Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Beach FL scores 40/100 on safety (well below average). Crime is about 91% above the national average. Research block-level crime data and visit after dark before you commit.

Detail: overall crime index 191 (100 = avg); violent crime index 244; property crime index 137. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Daytona Beach. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Daytona Beach is about $1,328/month (moderate). At $1,328/month for a typical unit, you need about $47,808+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $287,700.

Median household income is $52,058, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($52,058) clears the $47,808 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Temperature data is thin in this report. Pull a 12-month normals chart for Daytona Beach and price summer AC or winter heat before you sign.

Who tends to thrive in Daytona Beach: (1) Renters who want $1,328/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $47,808) (2) Households earning $47,808+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,328/month (3) Movers with a locked job offer in Daytona Beach who already priced rent and commute (4) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 40/100) (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Daytona Beach does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $47,808 household income for $1,328/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Daytona Beach scores 40/100 on safety with $1,328/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.

Quick checklist before you sign in Daytona Beach, FL: confirm your income clears ~$47,808 for $1,328/month rent; check the safety score (40/100) against your risk tolerance; verify school ratings for your target ZIP on GreatSchools.org; and price summer/winter utilities for this climate.