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New Smyrna Beach, FL — ZIP 32168

Population: 31,847 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 32168 (New Smyrna Beach, FL) is $381,900 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $399,990 after a median 80 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,111/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$381,900

Typical home value

-0.8%

1-year change

80

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$381,900
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
-2.8%
5-year appreciation
+19.3%
10-year appreciation
+82.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2024)
$402,342
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$399,990
Median list price
$399,500
Median price per sqft
$216
1-year sale-price change
+3.1%
Median days on market
80 days
Homes sold (recent period)
197
For-sale inventory
298
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
260
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
103 days
New listings (monthly)
58

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,111/mo
1-year rent change
+4.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,258/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,363/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,673/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,204/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,403/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.5 : 1
Schools include
NEW SMYRNA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL, READ-PATTILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NEW SMYRNA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL, CHISHOLM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SAMSULA ACADEMY

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1,473
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sherwood Medical Industries (15.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
73.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
65.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
297
Days with Moderate air quality
68
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,005
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,630
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,578

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Canaveral National Seashore (21 mi)
National parks include
Canaveral National Seashore, Fort Matanzas National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Downsers Field / Albatross Airstrip (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
20
Hospitals include
ORLANDO HEALTH, ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO, ADVENTHEALTH NEW SMYRNA BEACH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+6,911 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1992
Housing built before 1970
17.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,774
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
73.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
167,739
Average weekly wage
$1,065
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,826

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 32168State medianUS median
Typical home value$381,900$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$399,990$359,990$325,000
Median days on market80 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,111/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,774$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 32168?
$381,900.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 32168?
$399,990.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 32168?
Median days on market: 80 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 32168?
Typical rent: $2,111/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 32168?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is ZIP 32168 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 32168. 1,473 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 32168?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 32168?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 32168?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 32168?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 32168 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 32168?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 32168?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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