Volusia County

Household income

$70,0442024

Home value

$313,0002024

Unemployment

5.2%2026

Violent crime

3472022

Work from home

14.4%2024

Volusia County — Oct 28, 2026

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Public Safety

County warns public-safety funding at risk if Amendment 3 passes

County presenters said about $89 million would need to be found between the law enforcement fund and general fund, and the fire district could face a roughly $16 million shortfall that leaves only two choices: create new revenue or cut fire funding.

Libraries, transit, beaches and more could be scaled back, county says

County staff detail how $129M loss from Amendment 3 would hit Volusia’s budget

County: Amendment 3 could shift tax burden to non‑homestead properties and small businesses

Volusia County briefing: Amendment 3 would raise homestead exemption, county staff say $129 million revenue loss likely

Land Conservation

Oak Hill parcel found eligible and placed on A list; committee urges refuge partnership

Land Conservation

Committee places Colony Road on A list for council consideration

Acquisitions

Riverbend Ranch closing highlighted; county to manage site and start eco‑tours

Oct 28Employee Amendment 3 Meeting – 10/12/26 The Ocean Center$455M is property-tax-funded spending; model shows $129M loss.Oct 24Volusia Forever Advisory Committee MeetingCounty will manage Riverbend Ranch and begin Eco Buggy Tours Oct 22Code Enforcement Special MagistrateA resident objected to an action as "very unfair."Oct 21County Council – Tuesday October 20, 2026Confirmation approved 6–0.

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What stands out in Volusia County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Volusia County with communities in Florida or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2025, Volusia County was less favorable than communities in Florida on drug overdose deaths.

2nd percentile · 2025 · County Health Rankings, via Polco GPAL

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