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DeLand.
About
Life in DeLand
DeLand offers a genuinely affordable Florida lifestyle compared to coastal alternatives, with median home values around $330,900 and median household incomes over $73,000. Stetson University anchors the community culturally and economically, which means a younger demographic mixed with retirees, plus college sports and cultural venues like the Museum of Art. Downtown has real character with 19th-century buildings and a neighborhood revival story in the Garden District, though it's still a work in progress.
DeLand at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Foreign-Born
9.0%
Broadband Internet
92.4%
of households
Population Growth
+22.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in DeLand: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In DeLand, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (24.0%), and 17.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.0%
of residents
65 and Older
21.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.7%
of households
Married Couples
45.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.43
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 19% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in DeLand
In DeLand, rent runs 19% below the FL average, and home values are 8% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,979
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $337,546 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts above FL average
Unemployment in DeLand
Unemployment in DeLand is 1.1 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What DeLand Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.4 min avg
How DeLand residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In DeLand, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 41 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.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2022
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2022. It's compared with the national rate for 2022.
Violent crime in DeLand is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
383.2
per 100,000 residents
About average (398 national, 2022)
Property Crime Rate
1,800.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,999 national, 2022)
DeLand Police Department
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 DeLand, 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
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Volusia County, which includes DeLand, 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
Climate90°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
DeLand has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/63°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
84
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
7
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 45°F | 3.07" |
| Feb | 72°F | 47°F | 2.44" |
| Mar | 76°F | 51°F | 3.54" |
| Apr | 81°F | 57°F | 2.47" |
| May | 86°F | 64°F | 4.16" |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 8.20" |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 8.70" |
| Aug | 90°F | 73°F | 7.05" |
| Sep | 88°F | 71°F | 6.91" |
| Oct | 83°F | 64°F | 3.98" |
| Nov | 76°F | 54°F | 2.32" |
| Dec | 71°F | 48°F | 2.65" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in DeLand
DeLand has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Adventhealth Deland
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Adventhealth Deland · 701 W Plymouth Ave
- Hospital campus: Advent Health Reflections Building · 770 W Granada Blvd Ste 203, Ormond Beach
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Halifax Health /uf Health Medical Center of Delton
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Deltona
Adventhealth Fish Memorial
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Orange City
Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.3 mi away · Sanford
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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education17.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in DeLand
DeLand's student/teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
9
within city limits
College Degree Rate
33.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in DeLand
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, 36 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for DeLand
DeLand has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (36 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
36 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
48 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
60 mi awayPublic Libraries in DeLand
Deland Regional Library
130 E. Howry Avenue, Deland
Cities Near DeLand
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to DeLand?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
DeLand FAQ
Is DeLand, Florida affordable?⌄
DeLand's median rent is $1,355/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $71,863/year. Median home value is $330,900.
Is DeLand, Florida safe?⌄
DeLand's violent crime rate was 383 per 100,000 residents in 2022, which is close to the national average of 398/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1801 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in DeLand, Florida?⌄
DeLand has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in DeLand, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in DeLand is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,355/month and median household income is $71,863/year. The median home value is $330,900. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in DeLand, Florida?⌄
The average commute in DeLand 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