From 2021 to 2026, Daytona Beach experienced sustained growth driven by tourism, higher education expansion and private investment.
Growth & Momentum Population Growth Increased from 72,647 in 2020 to approximately 86,000 in 2025. Population growth and rising property values increased the city’s financial capacity, enabling expanded investment in infrastructure, services and community amenities. This growth reflects strong market confidence and positions the city as a regional hub for economic activity and residential development. Taxable value increased from approximately $7 billion in 2021 to $10.44 billion in 2025. Tax Base Growth
Residential Housing
New home construction activity fluctuated notably over the 2021–2026 reporting period. Housing permits increased significantly in the early years, rising from 1,161 in 2021 to a peak of 1,282 in 2022, reflecting strong development momentum. This trend shifted in subsequent years, with stats declining to 945 in 2023 and 918 in 2024. The slowdown continued in 2025, with totals dropping to 532. Overall, the data indicates a transition from a period of growth following the post-COVID building and buying
frenzy to a more normal and manageable level of activity.
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