About
Life in DeBary
DeBary is a community of 22,602 people in Florida. The median household income is $88,569, median rent runs about $1,751 per month, and median home values are around $349,700. Unemployment is low at 4.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
DeBary at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Foreign-Born
9.9%
Broadband Internet
95.5%
of households
Population Growth
+6.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.9% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in DeBary: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In DeBary, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (11.0%), and 7.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.6%
of residents
65 and Older
23.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.3%
of households
Married Couples
57.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.40
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for FL
Rent, home values, and income in DeBary
Rent and home values here are close to the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,059
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $378,912 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above FL average
Unemployment in DeBary
Unemployment in Volusia County, which includes DeBary, is 0.6 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
DeBary: Volusia County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Volusia County (county-wide) · Annual averages
DeBary is about 4% of Volusia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What DeBary Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.7 min avg
How DeBary residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In DeBary, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 31 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safety
Crime rates
Crime data not available
The FBI has no complete year of crime data between 2018 and 2025 for the DeBary Police Department, so there's no reliable local crime rate to show for DeBary.
Natural DisastersRip Current most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Volusia County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Volusia County, which includes DeBary, the most common type is rip current, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Rip Current | $553,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Flash Flood | $267.0M |
| 2023 | 9 | Rip Current | None reported |
| 2022 | 26 | Rip Current | $850.0M |
| 2021 | 13 | Hail | $7,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.1M |
| 2019 | 14 | Rip Current | None reported |
| 2018 | 12 | Rip Current | $290,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Volusia County, county-wide
DeBary is about 4% of Volusia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Volusia County, which includes DeBary, is typically good — 297 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
297
per year
Moderate Days
68
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Volusia County, county-wide
DeBary is about 4% of Volusia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 51°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
DeBary has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 51°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/66°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
72°/51°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
109
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 49°F | 2.77" |
| Feb | 73°F | 52°F | 2.51" |
| Mar | 77°F | 56°F | 3.17" |
| Apr | 82°F | 61°F | 2.54" |
| May | 87°F | 67°F | 3.44" |
| Jun | 90°F | 72°F | 8.16" |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 8.19" |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 8.14" |
| Sep | 89°F | 73°F | 6.35" |
| Oct | 84°F | 67°F | 4.26" |
| Nov | 77°F | 59°F | 2.01" |
| Dec | 72°F | 53°F | 2.49" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in DeBary
Uninsured
6.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside DeBary's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventhealth Fish Memorial
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Orange City
Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.1 mi away · Sanford
Halifax Health /uf Health Medical Center of Delton
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Deltona
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in DeBary
DeBary's student/teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 32.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near DeBary (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,297 students · in-state tuition $59,690 · 63% graduate · median earnings $59,422 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for DeBary
DeBary has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
35 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
58 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
70 mi awayPublic Libraries in DeBary
Debary Public Library
200 N. Charles R. Beall Boulevard, Debary
Cities Near DeBary
The closest cities within 60 miles
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DeBary FAQ
Is DeBary, Florida affordable?⌄
DeBary's median rent is $1,751/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $88,569/year. Median home value is $349,700.
What is the job market like in DeBary, Florida?⌄
Volusia County, which includes DeBary, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in DeBary, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in DeBary is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,751/month and median household income is $88,569/year. The median home value is $349,700. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in DeBary, Florida?⌄
The average commute in DeBary is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from