The annual average rainfall is 53.56 inches. A constant ocean breeze on the peninsula side moderates the climate in both the winter and summertime. Many visitors flock to the Daytona Beach area because of its reputation as a safe, family-oriented vacation destination. To maintain that reputation, the area's seven local law enforcement agencies work closely to ensure public safety remains a top priority. Okay, so it's nice to visit.
Money magazine thinks so.
For the past several years, the Daytona Beach area has placed in the top ten percent in Money Magazine's annual ranking of the 300 best places to live in the United States. The criteria considers an area's economy, health, crime, housing, education, weather, transit, leisure and cultural offerings.