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New Smyrna Beach, FL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for New Smyrna Beach - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

31,212
Residents
$78,373
Median income
$365,900
Median home
$1,700
Median rent (state)

New Smyrna Beach - the verdict

Nationally, New Smyrna Beach sits in the 60th percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

60th
percentile, household income
74th
percentile, home value
67th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: New Smyrna Beach, FL

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 31,212 residents in New Smyrna Beach, a small city within Florida. Median household income here is $78,373 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 4.6%. Home values in New Smyrna Beach run a median of $365,900, and the median resident age is 57.8 years. About 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 46.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 135 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 75% from five years earlier.

Florida carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Florida at 103.4 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,700 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Florida run around $225, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 96.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

31,212 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$78,373 /yr

Poverty 4.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does New Smyrna Beach compare to other US cities?

Here's how New Smyrna Beach stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 60% higher than other cities
Home value 74% pricier than other cities
Median rent 67% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares New Smyrna Beach against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Florida only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Florida-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher sits close to the middle of Florida's city distribution

Among the 930 Florida cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, New Smyrna Beach ranks #261 - the 72nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares New Smyrna Beach only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#338 of 903
63rd percentile in Florida
Median Gross Rent
#563 of 930
37th percentile in Florida
Median Home Value
#288 of 894
68th percentile in Florida
Poverty Rate
#661 of 930
29th percentile in Florida
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#261 of 930
72nd percentile in Florida

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Florida only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

60thIncome percentile

60th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How New Smyrna Beach's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$365,900 26th percentile more affordable than 26% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. New Smyrna Beach $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - New Smyrna Beach, FL New Smyrna Beach, FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not New Smyrna Beach, FL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution New Smyrna Beach, FL median $78,373/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
New Smyrna Beach, FL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for New Smyrna Beach, FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 38.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 46.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
31,212
Median Income
$78,373
Median Home Value
$365,900
Median Age
57.8
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Labor force participation
46.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
38.7%

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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30,000 residents31,000 residents32,000 residents33,000 residents34,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 30,456 residents 33,182 residents ▲ +9.0%
New Smyrna Beach's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
135
housing units authorized
Single-Family
133
detached homes
Multifamily
2
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
4.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 549
2020 474
2021 588
2022 349
2023 184
2024 135

Permit volume decreased 75% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
68.6%
Carpool
8.1%
Public Transit
0.2%
Walk
1.0%
Work from Home
19.8%
Other
2.3%

Based on 13,033 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Florida - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$145
avg/month
Natural Gas
$25
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Florida state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Florida state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county New Smyrna Beach sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,700/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
96.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Florida

Haines City
31,156 people
Lakeside
31,548 people
Oakleaf Plantation
30,737 people
Miami Lakes
30,731 people
Lake Magdalene
31,733 people
Dania Beach
31,739 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to New Smyrna Beach's 31,212 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Jackson, MI
31,206 people
Santa Paula, CA
31,202 people
Holladay, UT
31,236 people
Sterling, VA
31,251 people
Port Chester, NY
31,162 people
Bay Shore, NY
31,275 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to New Smyrna Beach's $78,373 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Georgetown, KY
$78,373 median income
Dumfries, VA
$78,373 median income
Welby, CO
$78,375 median income
Schuyler, NE
$78,380 median income
Worthington Hills, KY
$78,365 median income
Max Meadows, VA
$78,365 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - New Smyrna Beach, FL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition New Smyrna Beach, FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 88.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7.2% White 88.2% Black or African American 4.3% Asian 1.1% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 1.7% Two or more races 4.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How New Smyrna Beach compares to nearby Florida cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
New Smyrna Beach (this city) 31,212 $78,373
Haines City 31,156 $58,227
Lakeside 31,548 $80,686
Oakleaf Plantation 30,737 $110,521
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about New Smyrna Beach, FL?

What is the population of New Smyrna Beach, FL? +

New Smyrna Beach, FL counts 31,212 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in New Smyrna Beach, FL? +

Median annual household income in New Smyrna Beach runs $78,373, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in New Smyrna Beach? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for New Smyrna Beach; the closest available measure is the Florida state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Florida vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in New Smyrna Beach, FL? +

The median home value in New Smyrna Beach is $365,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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