Construction costs are lower than most areas of the United States. From a bungalow by the marina to a home on a golf course, a forest retreat or a seaside condominium, thousands of homes enter the market each year at very reasonable prices. The cost of living in Volusia County is among the lowest in Florida. Volusia County is proud of its modern and efficient health care services. Large shopping malls and small boutiques are not far from residential areas.
Advanced education is a high priority.
All of Volusia's institutions of higher education are active in community outreach programs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, with its campus adjacent to Daytona Beach International Airport, is a leader in airline and aerospace higher education. Phoenix College of Aeronautics offers degrees in aeronautics, aviation management and maintenance. Stetson University in DeLand is Florida's oldest private university. Daytona Beach Community College and its four branches specialize in automation, robotics and electronic technology.