The Town FilesPierson, Florida
Town in Volusia County · population 1,542 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $287,500
- Household income
- $56,667
- Jan low / Jul high
- 47° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 44.7
Pierson is a town of 1,542 people in Volusia County, Florida. The median home is worth $287,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for a vacation home than 77% of Florida towns, better for families than 72% of Florida towns, more of a college town than 72% of Florida towns.
How Pierson 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 Pierson is worth $287,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $56,667, which is more affordable than 36% of Florida towns. 74.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pierson | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $287,500 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $56,667 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 74.6% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pierson
| People | Pierson | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.7 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.4% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 45.1% | — |
| Work from home | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 70.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in Pierson
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 47.3°F. About 49.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pierson since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on March 12, 2022 about 9.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 12, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 20, 2018.
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 Pierson itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Pierson
2 public schools with 1,609 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. DEWITT TAYLOR MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 1,077 | 15.6 |
| PIERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 532 | 15.6 |
Towns near Pierson
- Astor, FL7.1 mi · 1,759 people · home $116,000
- Seville, FL7.5 mi · 580 people · home $418,300
- De Leon Springs, FL10.7 mi · 2,619 people · home $298,000
- Crescent City, FL13.8 mi · 1,654 people · home $192,600
- Bunnell, FL14.8 mi · 3,276 people · home $286,400
- North DeLand, FL16.5 mi · 1,510 people · home $235,200
- Lake Kathryn, FL16.9 mi · 990 people · home $80,700
- Lake Mack-Forest Hills, FL16.9 mi · 992 people · home $138,800
Pierson questions
Is Pierson, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pierson scores better for retirees than 31% of Florida towns and quieter than 61%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.7).
How much does a house cost in Pierson?
The median owner-occupied home in Pierson is valued at $287,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,667, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Pierson?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 47.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Pierson get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pierson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on March 12, 2022. 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)