West DeLand, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Volusia County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,278 Population 1,525/sq mi density
$68,559 Median Income $32,265 per capita
$233,100 Home Value $331,166 Zillow
$1,605 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$68,559 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$233,100 home value, $1,605/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

West DeLand, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,559
9% below
$32,265 per capita
Home Value
$233,100
17% below
Zillow: $331,166
Median Rent
$1,605/mo
38% above
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F

How West DeLand Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West DeLand's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Home Value
83%
Rent
138%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West DeLand a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West DeLand residents earn a median household income of $68,559 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,265. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% 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 West DeLand is $233,100 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,166. Median rent is $1,605/month, with 28.5% 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 1972.

Education

17.3% of adults in West DeLand hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West DeLand 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

Population3,278
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density1,525/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,559
Per Capita$32,265
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$29,511M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$233,100
Rent$1,605
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$331,166
Housing Units1,383
Rent Burden28.5%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,240/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Rain55.5 in/yr
Elevation54 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in West DeLand was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Orlando Sanford International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.3% 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.