Living in Deltona, FL
Deltona is the 342nd-largest city in the US, home to about 100,000 people in 2025. It has grown 7% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run close to the national average (99.4 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 100,267+7% since 2020
- Median home value
- $285,4003.7 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,711/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $76,924median, per year
- Price level
- 99.4US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 69° / 91°lows 45° / 72°
- Average commute
- 34 min14% work from home
- State income tax
- Noneon wages
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County: Volusia County
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Elevation: about 30 ft
Metro area: Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
Cost of living in Deltona
The median home in Deltona is worth $285,400 and the median household earns $76,924 a year, so a typical home costs about 3.7 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,711 a month, about 27% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area at 99.4, with housing at 108.4 and goods at 96.2 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $74,500 here. Florida has no state income tax on wages. The average combined state and local sales tax in Florida is 6.98%.
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Deltona weather
Average highs run from 69°F in January to 91°F in July, and January nights average 45°F. It gets 56 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are October to May.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Deltona
People and work
The median resident is 38.5 years old, and 20% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 80% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 34 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 38.5398th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 80%of households
- People per sq mile
- 2,68637.3 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 0%0% walk, 0.3% bike
- Unemployment
- 3.4%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 10.2%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1988median year
Who moves to Deltona, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Fort Lauderdale (Broward County), Miami (Miami-Dade County) and West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Tampa (Hillsborough County), Fort Lauderdale (Broward County) and Miami (Miami-Dade County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
FEMA rating for Volusia County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: hurricane, lightning, tornado, inland flooding.
Home prices
-0.2% in a year
Up 39% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
81% good days
0 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near Deltona
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- University of Central Florida 29 miles
- Full Sail University 30 miles
- Daytona State College 14 miles
- Bethune-Cookman University 15 miles
- Rollins College 32 miles
- Stetson University 8 miles
- AdventHealth University 33 miles
Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.
Airports near Deltona
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Daytona Beach International Airport DAB | 13 mi | 337,763 |
| Orlando Sanford International Airport SFB | 17 mi | 1,412,954 |
| Orlando International Airport MCO | 42 mi | 27,859,783 |
| Melbourne Orlando International Airport MLB | 71 mi | 348,283 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Deltona
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona State College | 14 mi | 10,176 | $4,419 | n/a |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | 14 mi | 7,860 | $40,539 | 68% |
| Bethune-Cookman University | 15 mi | 2,732 | $13,059 | 34% |
| Stetson University | 8 mi | 2,297 | $22,521 | 60% |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Frost dates and fall color in Deltona
Half the years, the last spring night at 32°F comes before February 17, so plant tender crops after that date or wait a week or two to be safer. Fall color depends on the trees, but the US Department of Agriculture says the brightest leaves come with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and that frost ruins vivid color. Here, cool 36°F nights usually start around December 11 and the first frost comes around December 30.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for Deland 1 SSE, FL, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for Deltona.
Wildfire smoke in Deltona
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered Deltona on about 105 days a year, including about 6 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in Deltona
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 33,684 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in Deltona
Downtown Deltona is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volusia County School District | Pre-K to 12 | 61,724 | 87 | 18.1 |
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
Deltona's twin cities
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Stargazing near Deltona
The nearest certified International Dark Sky Places:
Designations by DarkSky International as recorded in Wikidata (CC0). All dark sky places.
Pros and cons of living in Deltona
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Pros
- Data Homes are affordable for locals: the median home costs 3.7 years of median household income, lower than in three quarters of the cities we cover.
- Data Florida has no state income tax on wages.
- Data 8 months a year have comfortable weather by our rule.
- Data Winters are warm, with January highs around 69°F.
Cons
- Data Commutes are long: 34 minutes each way on average.
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Cities near Deltona
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona Beach, FL | 16 mi | 88,471 | $287,700 | 99.4 | Compare |
| Palm Coast, FL | 32 mi | 109,886 | $350,800 | 99.4 | Compare |
| Orlando, FL | 35 mi | 333,888 | $394,100 | 101.4 | Compare |
| Kissimmee, FL | 52 mi | 85,591 | $304,400 | 101.4 | Compare |
| Melbourne, FL | 73 mi | 87,097 | $306,400 | 100.0 | Compare |
| Palm Bay, FL | 76 mi | 148,092 | $283,200 | 100.0 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Deltona a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show homes that cost under four years of median income, a growing population, no state income tax on wages, 8 comfortable months a year; the trade-offs are long commutes. Compare Deltona side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Deltona?
The Census Bureau estimates Deltona had 100,267 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 93,698 in April 2020 (+7%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Deltona?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $74,500 in the Deltona area. The median household here earns $76,924.
When is the best time to visit Deltona?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, October to May are the most comfortable months. July averages 91°F and January 69°F for daytime highs.
What county is Deltona in?
Deltona is in Volusia County, Florida. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Deltona in?
Deltona is on Eastern Time (UTC-5, or UTC-4 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Deltona?
About 30 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Florida have a state income tax?
No. Florida does not tax wage income.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Deltona. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Deland 1 SSE, FL station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.