Flagler Beach, FL


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Flagler Beach, FL

About Flagler Beach, FL

Flagler Beach, FL is a beautiful coastal town located in northeast Florida. It is an ideal destination for those seeking relaxation, recreation and the beauty of nature. The beach offers miles of pristine white sand and crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming, surfing, fishing, and sunbathing. Plus, there are plenty of outdoor activities to keep you entertained such as kayaking, biking, and golfing. In addition to its natural beauty, Flagler Beach has plenty of restaurants and shops offering the best local cuisine and unique gifts from the area. There's also a rich cultural history behind this small town that visitors can explore at the historical society or take part in fun events like the annual Flagler Beach Arts Festival or the Flagler Beach Classic Car Show. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an exciting adventure, Flagler Beach has something for everyone! Beach city / suburban complex - Atlantic coast, 90 miles south of Jacksonville.

State: Florida
County: Flagler County
Metro Area: Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach Metro Area
City: Flagler Beach
Zip Codes: 32136
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 31 ft above sea level

On the map, Daytona Beach is a typical Florida East Coast city with a barrier island, wide beaches, and an inland town and residential area, known for its motor sports, beach racing, and the world-famous Daytona International Speedway. But this metro area starts with the name “Deltona”, one not familiar to many outside the state but actually the largest of the three cities in this metro area. Deltona is located some 25 miles inland along Interstate 4 about half way between Daytona and the booming metropolis of Orlando. Having incorporated in 1995, it serves mainly as a bedroom community for both Daytona and Orlando, with affordable housing, much of it in planned communities and developments, and a high percentage of permanent residents. It is not a tourist place, and in fact, seems to hide behind lakes and woods from touristy Orlando and from the coast.

The more famous Daytona has distinguished itself as the “birthplace of speed.” Upholding a long tradition, one can still drive on the beach where land speed records were once set—however, speed limits are now in effect. Good arts and culture amenities and the usual assortment of watersports are on hand. Ormond Beach has a similar profile – minus the auto sports – to Daytona. Some commute 50 miles to Orlando or to other coastal cities, explaining in part the recent uplift in employment figures. Cost of living, once a big plus for the area, and home prices in particular, have risen rapidly, but the area is still relatively more affordable than most Florida East Coast areas.

Wide, white sandy beaches dominate the coastline. Coastal vegetation is low scrub and palm trees with evergreen, live oak, and magnolia forests inland. Summer temperatures, while reaching 90 degrees or above during the late morning or early afternoon, tend to diminish in the afternoon with sea breezes and frequent afternoon thundershowers, both lowering temperatures into the 80s. Winters are mild with a few cold-air invasions. Long periods of cloudiness and rain are infrequent. While hurricanes do occur, they are not considered a great threat at this latitude.

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Flagler Beach Cost of Living

Auto racing, water recreation, and strong employment trends make Flagler Beach a great place to live.

$496,300
+31.9% higher than avg
$56,578
-22.0% lower than avg
4.1 / 8.8
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Flagler Beach Crime
33.7 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Flagler Beach, Florida
$95,040
for a family
$41,600
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Flagler Beach
   Auto racing
Long commutes
   Water recreation
Growth and sprawl
   Strong employment trends
Healthcare
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Flagler Beach has a few characteristics that make it geographically unique: 1. It is the closest beach to I-95 along the entire eastern US coast (approx. 3  More
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Over 15 years ago
Flagler beach is pretty cool. Crime rate is more than a 4 out of 10. Probably more like a 6. Theres alot of alcoholics and surf bums, the center of town can get a little  More
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