Urban-Rural Index Ranking — New Smyrna Beach
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in New Smyrna Beach compare on urban-rural index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How urban-rural index is measured →
Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked
Sparse development and vast natural landscapes define this area, which is significantly more rural than the New Smyrna Beach average according to iHuus data.
Dense forests and agricultural lands dominate the area, providing a much more rural atmosphere than most parts of New Smyrna Beach. According to iHuus data, residents will find significantly fewer buildings and less development here compared to the city average.
Frequent open land and scattered homes amidst woodlands define this area. This landscape provides a more semi-rural setting than the typical New Smyrna Beach environment, according to iHuus data.
Full New Smyrna Beach Urban-Rural Index Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Waterford Estates | 9.9 | #1 | +3.2 ↑ |
| State Road 44 Corridor | 8.8 | #2 | +2.1 ↑ |
| Fairway | 8.2 | #3 | +1.5 ↑ |
| South West | 7.9 | #4 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Sugar Mill | 7.8 | #5 | +1.1 ↑ |
| North Beach | 7.7 | #6 | +1.0 ↑ |
| North Causeway | 7.7 | #7 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Airport Industrial | 7.7 | #8 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Central Mainland | 7.5 | #9 | +0.8 ↑ |
| South Causeway | 7.4 | #10 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Coronado Beach | 7.3 | #11 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Faulkner | 7.1 | #12 | +0.4 ↑ |
| North Mainland | 7 | #13 | +0.3 ↑ |
| South Mainland | 6.5 | #14 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Canal Downtown | 6.5 | #15 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Central Beach | 6.5 | #16 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Historic Westside | 6.5 | #17 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Inlet Shores | 6.2 | #18 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Glencoe | 5 | #19 | -1.7 ↓ |
| North Village | 3.8 | #20 | -2.9 ↓ |
| South Village | 0.6 | #21 | -6.1 ↓ |
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