DeLand is the rare Central Florida town with a genuine walkable downtown and a university in the middle of it, and it has grown 22.9 percent since 2019 without losing that. It is also a market where the asking price and the selling price are two different numbers, which is where this page starts.
In DeLand, the Asking Price Is Not the Price
DeLand's asking prices and its selling prices are two different numbers, and the distance between them is the most useful thing on this page.
| Measure | DeLand |
|---|---|
| Active listings that have already cut their price | 225 of 407, 55.3% |
| July sales that closed only after a cut | 67 of 133, 50.4% |
| Median sale against the ORIGINAL asking price | 96.1% |
| Median sale against the FINAL asking price | 98.82% |
Half of what is on the market in DeLand has already been reduced, and half of what sold in July only sold after a cut. Sellers here list high and come down, which is why the asking median and the selling median are so far apart. For a buyer that means the sticker is a starting point and there is usually room, particularly on anything that has been sitting. For a seller it means the opposite: pricing above the market does not get you more, it costs you about three percent against your original number plus the weeks it takes to get there.
Who DeLand Fits, and Who It Doesn't
Strong fit: buyers who want a real downtown they can walk to, which is uncommon in this part of Florida; anyone who wants Volusia pricing with more character than the newer subdivisions south of it offer; buyers who value being near Stetson, the events and the restaurants that come with a university town; buyers willing to negotiate, because this market has room in it right now.
Weaker fit: anyone commuting into Orlando daily, since that is a long drive and DeLand is at the northern end of the county; buyers who want new construction on a large lot, which is not what the older core is; anyone who needs beach access in under half an hour, because the coast is a real drive from here; sellers who expect to name a price and get it.
Still deciding between towns? We pulled the closed sales around a $350,000 budget and put DeLand side by side with its neighbors: what $350,000 actually buys in each. Square footage, bedrooms, year built, and how many came with a pool.
Where Is DeLand, and What Makes It Different?
DeLand sits at the north end of Volusia County with I-4 running past its southern edge, and Stetson University sits in the middle of the historic downtown rather than on a campus outside town. That is why the downtown works: it has a permanent population of students and staff walking to it every day. The mean commute is 25.6 minutes, which reflects how many people here work locally rather than driving to Orlando.
DeLand Housing Market Snapshot (2026)
As of July 2026, the median sale price in DeLand is $327,500, down 3.96% year over year across 133 closed sales, and the typical home went under contract in 48 days. There are 407 active residential listings as of August 30, 2026, with a median asking price of $380,000, or $205 per square foot.
Best Neighborhoods in DeLand, FL: Communities to Know
DeLand splits between the historic grid around downtown and Stetson, and the newer subdivisions spreading south and west toward the interstate. The two price and behave differently.
- Downtown and the Stetson blocks, the historic grid, older homes on smaller lots, walkable to Woodland Boulevard
- The south and west subdivisions, newer construction toward I-4, larger lots, car-dependent
- Victoria Park, the large master-planned community on the south side
Which side you buy on decides whether you can walk to dinner or whether you drive to everything, and that is the actual decision in DeLand.
Communities in DeLand with their own page, current inventory on each:
- Daytona Park Estates
- Lakewood Park
- Beresford Woods
- Victoria Gardens
- Seasons at Grandview Gardens
- Victoria Park Increment 02
- Trails West
- Victoria Oaks
DeLand vs. DeBary: The Honest Comparison
| DeLand | DeBary | |
|---|---|---|
| Median asking price | $380,000 | $394,950 |
| Median price per square foot | $205 | $204 |
| Mean commute | 25.6 minutes | 26.4 minutes |
| Median household income | $73,352 | $87,391 |
| Population | 39,832 | 22,602 |
DeBary costs more per home and pays its residents more. DeLand is the cheaper entry and the shorter drive. Which one is right depends on whether your income is local or portable.
Schools, Commute, and Day-to-Day Life
Volusia County Schools serves the city, and assignment varies by address rather than by city name, so confirm the zoning for the specific property before you buy on a school reputation.
Mean travel time to work is 25.6 minutes, against 26.4 from DeBary.
Is DeLand, FL Safe?
DeLand's reported violent crime rate runs above the Florida average, and the context matters more than the figure. Rates are calculated against resident population, while the offense count includes everyone passing through, and this is a city whose daily population is well above the 39,832 people who live here.
For someone living in a residential neighborhood here, the practical picture is the one common to most of Central Florida: vehicle break-ins and package theft rather than violence. The habits that matter are locking the car and closing the garage.
Figures are reported offenses from the FBI Crime Data Explorer for the DeLand Police Department (ORI FL0640200), 2022, the most recent year that agency reported in a usable form. Reporting years differ between agencies, so this is compared to the Florida rate for the same year and is not comparable to another town's page.
Cost of Living in DeLand, FL
Housing is the line that moves a Central Florida budget. DeLand's median asking price is $380,000 against a median household income of $73,352, which puts a home at about 5.18 times household income here. That ratio, rather than the sticker price, is the number worth carrying between towns, and it is why a cheaper town is not automatically a more affordable one.
Florida charges no state income tax, so the property tax line matters more here than it would elsewhere, and a homestead exemption reduces the taxable value of a primary residence. Millage varies by taxing district, so treat any single quoted rate as an estimate until the specific parcel is checked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DeLand, FL a good place to live?
It depends on whether your income comes with you. The median asking price is $380,000 and the mean commute is 25.6 minutes, both favorable, but the median household income here is $73,352, which puts housing at 5.18 times income. For remote workers and retirees that trade is strong. For someone competing in the local job market it is tighter than the sticker price suggests.
What is the median home price in DeLand, FL?
The median sale price was $327,500 in July 2026, down 3.96% year over year across 133 closed sales. The median asking price across 407 active listings is $380,000, or $205 per square foot.
Is DeLand cheaper than DeBary?
On the asking median, yes: $380,000 against $394,950. DeBary also has higher household incomes, so the affordability gap between them is narrower than the price gap alone suggests. See what $350,000 buys in each town.
Is DeLand, FL safe?
The reported violent crime rate runs above the Florida average, though city rates are measured against resident population while the offense count includes everyone passing through. For residents, the realistic risk is vehicle and package theft rather than violence.
What is the cost of living in DeLand, FL?
Housing is the deciding line. A median asking price of $380,000 against a median household income of $73,352 puts a home at roughly 5.18 times income, and Florida charges no state income tax, which shifts weight onto the property tax line.
What school district serves DeLand, FL?
Volusia County Schools. Assignment varies by address within the city, so confirm the zoning for the specific property.
Thinking About a Move to DeLand?
I work these four counties every week and I will tell you when a town is wrong for you. If you want the numbers for your budget before you tour anything, start with what $350,000 buys across DeLand and its neighbors, or call me at 407-616-9019.
You can also browse homes for sale in DeLand, which updates with current inventory.
