Moving to Daytona Beach, FL? Here Are 9 Communities to Consider
This sunny seaside region offers a wide variety and mix of communities to fit your style of living.
Warm weather, beautiful scenery, numerous outdoor attractions, great jobs, and high-quality education options — it’s easy to see why many people relocate to Greater Daytona and residents choose to stay. Thankfully, this desirable area is full of great communities. Let’s check out a few!
1. Daytona Beach Shores
With a population of nearly 5,200, Daytona Beach Shores largely serves as a retirement community. Just 5.5 miles long, more than 80% of residents live in high-rise condos along the ocean, and the city’s main highway is State Road A1A, which borders the ocean.
2. Deltona
The most populated city in Volusia County has nearly 93,700 residents who enjoy life on Lake Monroe along the St. Johns River. The community is largely residential and offers many affordable homes.
3. Edgewater
Nicknamed “The Hospitality City,” tourism is the main contributor to the economy, thanks to its location along the Indian River Lagoon. With a population of over 23,000, the median net worth of residents surpasses $172,000. Besides hospitality, the largest employers are in the health care, government and retail sectors.
4. Holly Hill
The town houses one of the state’s largest health care providers, Florida Health Care Plans. The city is also known for manufacturing, as it is home to companies like Metra Electronics and Product Quest. Holly Hill’s population is 13,000, and the median home value is $207,602 (Zillow, January 2022).
5. Lake Helen
The town is nicknamed “The Gem of Florida” for its tree-lined streets, historic architecture and small-town character. The city has a namesake Lake Helen that spans 26 acres and a popular 20-acre lake called Lake Macy. The city’s population is approximately 2,800.
6. Orange City
Named for its thousands of acres of orange groves, Orange City is a growing community that has welcomed an average of 100 new business license holders annually over the past several years. The community’s population is more than 12,600, and the median home value is $256,278 (Zillow, January 2022).
7. Pierson
Billed as the “Fern Capital of the World,” Pierson has approximately 1,500 residents that rely on fern production. In fact, ferns grown here are exported worldwide. The town also has one of the few grass strip airports in the nation: Pierson Municipal Airport.
8. Port Orange
Once a city known for its citrus, farming, ranching and lumber, today’s Port Orange is an affluent bedroom community with several gated communities. The city of nearly 62,600 has a median home value of $330,966 (Zillow, January 2022).
9. South Daytona
With its population at nearly 12,900, this upscale residential city is only minutes from the beaches. Residents have access to beautiful parks, excellent schools, independent restaurants and more. The median home value is $254,553 (Zillow, January 2022).
