City safety & data profile

South DaytonaFL

South Daytona, FL is a 13K-resident city in Volusia County with a median household income of $56,579.

Volusia County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for South Daytona, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. South Daytona has a population larger than 16% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $222,200.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 84%
By size
$56,579
Median income
$222,200
Median home
16.9%
Poverty rate

The read on South Daytona

South Daytona posts a median household income higher than 17% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 83%
by median income, US cities

Where South Daytona income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$56,579 Bottom 17% higher than 17% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading South Daytona, FL beyond the headline numbers

South Daytona sits inside Volusia County, Florida, at roughly 29.17°N, -81.00°W. Population 12,584, $56,579 median household income. Median home value $222,200, median rent $1,379. Poverty rate 16.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: South Daytona's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 40.2%, then short sleep duration at 34.3%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for South Daytona from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,584
South Daytona
Median Income
$56,579
-17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$222,200
Near average
Median Age
48.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Volusia County) - South Daytona's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
580K+17%
Median Income
$70,044+65%
Median Home Value
$313,000+119%
Poverty Rate
11.8%-30%
Unemployment
4.1%-63%

Economics

Economics indicators for South Daytona, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,379/mo
Poverty Rate
16.9% +19% vs avg
Unemployment 4.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.8%
Work From Home 11.7%
Public Transit 1.5%

Population

White 77.6%
African American 11.6%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
40.2%
Short Sleep Duration
34.3%
Obesity
33.7%
Physical Inactivity
25.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.8%
Current Smoking
15.4%
Binge Drinking
14.4%
Diabetes
13.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57%
Annual Checkup 79.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.6%
Stroke
4.3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of South Daytona, FL? ▼
South Daytona, FL has a population of 12,584 people, located in Volusia County, Florida.
What is the median household income in South Daytona? ▼
The median household income in South Daytona, FL is $56,579 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.9%.
What is the median home value in South Daytona? ▼
The median home value in South Daytona, FL is $222,200. Median rent is $1,379/month.
What are the top health concerns in South Daytona? ▼
The top health indicators in South Daytona include High Blood Pressure (40.2%), Short Sleep Duration (34.3%), Obesity (33.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in South Daytona? ▼
The median age in South Daytona, FL is 48.5 years. 24.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

South Daytona, FL is located in Volusia County, Florida. With a population of 13K and a $56,579 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the South Daytona area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using South Daytona's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Volusia County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.