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New Smyrna Beach, FL

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in New Smyrna Beach.

Population: 42,039 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in New Smyrna Beach, FL is $465,823 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $467,495 after a median 82 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,575/month. 6 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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$465,823

Typical home value

+0.3%

1-year change

82

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$465,823
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
-3.5%
5-year appreciation
+19.5%
10-year appreciation
+84.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2024)
$494,003
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
$467,495
Median list price
$497,250
Median price per sqft
$311
1-year sale-price change
+1.8%
Median days on market
82 days
Homes sold (recent period)
364
For-sale inventory
697
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
550
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
111 days
New listings (monthly)
113

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,575/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.1 : 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 (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
2,310
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
72.5°F
Average high
80.5°F
Average low
64.5°F
Annual precipitation
53.5 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
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,497
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,367
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,322

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Canaveral National Seashore (14 mi)
National parks include
Canaveral National Seashore, Fort Matanzas National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Massey Ranch Airpark (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
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 (4.9 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
1989
Housing built before 1970
16.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,617
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
74.0%

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

New Smyrna BeachState medianUS median
Typical home value$465,823$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$467,495$359,990$325,000
Median days on market82 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,575/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,617$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 New Smyrna Beach, FL?
$465,823.
What is the median sale price in New Smyrna Beach, FL?
$467,495.
How long do homes take to sell in New Smyrna Beach, FL?
Median days on market: 82 days.
What is typical rent in New Smyrna Beach, FL?
Typical rent: $2,575/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in New Smyrna Beach, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is New Smyrna Beach, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 2,310 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 New Smyrna Beach, FL?
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 New Smyrna Beach, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New Smyrna Beach, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve New Smyrna Beach, FL?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is New Smyrna Beach, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in New Smyrna Beach, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in New Smyrna Beach, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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