Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
26%
South Daytona, FL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,388
Population
13,485
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Experience the unique lifestyle of one of the nation’s most distinctive beach communities
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As the city’s name implies, South Daytona lies immediate south of Daytona Beach, forming an extension of the legendary Florida beach town. The inland portion of the city is almost entirely filled by residential neighborhoods, with US 1 near the riverfront serving as the busiest commercial corridor in town. This area features a number of shopping centers, restaurants, and other attractions catering to locals as well as tourists, with everything from international grocers to the SFC Jericho Skatepark clustered together along the highway.
With the ocean practically right next door, beach culture is huge in this area, and locals love to take advantage of classic Florida pastimes like surfing, boating, fishing, and soaking up sun on the water’s edge.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,729
Average: $58,093
Education
3,034
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,049
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
South Daytona has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in South Daytona, FL is $1,386 for one bedroom, $1,465 for two bedrooms, and $2,270 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Daytona has decreased by -3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,386/month
722 Sq Ft
House
$2,050/month
1,151 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,538/month
1,055 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,829/month
1,100 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Daytona, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
South Daytona Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
728 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Museum of Arts and Sciences
- Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse
- Marine Science Center
- Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Daytona Beach International
- Orlando Sanford International
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Methodology
† 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.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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.