Volusia County

MyTownView tracks 16 municipalities in Volusia County, Florida. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

16Municipalities
579,622Residents
237Articles
86Meetings (30d)
$72,694Avg. Median Income
$330,500Avg. Home Value

Recent News

237
Apr 24DeBary native set to pilot NASA Crew 13 mission, bringing Central Florida roots to spaceDeBaryApr 24Daytona Beach whistleblower battalion chief terminated after missed meetingDaytona BeachApr 23Jeep Beach parade 2026 wraps up annual 10-day Florida traditionDaytona BeachApr 23Lake Helen man drives off on 3 wheels after crash on I-4, troopers sayLake HelenApr 23Florida film introduces Port Orange school guardian, Mr. BPort OrangeApr 22Records show Daytona Beach wedding venue evicted due to $240,000 in unpaid rentDaytona BeachApr 22New Smyrna Beach neighbors fund their own coastal defenseNew Smyrna BeachApr 22Cain, Kushner launch South Florida JV with plans for Edgewater rental towerEdgewaterApr 22Best restaurants in Florida? DeLand spot named among top 12 classicsDeLandApr 21Daytona Beach News-Journal Online Events - Dave Pettigrew: A morning of worship with davepettigrewDaytona BeachApr 21Robert Yates: Longtime NASCAR team owner, 2018 Hall of Fame inducteeDaytona BeachApr 21Braylyn Simmons, 3-star athlete for Mainland, commits to FAU footballDaytona BeachApr 21Things To Do in Daytona Beach, FLDaytona BeachApr 21Here's how DeLand auto dealer defrauded clients, cops sayDeLandApr 21Amtrak: Train near DeLand must return after brush fire closes tracks | Pizza, refunds to be servedDeLand

Meetings

86

Upcoming

Apr 27Airport Advisory BoardNew Smyrna BeachAgendaApr 28Charter Review CommitteeEdgewaterAgendaApr 28City CommissionHolly HillAgendaApr 28Planning BoardPonce InletAgendaApr 28City Commission RegularNew Smyrna BeachAgendaApr 28Community Redevelopment AgencyNew Smyrna BeachAgendaApr 29Planning and Zoning CommissionDeltonaAgendaApr 29Site Plan Review CommitteeOrmond BeachAgenda

Recent

Apr 23Building Trades Examining BoardNew Smyrna BeachVideoApr 23Development Review CommitteeDeltonaAgendaApr 23Youth Council Task ForceNew Smyrna BeachVideoApr 23Code Enforcement Special MagistrateDeLandAgendaApr 22Special MagistrateDeltonaVideoApr 22Special MagistrateNew Smyrna BeachVideoApr 22Site Plan Review CommitteeOrmond BeachAgendaApr 21Ordinance Review CommitteeDeltonaAgenda

Rankings in Volusia County

Most Affordable Homes

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Housing
#CityAffordability Score
1Holly HillVolusia75 / 100
2Daytona BeachVolusia73 / 100
3Orange CityVolusia72 / 100
4Ormond BeachVolusia72 / 100
5EdgewaterVolusia72 / 100
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey & County Business Patterns

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1DeLandVolusia+4.5%
2Orange CityVolusia+4.4%
3Daytona BeachVolusia+4.0%
4New Smyrna BeachVolusia+2.4%
5DeltonaVolusia+1.7%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1EdgewaterVolusia84.8 total crimes per 1k
2New Smyrna BeachVolusia99.8 total crimes per 1k
3South DaytonaVolusia105.5 total crimes per 1k
4DeLandVolusia143.8 total crimes per 1k
5Ormond BeachVolusia146.8 total crimes per 1k
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Source: FDLE Uniform Crime Reports

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1DeBaryVolusia1.22%
2Ormond BeachVolusia1.44%
3Daytona Beach ShoresVolusia1.53%
4New Smyrna BeachVolusia1.55%
5Port OrangeVolusia1.66%
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Source: Florida Department of Revenue

Best Schools

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Education
#CitySchool Score
1Daytona Beach ShoresVolusia62 / 100
2Daytona BeachVolusia62 / 100
3DeBaryVolusia62 / 100
4DeLandVolusia62 / 100
5DeltonaVolusia62 / 100
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Source: Florida Department of Education

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1DeBaryVolusia65 / 100
2Ormond BeachVolusia58 / 100
3Daytona Beach ShoresVolusia55 / 100
4New Smyrna BeachVolusia55 / 100
5Port OrangeVolusia51 / 100
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Source: FL EDR municipal financial reports

Municipalities

Daytona Beach

Pop. 78,992Income $52,058Homes $287,700
City (Council-Manager)

Daytona Beach Shores

Pop. 5,188Income $74,392Homes $437,800
City (Council-Manager)

DeBary

Pop. 22,869Income $88,569Homes $349,700
City (Council-Manager)

DeLand

Pop. 41,611Income $71,863Homes $330,900
City (Council-Manager)

Deltona

Pop. 97,334Income $76,924Homes $285,400
City (Council-Manager)

Edgewater

Pop. 23,627Income $60,977Homes $256,200
City (Council-Manager)

Holly Hill

Pop. 13,084Income $55,412Homes $205,100
City (Council-Manager)

Lake Helen

Pop. 2,918Income $116,250Homes $441,200
City (Council-Manager)

New Smyrna Beach

Pop. 31,974Income $83,865Homes $395,300
City (Council-Manager)

Oak Hill

Pop. 1,694Income $65,950Homes $313,600
City (Council-Weak Mayor)

Orange City

Pop. 14,372Income $57,800Homes $259,100
City (Council-Manager)

Ormond Beach

Pop. 43,976Income $69,177Homes $354,800
City (Council-Manager)

Pierson

Pop. 1,327Income $56,667Homes $287,500
Town (Council-Weak Mayor)

Ponce Inlet

Pop. 3,435Income $102,200Homes $544,300
Town (Council-Manager)

Port Orange

Pop. 64,767Income $74,426Homes $317,200
City (Council-Manager)

South Daytona

Pop. 13,543Income $56,579Homes $222,200
City (Council-Manager)