Living in West DeLand, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West DeLand · Census data 2020–2024
West DeLand has 3,632 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $76,386 (about the same as the Florida median), the median home value is $273,500, the median rent is $1,238/month.
West DeLand at a glance
- Population
- 3,632
- Median age
- 45.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $76,386State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $273,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,238/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 92.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is West DeLand a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Florida median; home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in West DeLand
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West DeLand the median home value is $273,500, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,238 per month, which is 44.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,657 a month in housing costs.
West DeLand median household income
The median household income in West DeLand is $76,386 and the income per person is $34,417. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in West DeLand: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,386
- Owner-occupied
- 92.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.2%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.68
West DeLand demographics
- Population
- 3,632
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 1,343
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West DeLand ›
Education in West DeLand
21.1% of adults 25 and older in West DeLand have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West DeLand
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
West DeLand vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West DeLand | 3,632 | $76,386 | $273,500 | $1,238 |
| DeLand Southwest | 1,024 | $42,886 | $276,800 | $1,341 |
| DeLand | 41,611 | $71,863 | $330,900 | $1,355 |
| North DeLand | 1,102 | $67,488 | $235,200 | $1,297 |
| Orange City | 14,372 | $57,800 | $259,100 | $1,607 |
| Lake Helen | 2,918 | $116,250 | $441,200 | $1,522 |
| De Leon Springs | 2,687 | $57,250 | $298,000 | $1,052 |
| Pine Lakes | 1,437 | $77,785 | $79,600 | $1,103 |
| DeBary | 22,869 | $88,569 | $349,700 | $1,751 |
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What is the median household income in West DeLand, FL?
The median household income in West DeLand is $76,386, about the same as 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 West DeLand?
The median home value in West DeLand is $273,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in West DeLand?
The median gross rent in West DeLand is $1,238 per month, about 44.3% of household income.
Is West DeLand, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Florida median; home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in West DeLand?
The median age in West DeLand is 45.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in West DeLand?
The average commute to work in West DeLand is 29 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West DeLand?
The unemployment rate in West DeLand is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West DeLand?
21.1% of adults in West DeLand 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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