Why Live in Greater Daytona
Greater Daytona in Daytona Beach is a rustic neighborhood predominantly covered by the expansive Tiger Bay State Forest. Residential development is mainly found in Highridge Estates along U.S. Highway 92. The area provides a wealth of recreational activities, with easy access to downtown Daytona Beach via Highway 92 and multiple major interstates. Housing in Greater Daytona typically consists of coastal-influenced ranch-style homes, with many residents opting to build custom homes on available parcels of land. Streets are lined with well-kept yards, massive palms, and cypresses, and many homes back onto local forests and wetlands.
The public schools in Greater Daytona are part of Volusia County Schools, with Mainland High School featuring five specialized academies. While the neighborhood lacks small public parks, it includes a significant portion of the 27,330-acre Tiger Bay National Forest, which features miles of hiking, cycling, and horseback riding trails, as well as waterways for fishing, kayaking, and boating. The Daytona Boardwalk is just 10 miles away, offering a beachside escape.
Shopping options within Greater Daytona are limited, but residents have easy access to extensive shopping centers and malls near Daytona Beach International Airport, just 5 miles away. These centers include stores like Target and The Home Depot, as well as the Daytona Flea & Farmers Market. Dining options in the neighborhood include Good Eats to Go and Genie Steak House and Sea Food. Transportation is convenient, with Downtown Daytona and the beach less than ten miles away, and Daytona Beach International Airport just 5 miles from the neighborhood, offering regular flights to several major cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greater Daytona a good place to live?
Greater Daytona is a good place to live. Greater Daytona is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Greater Daytona is a rural neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Greater Daytona has 6 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 45. The average household income is $71,173 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 20.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Greater Daytona are home owners, with 16.7% of residents renting and 83.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Greater Daytona can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Greater Daytona neighborhood guide.
Is Greater Daytona, FL a safe neighborhood?
Greater Daytona, FL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Greater Daytona?
The median home price in Greater Daytona is $289,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $58,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,500 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $64K a year to afford the median home price in Greater Daytona. The average household income in Greater Daytona is $71K.
What are the best public schools in Greater Daytona?
The best public schools that serve Greater Daytona are:
What are the best private schools in Greater Daytona?
The best private schools that serve Greater Daytona are:
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Are home prices dropping in Greater Daytona?
Yes, home prices in Greater Daytona are down 11% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Greater Daytona, FL
On average, homes in Greater Daytona, Daytona Beach sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Greater Daytona, Daytona Beach over the last 12 months is $281,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$281,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$285,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$203
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median List Price
$289,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%