Median Age
58 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
14%
Over 65
38%
Area Guide
Located on Florida’s Central Atlantic Coast, New Smyrna Beach is a charming city with rich history, culture, and art. Recognized as one of the best surf towns, New Smyrna is a wonderful place for anyone looking for a laidback community with hidden adventures for the whole family. Boutiques, local eateries, an airport, and more outdoor activities than you could imagine are waiting for you in New Smyrna. This pet-friendly beach town has many local parks such as Smyrna Dunes Park, where you can arrive by land or sea. With 73 acres of pristine land on the northern tip of the peninsula, there’s a variety of fishing, swimming, and boating venues, and the whole park is dog-friendly.
Beach bars and waterfront restaurants are plentiful in New Smyrna with a lot of family-owned spots. Be sure to try The Garlic on East 3rd Avenue for old-school Italian dishes, as well as Flagler Tavern, a beach hangout with outdoor patios, delicious seafood, and signature cocktails. Apartments in this area can be slightly more expensive, but there’s a place for everyone in New Smyrna. Don’t hesitate to find your new home and become a part of the wonderful community that resides here.
Median Household Income
$69,107
Average: $89,169
Education
18,236
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,841
Workers Employed
Median Age
58 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
14%
Over 65
38%
Housing Distribution
New Smyrna has more homeowners than renters.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Smyrna, FL is for everyday living.
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Drivability
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Bikeability
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.