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Daytona Beach Shores, FL


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Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, in Volusia county, is 3 miles SE of Daytona Beach, Florida (center to center) and 89 miles SE of Jacksonville, Florida. The city is in the Daytona Beach area. There are 4,299 residents in Daytona Beach Shores.

The People and Families of Daytona Beach Shores

In Daytona Beach Shores, about 64% of adults are married. In Daytona Beach Shores, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Daytona Beach Shores had a median family income of $52,731. In Daytona Beach Shores, most people are middle class or better. The city is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Daytona Beach Shores. Lots of residents of the city prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that Daytona Beach Shores is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Daytona Beach Shores Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Daytona Beach Shores that were owner-occupied was 80%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Daytona Beach Shores housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Daytona Beach Shores, 73% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Daytona Beach Shores strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyDaytona Beach Shores Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Daytona Beach Shores Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Daytona Beach Shores Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Daytona Beach Shores College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Daytona Beach Shores People in Middle Class or Better
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%Daytona Beach Shores Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Daytona Beach Shores Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Daytona Beach Shores, FL

Comparing Daytona Beach Shores to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity62
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults97
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times79

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built1010
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime12

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