At a Glance
Median Income
$73,352
$34,570 per capita
Home Value
$303,500
Zillow: $331,166
Median Rent
$1,159/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
574/100K
3,267/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
314 sunny days/yr
How DeLand Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows DeLand's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is DeLand a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
DeLand residents earn a median household income of $73,352 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,570. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,756 business establishments, including 1,366 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in DeLand is $303,500 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,166. Median rent is $1,159/month, with 32.5% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
DeLand reports 574 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,267/100K. The murder rate is 11.6/100K.
Education
33.4% of adults in DeLand hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
DeLand has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population39,832
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density2,042/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,352
Per Capita$34,570
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$29,511M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A
Home Value$303,500
Rent$1,159
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$331,166
Housing Units15,683
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent574/100K
Property3,267/100K
Murder11.6/100K
Assault485/100K
Burglary528/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain55.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation105 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14
Did You Know?
DeLand was founded in 1876.
The median home in DeLand was built in 1992.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Orlando Sanford International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 1,366 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 124 fatal vehicle crashes.
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