At a Glance
Median Income
$40,670
$19,622 per capita
Home Value
$262,500
Zillow: $331,166
Median Rent
$1,305/mo
37.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
66.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
34.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
18.3% smoking rate
How DeLand Southwest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows DeLand Southwest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is DeLand Southwest a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
DeLand Southwest residents earn a median household income of $40,670 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,622. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.0% 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 Southwest is $262,500 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,166. Median rent is $1,305/month, with 37.1% 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 1963.
Education
13.0% of adults in DeLand Southwest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
66.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
DeLand Southwest has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,042
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,708/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,670
Per Capita$19,622
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty34.0%
County GDP$29,511M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
B
Home Value$262,500
Rent$1,305
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$331,166
Housing Units504
Rent Burden37.1%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain55.5 in/yr
Elevation64 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+66.9%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband42.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in DeLand Southwest was built in 1963.
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.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 1,366 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 124 fatal vehicle crashes.