The Town FilesOrmond-by-the-Sea, Florida
Community in Volusia County · population 7,312 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $392,300
- Household income
- $79,120
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 89°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 62.8
Ormond-by-the-Sea is a community of 7,312 people in Volusia County, Florida. The median home is worth $392,300, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for a vacation home than 93% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 92% of Florida towns, better for retirees than 85% of Florida towns.
How Ormond-by-the-Sea ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ormond-by-the-Sea is worth $392,300, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $79,120, which is more affordable than 38% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,434 a month. 84.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ormond-by-the-Sea | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $392,300 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,434 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $79,120 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 84.8% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 25.6% | — |
Who lives in Ormond-by-the-Sea
| People | Ormond-by-the-Sea | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.8 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 41.4% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 8.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 13.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 28.3% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in Ormond-by-the-Sea
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 49.2°F. About 53.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 57 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 3 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ormond-by-the-Sea since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on February 22, 1998 about 8.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 25, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 3, 1991.
Severe weather in Volusia County since 1996
Volusia County has been included in 44 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Volusia County
Volusia County had 189,265 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,114 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Ormond-by-the-Sea itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Towns near Ormond-by-the-Sea
- Ormond Beach, FL4.0 mi · 43,080 people · home $354,800
- Holly Hill, FL6.9 mi · 12,958 people · home $205,100
- Flagler Beach, FL9.8 mi · 5,160 people · home $557,600
- Daytona Beach, FL10.7 mi · 72,647 people · home $287,700
- South Daytona, FL12.8 mi · 12,865 people · home $222,200
- Daytona Beach Shores, FL13.0 mi · 5,179 people · home $437,800
- Bunnell, FL16.0 mi · 3,276 people · home $286,400
- Port Orange, FL16.2 mi · 62,596 people · home $317,200
Ormond-by-the-Sea questions
Is Ormond-by-the-Sea, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ormond-by-the-Sea scores better for retirees than 85% of Florida towns and quieter than 70%. 41.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 62.8).
How much does a house cost in Ormond-by-the-Sea?
The median owner-occupied home in Ormond-by-the-Sea is valued at $392,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,120, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $1,434 a month.
What is the weather like in Ormond-by-the-Sea?
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 49.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.5 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Ormond-by-the-Sea get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ormond-by-the-Sea since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on February 22, 1998. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)