At a Glance
Median Income
$68,559
$32,265 per capita
Home Value
$233,100
Zillow: $331,166
Median Rent
$1,605/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
501/100K
4,487/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
314 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West DeLand a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 3.8% (6% 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.
Safety & Crime
West DeLand reports 501 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,487/100K.
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. 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
Population3,278
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density1,525/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,559
Per Capita$32,265
Unemployment3.8%
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%
Crime
F
Violent501/100K
Property4,487/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain55.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
18.2% 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.