Volusia County

FL · Pop. 110,195 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Volusia County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 110,195.

$/Acre: $7,153

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 351 days

Broadband: 59%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 118.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.8%

Combined Sales Tax6.8%

Cost of Living Index109.7

Median Household Income$38,115

Poverty Rate14.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,153

Median Home Price$429K

Acres for Sale2850

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season351 days

Annual Rainfall57.9 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low47°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,101 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)260 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K476

Property Crime /100K566

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage59%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak