Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
24%
Deland
Deland, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,223
Population
42,199
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Not your typical Florida suburb.
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DeLand earned the title of skydiving capital of the world, and that adventurous spirit spills into everyday life across this charming inland city. Roughly 40 minutes from Daytona Beach, DeLand revolves around the lively stretch where Woodland Boulevard meets New York Avenue — a genuinely walkable corridor packed with independent shops, art galleries, cozy cafes, and creative vendors at Artisan Alley. Stetson University, Florida's oldest private college, anchors the community and keeps the cultural calendar full. Nature lovers have quick access to sprawling preserves, springs, and trails that make weekend exploring second nature.
The rental market offers a refreshing range of options, from craftsman-style cottages and historic duplexes near downtown to newer apartment communities on the outskirts with modern amenities. Whether you're drawn to a sun-soaked patio in a garden-style community or a loft-inspired space within walking distance of campus, there's something to match most lifestyles. Founded in 1876, DeLand still carries that small-city pride in every mosaic mural and record shop window — a place that feels rooted without feeling stuck.
Explore the City
Lost Pines city center is beautiful historic Downtown Deland, FL.
Blue Lake has a public boat ramp for residents and visitors of Lost Pines.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,529
Average: $76,354
Education
11,140
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,158
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Deland has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Deland, FL is $994 for a studio, $1,207 for one bedroom, $1,508 for two bedrooms, and $1,637 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Deland has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,207/month
667 Sq Ft
House
$2,106/month
1,504 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,906/month
1,302 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Deland, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Edith I. Starke Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
297 Students
Citrus Grove Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
843 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
768 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
520 Students
George W. Marks Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
743 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,074 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
697 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
2,926 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Earl Brown Park & Playground
- Gillespie Museum of Minerals
- Hontoon Island State Park
- Blue Spring State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Daytona Beach International
- Orlando Sanford International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.