New Smyrna Beach, FL

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Volusia County · Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach · population 33,144

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New Smyrna Beach, FL
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65
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where New Smyrna Beach stands

Population growing 2.4% per year. rents up 5.6% in the last year.

Median home $450,975
1-year -1.5%
5-yr CAGR +5.6%
vs 5-yr peak -6.1%
Population +2.4%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2024-03$451k$220k$313k$406k$499k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
32/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
22/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
95/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$2,319/mo$1,726$2,092$2,458202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent113126100120202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 16.2
Lean buy

At a 16.2 price-to-rent ratio, New Smyrna Beach is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
43 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
68 · w22%
Distance from peak
57 · w18%
Population growth
84 · w16%
Rent YoY
82 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
72 · w10%
Long thesis

New Smyrna Beach has been growing population at 2.4% per year while home values compounded +5.6% annually. Demand-driven appreciation — the kind that persists as long as people keep showing up, which they currently are.

Short thesis

New Smyrna Beach is in a state where home insurance costs have doubled, climate risk repricing is still in progress, and the buyer pool is constrained by both. The bear case writes itself and is currently winning.

About New Smyrna Beach

New Smyrna Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida, with an estimated population of 33,144. It anchors the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area. The population has grown 2.4% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in New Smyrna Beach is $450,975 as of 2026-04, down 1.5% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +5.6% annual growth (-6.1% from the 5-year peak). Rents in New Smyrna Beach average $2,319 per month, up 5.6% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 65 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●People are voting with their feet: population growing 2.4% per year since 2020 — that’s faster than ~80% of US cities.
●Healthy 5-year run: +5.6% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.
●Hot rental market: rents up 5.6% YoY — landlords have pricing power, supports new investment math.

▼ Bear case

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About New Smyrna Beach (Wikipedia)

New Smyrna Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States, located on the central east coast of the state, with the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The downtown section of the city is located on the west side of the Indian River and the Indian River Lagoon system. The Coronado Beach Bridge crosses the Intracoastal Waterway just south of Ponce de Leon Inlet, connecting the mainland with the beach on the coastal barrier island. The population was 30,142 at the 2020 census; according to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 32,655.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Volusia County right now.

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Neighborhoods of New Smyrna Beach

18 tracked · ranked by median home value
1North Beach$945,022-0.8%
2Inlet Shores$835,149+5.0%
3Central Beach$654,745+1.2%
4North Causeway$546,232-1.9%
5South Mainland$505,605+1.4%
6North Village$478,965-2.6%
7Coronado Beach$456,385-1.3%
8Faulkner$454,682+3.0%
9South Causeway$421,818-1.9%
10Canal Downtown$410,387+0.2%
11Sugar Mill$386,896-2.8%
12Glencoe$369,347-3.4%
13North Mainland$339,443-3.8%
14State Road 44 Corridor$306,836-5.3%
15Fairway$294,156-1.7%
16South West$279,089-2.8%
17Central Mainland$277,715-0.6%
18Historic Westside$216,233-1.9%

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Run the numbers for New Smyrna Beach

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
70° / 51°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
90° / 73°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
233
~64% of year
Annual precip
54″ rain
0″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very high
Tornado
Moderate
Wildfire
Low
Earthquake
Very low
Flood
Very high

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

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Local news & community

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Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
76%
Very humid climate
Median household income
$67,900
Florida state median
Top industries (state-level)
TourismHealthcareConstruction

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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