Volusia County, Florida
Volusia County
Volusia County is located in the East Central Florida region, along with Brevard, Orange, Sumter, Seminole, Lake, and Osceola counties. Volusia County cities and towns include Daytona Beach, DeBary, DeLand, Deltona, Holly Hill, New Smyrna Beach, Orange City, Ormond Beach, and Port Orange.
Top industries for Volusia County are education & health services, retail trade, leisure & hospitality, and professional & business services. Top private sector employers include Florida Hospital, Halifax Health, Wal-Mart, Publix Supermarkets, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Public sector employers include Volusia County School Board, County of Volusia, Florida state government, Daytona State College, and US government.
Volusia County is home to Daytona Beach and the Daytona International Speedway, which hosts NASCAR's most prestigious race, the Daytona 500. Daytona Beach is also a popular tourist destination owing to its beaches and the races at its speedway. Daytona is home to the headquarters for NASCAR and the LPGA. Daytona features several golf courses.
The largest city in Volusia County in Deltona, which is a bedroom community for Orlando. Though it was originally a planned community for retirees, the city is now a quarter Hispanic and much younger.
Volusia County Florida Cities
There are 18 cities in Volusia County Florida. These are listed below. Click on a link for details.
Barberville, Cassadaga, Daytona Beach, De Leon Springs, Debary, Deland, Deltona, Edgewater, Glenwood, Lake Helen, New Smyrna Beach, Oak Hill, Orange City, Ormond Beach, Osteen, Pierson, Port Orange, Seville,
Volusia County has a population of approximately 496,950 people. The population increased 0.5% from 2010 to 2012. This compared to a 2.7% increase for the State of Florida and a 1.7% increase for the country as a whole. Volusia County is 1101.03 square miles and had a population density of 449.2 Persons per square mile in 2010. This compared to 350.6 for Florida and 87.4 for the country.
There are 254,981 housing units in Volusia County (a housing unit is defined by the US Census Bureau as a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room that is occupied as separate living quarters.) Volusia County has a 75.0% homeownership rate compared to Florida's rate of 69.0%. Volusia County's medium household income in 2011 was $44,169, which is lower than the medium income for Florida as a whole: $47,827.
| Region | Population 2012 | Economic Activity 2007 (Millions) | Population Growth 2010 to 2012 | Median Household Income 2011 | Housing Units | Median Price 2007 to 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 313,914,040 | $14,025,202 | 1.7% | $52,762 | 132,312,404 | $186,200 |
| Florida | 19,317,568 | $630,738 | 2.7% | $47,827 | 9,026,965 | $188,600 |
| Volusia County | 496,950 | $10,951 | 0.5% | $44,169 | 254,981 | $172,100 |
15.0% of the population in Volusia County lives below the poverty line, compared to 14.7% in Florida and 14.3% nationwide. Additional Information:
- Volusia County Census Data
- University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research - Volusia County
Volusia County Economic Activity
The U.S. Bureau of the Census, Economic , 2007 calculated the total value manufacturing, merchant wholesaler, retail sales and food service sales in Volusia County. The Census measured activity of large and medium-sized firms during calendar year 2007. It does not include every aspect of the economy but can be used as a measure of economic activity.
At $10,951 million, Volusia County's economic activity represents 1.74% of the Florida economy.
| Activity | Value (Millions) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturers shipments | $1,949 | 17.8% |
| Merchant wholesaler sales | $2,003 | 18.3% |
| Retail sales | $6,100 | 55.7% |
| Accommodation and food services sales | $899 | 8.2% |
| Total | $10,951 | 100% |
Volusia County Regional Comparisons
Volusia County is located in East Central Florida. This region is responsible for 17.0% of Florida's economic activity. Volusia County represents 10.2% of the region's economy.
| Region | Population 2012 | Economic Activity 2007 (Millions) | Population Growth 2010 to 2012 | Median Household Income 2011 | Housing Units | Median Price 2007 to 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard County | 547,307 | $16,070 | 0.7% | $50,068 | 270,512 | $171,200 |
| Osceola County | 287,416 | $7,448 | 7.0% | $46,479 | 129,830 | $170,200 |
| Orange County | 1,202,234 | $53,843 | 4.9% | $49,731 | 492,209 | $211,100 |
| Seminole County | 430,838 | $12,124 | 1.9% | $58,908 | 182,625 | $225,500 |
| Lake County | 303,186 | $5,430 | 2.1% | $47,509 | 145,303 | $167,900 |
| Volusia County | 496,950 | $10,951 | 0.5% | $44,169 | 254,981 | $172,100 |
| Sumter County | 101,620 | $1,120 | 8.8% | $44,817 | 55,988 | $186,800 |
| Total | 3,369,551 | $106,985 | 3.7% | $48,812 | 1,531,448 | $186,400 |
Volusia Real Estate
There are 250,801 properties in Volusia County. The following table shows a summary of them based on 2013 sales data.
| Usage Type | Property Count | % | Sales Count | Median Price | Median Price/Ft | Sales From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural | 6,628 | 2.64 | 1 | $175,000 | $131 | May 1st, 2013 | May 1st, 2013 |
| Commercial | 269 | 0.11 | 5 | $81,000 | $41 | January 1st, 2013 | May 1st, 2013 |
| Commercial Property | 0 | 0.00 | 269 | $170,000 | $67 | January 1st, 2013 | September 1st, 2013 |
| Government Property | 5,112 | 2.04 | 3 | $170,000 | $19 | January 1st, 2013 | April 1st, 2013 |
| Industrial | 1,891 | 0.75 | 2 | $472,500 | $102 | May 1st, 2013 | July 1st, 2013 |
| Miscellaneous Property | 311 | 0.12 | 2 | $424,100 | $673 | February 1st, 2013 | March 1st, 2013 |
| Office | 2,043 | 0.81 | 5 | $122,500 | $75 | March 1st, 2013 | August 1st, 2013 |
| Residential | 214,960 | 85.71 | 910 | $80,000 | $57 | January 1st, 2013 | September 1st, 2013 |
| Residential Property | 0 | 0.00 | 9,495 | $105,000 | $76 | January 1st, 2013 | September 1st, 2013 |
| Retail | 5,490 | 2.19 | 5 | $350,000 | $64 | March 1st, 2013 | June 1st, 2013 |
| Special Purpose | 1,150 | 0.46 | 1 | $250,000 | $12 | April 1st, 2013 | April 1st, 2013 |
Agricultural Real Estate in Volusia County, Florida
6,628( 2.64%) of the properties in Volusia County are classified as Agricultural. 1 of them sold between May 1st, 2013 and May 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $175,000. The median sales price was $175,000. In 2013 the median sales price for Agricultural in Volusia County was $131 per sq ft.
Commercial Real Estate in Volusia County, Florida
269( .11%) of the properties in Volusia County are classified as Commercial. 5 of them sold between January 1st, 2013 and May 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $400,900. The median sales price was $81,000. In 2013 the median sales price for Commercial in Volusia County was $41 per sq ft.
Commercial Real Estate in Volusia County, Florida
0( .00%) of the properties in Volusia County are classified as Commercial. 269 of them sold between January 1st, 2013 and September 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $118,409,071. The median sales price was $170,000. In 2013 the median sales price for A Class Commercial Property in Volusia County was $210 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $67/ft and C Class $20/ft.
Government Real Estate in Volusia County, Florida
5,112( 2.04%) of the properties in Volusia County are classified as Government. 3 of them sold between January 1st, 2013 and April 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $2,315,000. The median sales price was $170,000. In 2013 the median sales price for Government Property in Volusia County was $19 per sq ft.
Industrial Real Estate in Volusia County, Florida
1,891( .75%) of the properties in Volusia County are classified as Industrial. 2 of them sold between May 1st, 2013 and July 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $945,000. The median sales price was $472,500. In 2013 the median sales price for Industrial in Volusia County was $102 per sq ft.
Miscellaneous Real Estate in Volusia County, Florida
311( .12%) of the properties in Volusia County are classified as Miscellaneous. 2 of them sold between February 1st, 2013 and March 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $848,200. The median sales price was $424,100. In 2013 the median sales price for Miscellaneous Property in Volusia County was $673 per sq ft.
Office Real Estate in Volusia County, Florida
2,043( .81%) of the properties in Volusia County are classified as Office. 5 of them sold between March 1st, 2013 and August 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $2,089,500. The median sales price was $122,500. In 2013 the median sales price for Office in Volusia County was $75 per sq ft.
Residential Real Estate in Volusia County, Florida
214,960( 85.71%) of the properties in Volusia County are classified as Residential. 910 of them sold between January 1st, 2013 and September 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $82,967,545. The median sales price was $80,000. In 2013 the median sales price for A Class Residential in Volusia County was $101 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $57/ft and C Class $35/ft.
Residential Real Estate in Volusia County, Florida
0( .00%) of the properties in Volusia County are classified as Residential. 9,495 of them sold between January 1st, 2013 and September 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $1,476,784,445. The median sales price was $105,000. In 2013 the median sales price for A Class Residential Property in Volusia County was $157 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $76/ft and C Class $37/ft.
Retail Real Estate in Volusia County, Florida
5,490( 2.19%) of the properties in Volusia County are classified as Retail. 5 of them sold between March 1st, 2013 and June 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $4,279,414. The median sales price was $350,000. In 2013 the median sales price for Retail in Volusia County was $64 per sq ft.
Special Purpose Real Estate in Volusia County, Florida
1,150( .46%) of the properties in Volusia County are classified as Special Purpose. 1 of them sold between April 1st, 2013 and April 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $250,000. The median sales price was $250,000. In 2013 the median sales price for Special Purpose in Volusia County was $12 per sq ft.
Additional Details:
Volusia Market Data
| Property Usage | Property Count | Total Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural | 6,375 | 1,709,628 |
| Commercial | 269 | 954,628 |
| Government Property | 4,985 | 29,836,319 |
| Health Care | 27 | 705,004 |
| Hotel & Motel | 1,374 | 10,511,518 |
| Industrial | 2,100 | 27,442,558 |
| Land | 44,526 | 9,169,702 |
| Miscellaneous Property | 292 | 3,027,026 |
| Mobile/Manufactured | 7,858 | 10,202,027 |
| Multifamily | 2,535 | 24,653,691 |
| Office | 2,069 | 12,493,497 |
| Residential | 195,104 | 310,003,534 |
| Retail | 4,982 | 42,797,123 |
| Senior Housing | 108 | 7,186,937 |
| Special Purpose | 1,171 | 13,039,011 |
| Sports & Entertaining | 235 | 1,963,296 |