
| May 2022 | 1,297 |
| July 2022 | 2,093 |
| September 2022 | 2,360 |
| November 2022 | 2,473 |
| January 2023 | 2,523 |
| March 2023 | 2,420 |
| May 2023 | 2,466 |
| July 2023 | 2,619 |
| September 2023 | 2,931 |
| November 2023 | 3,334 |
| January 2024 | 3,421 |
| March 2024 | 3,810 |
| May 2024 | 4,114 |
| July 2024 | 4,399 |
| September 2024 | 4,517 |
| November 2024 | 4,606 |
| January 2025 | 4,461 |
| March 2025 | 5,093 |
| May 2025 | 5,388 |
| July 2025 | 5,232 |
| September 2025 | 4,731 |
| November 2025 | 4,535 |
| January 2026 | 4,240 |
| March 2026 | 4,315 |
| May 2026 | 4,252 |
| July 2026 | 4,210 |
| September 2026 | 4,171 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Volusia County, FL
New listings (county)
Homes that entered the county market for the first time that month. It measures how much new supply arrived, which is what usually changes negotiating room from one season to the next.
1,108
new listings in the month
+7.2% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 1,318 in September 2021 to 1,108 in September 2026, lower over the period. Low of 782 in December 2025 and high of 1,630 in February 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | New listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 1,318 |
| November 2021 | 1,272 |
| January 2022 | 1,220 |
| March 2022 | 1,416 |
| May 2022 | 1,560 |
| July 2022 | 1,568 |
| September 2022 | 1,184 |
| November 2022 | 912 |
| January 2023 | 1,086 |
| March 2023 | 1,106 |
| May 2023 | 1,178 |
| July 2023 | 1,136 |
| September 2023 | 1,196 |
| November 2023 | 1,058 |
| January 2024 | 1,230 |
| March 2024 | 1,276 |
| May 2024 | 1,386 |
| July 2024 | 1,240 |
| September 2024 | 1,086 |
| November 2024 | 1,136 |
| January 2025 | 1,388 |
| March 2025 | 1,452 |
| May 2025 | 1,336 |
| July 2025 | 1,066 |
| September 2025 | 1,034 |
| November 2025 | 1,044 |
| January 2026 | 1,252 |
| March 2026 | 1,246 |
| May 2026 | 1,220 |
| July 2026 | 1,116 |
| September 2026 | 1,108 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Volusia County, FL
Median days on market (county)
The midpoint of how long county listings stayed on the market that month: half were listed for less, half for more. It measures pace, not price.
78
days on market
−14.3% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 36 in September 2021 to 78 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 28 in May 2022 and high of 91 in September 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Days on market |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 36 |
| November 2021 | 42 |
| January 2022 | 44 |
| March 2022 | 31 |
| May 2022 | 28 |
| July 2022 | 31 |
| September 2022 | 49 |
| November 2022 | 63 |
| January 2023 | 65 |
| March 2023 | 54 |
| May 2023 | 50 |
| July 2023 | 56 |
| September 2023 | 53 |
| November 2023 | 58 |
| January 2024 | 67 |
| March 2024 | 57 |
| May 2024 | 61 |
| July 2024 | 67 |
| September 2024 | 76 |
| November 2024 | 85 |
| January 2025 | 80 |
| March 2025 | 65 |
| May 2025 | 73 |
| July 2025 | 87 |
| September 2025 | 91 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| September 2026 | 78 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Volusia County, FL
Metro and statewide context
Median listing price
$410,000
median asking price (USD)
−2.5% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Florida house price index
825.7
index · base 1980:Q1 = 100
+1.4% vs. a year earlier
Q2 2026 · quarterly series
30-year fixed mortgage rate
7.24%
annual rate
+1.07 percentage points vs. a year earlier
Week ending Oct 29, 2026 · weekly average
Honest trade-offs
What you accept when you choose this area.
Trade-offs
- Coastal insurance, wind and flood exposure are central costs.
- Event weeks bring heavy congestion.
- Condition and management vary sharply between beachfront buildings.
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