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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Miles Long

Relocating to DeLand, FL -pros and cons?

Longtime lurker here, With a population of 39,832, DeLand is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this match your experience? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is ex...

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cincy_nicholas

Is it worth buying in DeLand?

Rent is about $1,159/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Cooper R.

How much do you pay for rent in DeLand?

First post here. I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 39,832 people. Average temperature is around 70--F, so it's warm year-round. You can expect to pay around $1,159 for rent here. Homes are going for about $303,500 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhoo...

13 replies 16 upvotes housing
Julian Green

What's it really like living in DeLand?

OK so Crime rate is something to consider -DeLand sits at 574.5 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,159 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Let me know your thoughts. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Peop...

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Albert W.

Best hidden gems in DeLand

Longtime lurker here, Median household income is $73,352, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,159/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Is this normal for DeLand? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense ...

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cincy_nicholas

Job market in DeLand for tech?

I'm single, late 50s, and Homes are going for about $303,500 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -DeLand sits at 574.5 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Th...

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Isaiah R.

Things that make DeLand unique

Hey, Household incomes average around $73,352 in DeLand. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating tha...

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Miles Long

Anyone else love living in DeLand?

Been meaning to ask this. I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,832 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so muc...

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Leo Murphy

Things DeLand needs to improve

Hey, With a population of 39,832, DeLand is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,159 for rent here. Median household income is $73,352, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,159/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,832 people. Night life is...

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Julian Green

Moving to DeLand for work -advice?

Hello, I work in tech and The median home value here is around $303,500, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,159/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not ...

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Alice Walker

What DeLand does better than anywhere else

Hey, Average temperature is around 70--F, so it's warm year-round. Homes are going for about $303,500 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this? The city has invested a lot ...

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Kevin R.

Why I chose DeLand over bigger cities

First post here. I'm a 35-year-old marketing manager and Rent is about $1,159/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,159 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,832 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young sing...

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Leo Murphy

Co-working spaces in DeLand?

Random thought, Homes are going for about $303,500 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Vivian Thomas

Is DeLand getting better or worse?

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $303,500, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 70--F, so it's warm year-round. With a population of 39,832, DeLand is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -DeLand sits at 574.5 per 100K....

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Julian Green

Quick question about DeLand

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,159/month for a decent place. With a population of 39,832, DeLand is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this no...

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delilah_native

Honest thoughts on life in DeLand

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $73,352, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 39,832, DeLand is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 70--F, so it's warm year-round. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes s...

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cincy_nicholas

What DeLand does better than anywhere else

I'm a college student here and It's a a smaller city city with about 39,832 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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