Living in De Leon Springs, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of De Leon Springs · Census data 2020–2024
De Leon Springs has 2,687 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $57,250 (23% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $298,000, the median rent is $1,052/month.
De Leon Springs at a glance
- Population
- 2,687
- Median age
- 41.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $57,250State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $298,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,052/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is De Leon Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Florida median.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in De Leon Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In De Leon Springs the median home value is $298,000, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,052 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,111 a month in housing costs.
De Leon Springs median household income
The median household income in De Leon Springs is $57,250 and the income per person is $22,895. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in De Leon Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 978
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.9%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 3.15
De Leon Springs demographics
- Population
- 2,687
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 27.8%
- Households
- 854
- Foreign-born
- 14.3%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of De Leon Springs ›
Education in De Leon Springs
19.4% of adults 25 and older in De Leon Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in De Leon Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 53.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 20.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
De Leon Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Leon Springs | 2,687 | $57,250 | $298,000 | $1,052 |
| North DeLand | 1,102 | $67,488 | $235,200 | $1,297 |
| West DeLand | 3,632 | $76,386 | $273,500 | $1,238 |
| DeLand | 41,611 | $71,863 | $330,900 | $1,355 |
| DeLand Southwest | 1,024 | $42,886 | $276,800 | $1,341 |
| Pierson | 1,327 | $56,667 | $287,500 | — |
| Astor | 1,391 | $56,979 | $116,000 | $1,055 |
| Lake Kathryn | 1,024 | $50,379 | $80,700 | $946 |
| Lake Helen | 2,918 | $116,250 | $441,200 | $1,522 |
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What is the median household income in De Leon Springs, FL?
The median household income in De Leon Springs is $57,250, 23% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in De Leon Springs?
The median home value in De Leon Springs is $298,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in De Leon Springs?
The median gross rent in De Leon Springs is $1,052 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is De Leon Springs, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Florida median.
What is the median age in De Leon Springs?
The median age in De Leon Springs is 41.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in De Leon Springs?
The average commute to work in De Leon Springs is 28 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in De Leon Springs?
The unemployment rate in De Leon Springs is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is De Leon Springs?
19.4% of adults in De Leon Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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