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Ormond Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States. The population was 43,080 at the 2020 census. Ormond Beach lies directly north of Daytona Beach and is a principal city of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is known as the birthplace of speed, as early adopters of motorized cars flocked to its hard-packed beaches for yearlong entertainment since paved roads were not yet commonplace. Ormond Beach lies in Central Eastern Florida.

The approximate coordinates for the City of Ormond Beach is located at 29°17′11″N 81°04′30″W (29.286405, –81.074882). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 39.0 square miles (101.0 km²), of which 31.9 square miles (82.7 km²) is land, and 7.1 square miles (18.3 km²) (18.12%) is water. Drained by the Tomoka River, Ormond Beach is located on the Halifax River lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean.

The Timucuan town of Nocoroco was located where the Tomoka River joins the Halifax River, just north of present-day Ormond Beach, when Álvaro Mexía passed through it in 1605 on a mission to establish relations between Spanish Florida and the Surruque and Ais peoples of the coast of what are now Volusia and Brevard counties. Little is known of what happened to inhabitants of the area after Mexía's visit.

The city is named for James Ormond I, an Anglo-Irish-Scottish sea captain commissioned by King Ferdinand VII of Spain to bring Franciscan settlers to this part of Florida. Ormond had served Britain and Spain in the Napoleonic Wars as a ship captain, and was rewarded for his services to Spain by King Ferdinand VII. Ormond later worked for the Scottish Indian trade company of Panton, Leslie & Company, and his armed brig was called the "Somerset". After returning to Spanish control, in 1821, Florida was acquired from Spain by the United States, but hostilities during the Second Seminole War delayed settlement until after 1842. In 1875, the community was founded as New Britain by inhabitants from New Britain, Connecticut, but would be incorporated on April 22, 1880 as the Town of Ormond for its early plantation owner.

The municipality was officially renamed as the City of Ormond Beach following a referendum held on April 25, 1950. Ormond Beach has four downtown riverfront parks and a beachfront park along with 37 other parks and gardens large and small. The historic shopping district located along Granada Boulevard from A1A to Orchard Street is home to dozens of locally-owned shops and restaurants along with historic and cultural sites.

Ormond Beach places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, evident in its numerous parks, recreational areas, and fitness facilities. Additionally, the healthcare sector plays a crucial role, with prominent healthcare facilities such as Halifax Health Medical Center serving the community. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa provides massage therapy services such as hot stone massage, couples massage, aromatherapy massage, and prenatal massage. Elements Massage specializes in custom massages tailored to individual needs, focusing on therapeutic techniques to address specific issues like pain relief or stress reduction. Bliss Spa offers a range of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, and prenatal massages, as well as specialty treatments like their "Blissage" and "Betweeny" waxing services. Waldorf Astoria Spa, Boca Raton offers a tranquil setting with personalized treatments, relaxation lounges, and a full-service salon. The Spa at Naples Grande provides a peaceful atmosphere with services like massages, facials, and body wraps, along with a private outdoor meditation lounge.

Top Sites in Ormond Beach, FL are Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, The Casements, Tomoka State Park, and Romano Beachfront Park.

Population: 44,052 (2022). ZIP Codes: 32174. Area code: 386. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Area: 38.91 sq mi (100.78 km²).

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Is Ormond Beach, FL expensive to live in?

Ormond Beach is ranked 170 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Ormond Beach is 91.3% of the national average. The median household income in Ormond Beach is $60,229, which is 2% less than that of the state. The median income for an individual is $37,729, which is 9% more than that of the state. The average rent in Ormond Beach (located in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach Metro) metro area for a 2-bed home is $1,130, which is 3% less than the average rent across the US. The median home price in Ormond Beach is $383,460 with a median price per sqft of $257.

What is the crime rate in Ormond Beach, Florida?

The crime rate in Ormond Beach is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 20 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Ormond Beach is 1 in 49. Based on FBI crime data, Ormond Beach is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Florida, Ormond Beach has a crime rate that is higher than 71% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Is Ormond Beach, FL a good area?

Ormond Beach is a town in Florida with a population of 43,127. Ormond Beach is in Volusia County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Ormond Beach offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Ormond Beach, there are a lot of restaurants and parks.

Sources

City of Ormond Beach

Wikipedia

Flyhomes

Niche

Neighborhood Scout

Halifax Health Medical Center

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Elements Massage

Bliss Spa

Waldorf Astoria Spa, Boca Raton

The Spa at Naples Grande

Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens

The Casements

Tomoka State Park 

Romano Beachfront Park

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