Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Ormond Beach grades C overall, 361st among Florida's 634 graded towns, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. It has 14 miles of trail. On the other side, the typical home is worth about $364K, 5.1 years of the Deltona metro’s $71K median household income. 34% of residents are 65 or older in Ormond Beach, above both Florida’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (18%). Ormond Beach has 12 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Nocoroco and Anderson-Price Memorial Library Building. Ormond Beach is more walkable than 74% of U.S. towns.
Where Ormond Beach beats most towns.
Census counts: 239 in 1890, 43,080 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 1880 and 5 maps from 1944 on.
12 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Ormond Beach is from typical.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Ormond Beach. Close and well known come first.
8 mi MuseumMotorsports Hall of Fame of America
26 mi Theme parkMarineland of Florida
29 mi National MonumentFort Matanzas National Monument653K visitors a year
18 mi LighthousePonce de Leon Inlet Light
28 mi State parkBlue Spring State Park
7 mi MuseumMary McLeod Bethune HomeMotorsports Hall of Fame of America: WillRStroh97, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Marineland of Florida: Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5 · Fort Matanzas National Monument: Saginaw66, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ponce de Leon Inlet Light: ErgoSum88, Public domain · Blue Spring State Park: Rizka, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mary McLeod Bethune Home: Lvklock, CC BY-SA 4.0
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ormond Beach, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Ormond Beach.
Ormond Beach has a longer frost-free season than nearly all U.S. towns, is healthier than towns with similar incomes and trades workers with Daytona Beach and other neighbors.
People 65 and older are 34% of residents (21% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (21% statewide). The median age in Ormond Beach is 53.6 years. Ormond Beach has grown 3.7% since 2020, to 44,692 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Ormond Beach | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.6 years | 42.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 17% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 31% | 29% |
54% women, 46% men
About 86 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1.7 points). Across Florida, 50.9% of residents are women. Median age: women 56.6, men 49.7.
| Ormond Beach | FL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.5% | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.8% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.3% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.8% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.9% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 17.9% | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 15.6% | 9.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.3% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.1% | 27.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.8% | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.4% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.2% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.2% | 12.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Its public schools are run by the Volusia school district. Three of its 16 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormond Beach Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,007 | B+ |
| Riverview Learning CenterLargest public high schoolGrades K–12 | Grades K–12 | 47 | D |
| Pine Trail Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 737 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
573 flood insurance claims have been filed here, and 57 properties have flooded more than once.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 573 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Ormond Beach.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The biggest place to walk is Tomoka State Park, 1,681 acres with 3.6 miles of trail.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tomoka State Park | 3.6 mi | 1,681 |
| 2. Ormond Beach Sports Complex | 1.4 mi | 177 |
| 3. The Casements | 0.4 mi | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The Deland 1 Sse weather station, 23 miles away, records that the frost-free season runs about 310 days, longer than in 97% of U.S. towns. January nights average 49.2°, milder than in 98% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 90.8°.
Ormond Beach has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Ormond Beach’s January low is 49°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
| Ormond Beach | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 49°F | 51°F | 22°F |
| July high | 91°F | 91°F | 85°F |
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Ormond Beach has about as many jobs (16,942) as working residents, but only 3,108 people both live and work here. The average commute takes 21.6 minutes, against 28 across Florida.
Most working residents leave Ormond Beach for work: only 18% work in town. Jobs based in Ormond Beach grew to 16,942 in 2023, 4,005 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Daytona Beach (24%), DeLand (5%) and Port Orange (3%).
| Ormond Beach | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 15% | 14% | 11% |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Ormond Beach's reported crime rate is above Florida's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 79 violent crimes were reported in 2022.
| Ormond Beach | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2022) | 1.8 per 1,000 residents | 2.9 | 1.9 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2022) | 18.6 per 1,000 residents | 18 | 14.1 |
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to police
Against the 10,462 U.S. towns with household incomes like Ormond Beach’s, it is healthier than 75%, so its B isn’t only a matter of income.
Ormond Beach beats the Florida average on 12 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 41% of adults have high blood pressure in Ormond Beach.
| Ormond Beach | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 37% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 79% | 79% |
| What stands out | Ormond Beach | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.8% | 13.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.8% | 16.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.9% | 9.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical value, about $365K, is 9% below its October 2023 peak.
The typical Ormond Beach home is worth about $365,000, down 0.7% in a year, close to the Florida typical home. 79% of Ormond Beach households own their home.
| Ormond Beach | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 79% | 72% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,411 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
5 within 15 miles of the center of Ormond Beach
About 3 of every 100 Ormond Beach residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
38,137 counted in 2010 and 43,080 in 2020; an estimated 44,692 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
12 places in Ormond Beach on the National Register of Historic Places.
6 notable people were born in Ormond Beach.
City in Volusia County, Florida, US
Ormond Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States. The population was 43,080 at the 2020 census. Ormond Beach lies directly north of Daytona Beach and is a principal city of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is known as the birthplace of speed, as early adopters of motorized cars flocked to its hard-packed beaches for yearlong entertainment, since paved roads were not yet commonplace. Ormond Beach lies in Central Eastern Florida.
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3 towns share a border with Ormond Beach.
It grades higher overall than all 3 graded towns on its borders; Ormond-by-the-Sea (C−) comes closest.
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormond Beach | #361 | C | D | — | B− | B |
| Ormond-by-the-Sea | #419 | C− | D | — | B− | B |
| Daytona Beach | #503 | D | C− | — | B− | C− |
| Holly Hill | #480 | C− | C | — | B− | C− |
Ormond Beach, Ormond-by-the-Sea, Daytona Beach and Holly Hill report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Ormond Beach with a neighbor →
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Ormond Beach grades C overall, better than 30% of U.S. towns and #361 of 634 in Florida. It grades B for health and B− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.
6 notable people were born here, including Alan Gustafson and Dee Mewbourne.
