At a Glance
Median Income
$87,391
$45,163 per capita
Home Value
$307,600
Zillow: $374,116
Median Rent
$1,479/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
548/100K
7,678/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
314 sunny days/yr
How DeBary Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows DeBary's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is DeBary a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
DeBary residents earn a median household income of $87,391 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,163. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,029 business establishments, including 1,017 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in DeBary is $307,600 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,116. Median rent is $1,479/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
DeBary reports 548 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,678/100K.
Education
31.0% of adults in DeBary hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
DeBary has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population22,602
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density1,193/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,391
Per Capita$45,163
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$34,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
A+
Home Value$307,600
Rent$1,479
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$374,116
Housing Units9,393
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent548/100K
Property7,678/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,002/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain54.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation46 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
DeBary was founded in 1993.
The median home in DeBary was built in 1994.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Orlando Sanford International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 1,017 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.