9 Cheapest Places to Live in Florida

2) Edgewater

The little-known town of Edgewater has a population of around 18,000. Located 17 miles south of Daytona Beach, Ocean beaches are a short drive away and Orlando is an hour by car. Homes are inexpensive. Single family homes average around $100,000. Older, smaller homes are in the $50,000 price range, which are perfect for a winter getaway or vacation home. It has a lower crime rate than the national average. Situated along the Indian River and adjacent to Mosquito Lagoon, Edgewater offers a variety of activities for its residents. Turtle Mound, to the south, is a prehistoric archaeological site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The George R. Kennedy Memorial Park is a great spot for launching a boat and is known as a fishing hot spot by locals. Rotary Park is a popular picnic spot shaded by beautiful oak trees.