Living in DeBary, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of DeBary · Census data 2020–2024
DeBary has 22,869 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $88,569 (19% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $349,700, the median rent is $1,751/month.
DeBary at a glance
- Population
- 22,869
- Median age
- 45.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $88,569State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $349,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,751/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is DeBary a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Florida median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in DeBary
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In DeBary the median home value is $349,700, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,751 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,828 a month in housing costs.
DeBary median household income
The median household income in DeBary is $88,569 and the income per person is $45,435. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in DeBary: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,960
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.40
DeBary demographics
- Population
- 22,869
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 9,499
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of DeBary ›
Education in DeBary
32.8% of adults 25 and older in DeBary have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in DeBary
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 68.9%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
DeBary vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeBary | 22,869 | $88,569 | $349,700 | $1,751 |
| Orange City | 14,372 | $57,800 | $259,100 | $1,607 |
| Deltona | 97,334 | $76,924 | $285,400 | $1,711 |
| Sanford | 63,730 | $66,891 | $309,300 | $1,609 |
| Pine Lakes | 1,437 | $77,785 | $79,600 | $1,103 |
| Heathrow | 6,769 | $126,250 | $598,600 | $2,164 |
| Lake Mary | 16,860 | $109,173 | $494,900 | $2,120 |
| Midway | 1,407 | $60,714 | $236,700 | $1,513 |
| DeLand Southwest | 1,024 | $42,886 | $276,800 | $1,341 |
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What is the median household income in DeBary, FL?
The median household income in DeBary is $88,569, 19% higher 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 DeBary?
The median home value in DeBary is $349,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in DeBary?
The median gross rent in DeBary is $1,751 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is DeBary, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Florida median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
What is the median age in DeBary?
The median age in DeBary is 45.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in DeBary?
The average commute to work in DeBary is 28 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in DeBary?
The unemployment rate in DeBary is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is DeBary?
32.8% of adults in DeBary 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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