RANK #580 / 1001 NAT · #13 / 41 FL · POP 579,622
1YR FORECAST: -1.6%
5YR OUTLOOK: +27%
Volusia County, Florida, is perhaps best known for Daytona Beach, a city synonymous with motorsports and its expansive Atlantic coastline. Situated on Florida's east coast, just north of Orlando, the county offers a blend of beachside and inland experiences. Commuting within the county and to nearby cities like Orlando is facilitated by major interstates I-4 and I-95, as well as the SunRail commuter train and the Votran public transit system. The community offers a mild climate with abundant sunshine, making its 47 miles of beaches, numerous parks, and extensive trail systems popular for year-round outdoor activities like biking, hiking, kayaking, and manatee watching at Blue Spring State Park.
Life in the county offers a range of community feels, from the college-town atmosphere of DeLand, home to Stetson University, to the more suburban Deltona. The Volusia County Schools district serves over 61,000 students across more than 70 schools and is recognized for its quality education. The local economy is diverse, attracting families, professionals, and retirees. Key sectors driving economic activity include aerospace, manufacturing, healthcare, and education, with ongoing investments in commercial and residential development, infrastructure, and energy.
Volusia County is one of 76 U.S. counties in this market profile — stronger than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of -3.2% runs above the profile's typical -3.7%.
See all 76 Sun Belt Post-Surge Correction counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Prices declining
Below national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 17.0x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. Climate and geography support a structural premium. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Avalon Park at Daytona Beach (Master-Planned Community)
Avalon Park Group Management Inc.
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$500M | Under Construction |
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Avalon Park Group Solar Farm
Avalon Park Group Management Inc.
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$323M | Planned |
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Amazon Robotics Fulfillment Center (DAB2)
Amazon
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$200M | Operating |
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Wire 3 Fiber Internet Expansion (Deltona and DeLand)
Wire 3
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$60M | Under Construction |
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AURA AERO Manufacturing and Assembly Plant
AURA AERO Inc.
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$50M | Planned |
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Wire 3 Fiber Internet Initial Expansion (Six Communities)
Wire 3
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$50M | Completed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
Volusia County scores 42/100 on the Boom Town Index, landing in the middle of the pack among 1001 U.S. counties (#580). Median household income is $70,044 and job growth is running at +0.1%. The data points to a county with mixed signals — some positive indicators alongside areas that lag faster-growing peers.
Volusia County leans toward the expensive side. A median home value of $313,000 against an income-to-home-value ratio of 0.22 means housing eats a bigger share of local earnings than the national norm. Renters face $1,467/month on average.
Volusia County's population is growing — up +2.0% YoY — while the job market is roughly flat (employment change of +0.1%). Home values shifted -3.2% over the past year. In-migration is outpacing local hiring, which often points to remote workers or retirees driving the headcount.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.6% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Volusia County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.