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Ormond Beach, FL

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When you want to slow down, head to the "Birthplace of Speed."

Beachfront Ocean Coastal Community Boating Swimming Nature

You might expect the "birthplace of speed" to be somewhat noisy, but Ormond Beach leaves that to its more-famous southern neighbor, Daytona Beach. Instead, this quiet, beachfront city offers white-sand beaches, the natural beauty of Tomoka State Park, and a fascinating history.

In 1643, a group of Quakers headed to New England were blown off-course. They ran ashore near Ormond Beach, and decided to settle there. They did okay until 1704, when a group of Timacuans raided the camp and killed the settlers. After that, the area was tossed back and forth between Spain and Britain until 1821, when the US acquired the land from Spain. It was nicknamed the "birthplace of speed" around 1900 -- the packed, smooth sand was ideal for automobile inventors to "test out" their vehicles.

Today, Ormond Beach is a palm-tree-filled, coastal community ideal for those who want lazy days on the beach, swimming, surfing, and beachcombing. It is home to the Ormond Memorial Art Museum, Rockefeller Gardens, and the Ormond Yacht Club. But it isn't all about fun-in-the-sun -- Ormond Beach is home to more than 25 companies, including Hudson Technologies and Edgewell Operations.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Ormond Beach, FL is $1,303 for one bedroom, $1,547 for two bedrooms, and $2,038 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ormond Beach has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,303/month
726 Sq Ft
House
$2,763/month
1,365 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,152/month
701 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,306/month
1,149 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Pathways Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

724 Students

8
out of 10

Pine Trail Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

688 Students

8
out of 10

Ormond Beach Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

318 Students

8
out of 10

Tomoka Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

709 Students

6
out of 10

Osceola Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

556 Students

5
out of 10

Ormond Beach Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

990 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens
  • Tomoka State Park
  • Bulow Creek State Park
  • Museum of Arts and Sciences
  • Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Daytona Beach International

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