Lake Waterford Estates, New Smyrna Beach

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Lake Waterford Estates is a highly rural, upscale neighborhood in New Smyrna Beach characterized by spacious, manicured residential lots and a quiet, subdued atmosphere. While the area offers significant privacy and clean air for residents, it is notably impacted by noise from nearby flight paths and transportation infrastructure.

Key Highlights

Private and Spaced OutQuiet Street WalkingUpscale VisualsPet Friendly TrailsHighly Rural SettingQuiet and RuralHigh Noise LevelsClean Air QualityMinimal Industrial PresenceHigh Insurance CoverageLargely ConservativeMultigenerational MixModerate Flood Risk
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About Lake Waterford Estates

Lake Waterford Estates presents a highly rural, upscale environment defined by large, well-maintained residential properties and significant distance between homes. The neighborhood fosters a diverse, multigenerational community that benefits from abundant green space and a lack of industrial activity. According to iHuus data, the area is particularly well-suited for pet owners who appreciate wide, traffic-free paths and a tranquil, residential setting. Prospective residents should consider the trade-offs of this secluded location. While the streets are calm and suitable for walking, the area lacks sidewalks and offers limited immediate access to commercial amenities. The neighborhood experiences elevated noise levels due to its proximity to airport flight paths and major transportation routes. Additionally, while the local school district has seen recent academic improvements, it continues to manage significant fiscal and enrollment challenges.

Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities

Privacy Index
Score: 7.1 out of 10

Large residential lots with significant separation between homes provide a much higher level of privacy than is typical for New Smyrna Beach. According to iHuus data, this area offers far more seclusion than the city average.

Ranked #1 in New Smyrna Beach →
Walkability
Score: 5.8 out of 10

Low traffic volumes and calm streets make for pleasant strolls, even though the lack of sidewalks means pedestrians share the road with vehicles. This level of walkability is slightly higher than the New Smyrna Beach average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #11 in New Smyrna Beach →
Visual Appeal
Score: 8.2 out of 10

Large residences, manicured amenities, and spacious driveways create a highly aesthetic environment that is significantly more visually polished than the New Smyrna Beach average.

Ranked #1 in New Smyrna Beach →
Dog Friendliness
Score: 8 out of 10

Expansive green spaces and wide, traffic-free paths make this area notably more suitable for pet owners than the New Smyrna Beach average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #1 in New Smyrna Beach →
Urban-Rural Index
Score: 9.9 out of 10

Sparse development and vast natural landscapes define this area, which is significantly more rural than the New Smyrna Beach average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #1 in New Smyrna Beach →
Neighborhood Vibe
Score: 1.2 out of 10

Very little activity or commercial pulse exists here, making it a more subdued environment than much of New Smyrna Beach. Residents will find limited local destinations or nearby amenities within the immediate area.

Ranked #16 in New Smyrna Beach →
Acoustic Comfort
Score: 0.8 out of 10

Frequent noise from nearby airport flight paths and heavy transportation infrastructure impacts the area. This level of acoustic disruption is significantly higher than the New Smyrna Beach average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #21 in New Smyrna Beach →
Air Quality
Score: 8.4 out of 10

Air quality remains consistently high with rare instances of elevated readings. This level of clarity and cleanliness is significantly better than the average seen across New Smyrna Beach, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #2 in New Smyrna Beach →
Industrial Proximity
Score: 8.4 out of 10

Residential tranquility prevails in this area due to a lack of significant industrial zones. According to iHuus data, the neighborhood remains much quieter and more residential than the New Smyrna Beach average.

Ranked #8 in New Smyrna Beach →
Health Insurance Coverage
Score: 7.3 out of 10

Health insurance accessibility in this area is notably higher than the New Smyrna Beach average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #6 in New Smyrna Beach →
Ideological Lean
Score: 1.3 out of 10

Political leanings in this area are predominantly conservative, which aligns closely with the broader New Smyrna Beach community.

Ranked #14 in New Smyrna Beach →
Population Age Profile
Score: 5.9 out of 10

Residents will find a diverse age demographic here, featuring a more even distribution of young adults, families, and seniors compared to the New Smyrna Beach average.

Ranked #10 in New Smyrna Beach →
Flood Safety
Score: 5.2 out of 10

Flood risk in this area is higher than the New Smyrna Beach average, as FEMA has not yet finished a detailed study for this specific zone.

Ranked #9 in New Smyrna Beach →

Address-Level Insights for Lake Waterford Estates

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Walkabilityavg 5.43
Score: 5.8 out of 10
Score: 5.2 out of 10
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Acoustic Comfortavg 3.35
Score: 0.8 out of 10
Score: 3.3 out of 10
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Privacy Indexavg 5.21
Score: 7.1 out of 10
Score: 5.8 out of 10
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Visual Appealavg 5.97
Score: 8.2 out of 10
Score: 6.4 out of 10
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Dog Friendlinessavg 5.86
Score: 8 out of 10
Score: 6.6 out of 10
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Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.69
Score: 9.9 out of 10
Score: 7.7 out of 10
Neighborhood Vibeavg 1.9
Score: 1.2 out of 10
Score: 1.3 out of 10
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Health Insurance Coverageavg 5.86
Score: 7.3 out of 10
Score: 6 out of 10
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Air Qualityavg 6.51
Score: 8.4 out of 10
Score: 7.2 out of 10
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Industrial Proximityavg 6.97
Score: 8.4 out of 10
Score: 5.8 out of 10
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Flood Safetyavg 4.47
Score: 5.2 out of 10
Score: 4.2 out of 10
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Ideological Leanavg 1.41
Score: 1.3 out of 10
Score: 1.1 out of 10
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Population Age Profileavg 5.01
Score: 5.9 out of 10
Score: 5.8 out of 10
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Fire Safety
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School Quality
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School Districts Serving Lake Waterford Estates

Volusia County School District
Grades K–1287 schoolsRatings 1–10/10
5/10
Edgewater Public SchoolElementary
10/10
Pine Trail Elementary SchoolElementary
10/10
Chisholm Elementary SchoolElementary
10/10
Sweetwater Elementary SchoolElementary
10/10
Debary Elementary SchoolElementary
10/10
Ormond Beach Elementary SchoolElementary
10/10
Coronado Beach Elementary SchoolElementary
10/10
Spruce Creek Elementary SchoolElementary
10/10
Creekside Middle SchoolMiddle
10/10
Cypress Creek Elementary SchoolElementary
10/10
Burns Science And Technology Charter SchoolOther
10/10
Volusia Online Learning-Flvs (Franchise)Other
10/10
Spruce Creek High SchoolHigh
8/10
Seabreeze High SchoolHigh
8/10
Deltona High SchoolHigh
8/10
Deland High SchoolHigh
7/10
Mainland High SchoolHigh
7/10
Beachside Elementary SchoolElementary
7/10
Osteen Elementary SchoolElementary
7/10
Indian River Elementary SchoolElementary
7/10
University High SchoolHigh
7/10
Tomoka Elementary SchoolElementary
7/10
Port Orange Elementary SchoolElementary
7/10
Read-Pattillo Elementary SchoolElementary
7/10
Horizon Elementary SchoolElementary
7/10
Timbercrest Elementary SchoolElementary
7/10
Atlantic High SchoolHigh
7/10
Citrus Grove Elementary SchoolElementary
7/10
Ivy Hawn Charter School Of The ArtsElementary
7/10
R. J. Longstreet Elementary SchoolElementary
6/10
New Smyrna Beach High SchoolHigh
6/10
Ormond Beach Middle SchoolMiddle
6/10
Sugar Mill Elementary SchoolElementary
6/10
Silver Sands Middle SchoolMiddle
6/10
Freedom Elementary SchoolElementary
6/10
Enterprise Elementary SchoolElementary
6/10
Pathways Elementary SchoolElementary
6/10
David C. Hinson Sr. Middle SchoolMiddle
6/10
Volusia Pines Elementary SchoolElementary
6/10
Woodward Avenue Elementary SchoolElementary
5/10
Southwestern Middle SchoolMiddle
5/10
New Smyrna Beach Middle SchoolMiddle
5/10
Pine Ridge High SchoolHigh
5/10
George W. Marks Elementary SchoolElementary
4/10
Edith I. Starke Elementary SchoolElementary
4/10
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High SchoolHigh
4/10
Galaxy Middle SchoolMiddle
4/10
Spirit Elementary SchoolElementary
4/10
Manatee Cove Elementary SchoolElementary
4/10
Pride Elementary SchoolElementary
4/10
South Daytona Elementary SchoolElementary
4/10
Deland Middle SchoolMiddle
4/10
Heritage Middle SchoolMiddle
4/10
Palm Terrace Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Sunrise Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Louise S. Mcinnis Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Deltona Middle SchoolMiddle
3/10
Champion Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Pierson Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Turie T. Small Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Blue Lake Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Discovery Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
The Reading Edge AcademyElementary
3/10
River Springs Middle SchoolMiddle
3/10
Campbell Middle SchoolMiddle
3/10
Orange City Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Friendship Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Holly Hill ElementaryElementary
3/10
Deltona Lakes Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Samsula AcademyElementary
3/10
Forest Lake Elementary SchoolElementary
3/10
Westside Elementary SchoolElementary
1/10
Pace Center For GirlsHigh
Not rated
Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention CenterOther
Not rated
Stewart Treatment CenterOther
Not rated
The Chiles AcademyHigh
Not rated
Dept. Of Corrections Educational ProgramHigh
Not rated
Halifax Behavioral ServicesOther
Not rated
Riverview Learning CenterOther
Not rated
Highbanks Learning CenterOther
Not rated
Richard Milburn AcademyHigh
Not rated
Volusia County Virtual Instruction ProgramOther
Not rated
Legacy Scholars AcademyOther
Not rated
Pk Child Care ProgramPrekindergarten
Not rated
Ese Related ServicesPrekindergarten
Not rated
Hospital HomeboundOther
Not rated
Volusia Virtual Instruction Program District ProvidedOther
Not rated

School Insights for Lake Waterford Estates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Waterford Estates a good place for families with pets?
Yes, the area is highly pet-friendly. It features expansive green spaces and wide, traffic-free paths that are ideal for walking dogs, according to iHuus data.
What is the noise level like in Lake Waterford Estates?
The neighborhood experiences higher noise levels than many other parts of New Smyrna Beach. This is primarily due to its proximity to airport flight paths and heavy transportation infrastructure.
How would you describe the privacy in this neighborhood?
The area offers a high degree of privacy. Residential lots are large with significant separation between homes, providing more seclusion than is typical for the city.