Identity
DeLand's downtown is one of the most intact in Florida, and Stetson University anchors both the architecture and the calendar. The surrounding area moves quickly into rural land, river frontage and spring parks.
Volusia County
DeLand
Greater OrlandoFlorida
A Volusia County city with a preserved brick downtown, a private university and access to the St. Johns River and its springs.
Location and access
West Volusia County on US-17-92 and SR-44, with a SunRail station south of the city.
Everyday life
In practice, here is the rhythm you will find: walkable downtown, university events, and river and spring access within a short drive.
- Downtown DeLand's brick main street.
- Stetson University campus.
- De Leon Springs and the St. Johns River.
Housing
- Historic homes in the districts around downtown and campus.
- Newer subdivisions to the south and west.
- Rural and river-adjacent parcels outside the city.
New construction
growing on the southern approaches, near the SunRail corridor.
Getting around
Plan on this for getting around: walkable downtown; car-based otherwise, with SunRail and I-4 nearby.
The area
Brick storefronts beneath oak canopies near the banks of the St. Johns River.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
A genuinely walkable brick downtown anchored by Stetson University: coffee and errands on foot, campus events on the calendar, and river and spring access a short drive away. Outside the historic core and campus streets, the routine becomes rural and car-based fairly quickly.
Routines that fit
- Wanting a walkable, historic downtown with a university calendar nearby.
- Commuting by SunRail from the station south of the city.
- Spending weekends at nearby springs and on the St. Johns River.
- Taking on a historic home with restoration in mind.
Outdoors and leisure
- De Leon Springs State Park, with a spring run for swimming and canoeing.
- The St. Johns River, for boating and fishing a short drive from downtown.
- Stetson University's campus green space, open to the surrounding streets.
- Downtown DeLand's public plazas, used for markets and events.
Eating and shopping
Downtown's brick main street carries most of the restaurants and cafés, mixing longtime local kitchens with newer openings tied to the university crowd; chain dining and larger supermarkets sit along US-17-92 outside downtown.
Banks, pharmacies and clinics are downtown and along the surrounding corridors, with hospitals in DeLand itself and in nearby Orange City.
Seasons
The university calendar shapes downtown's busiest weeks, alongside seasonal festivals; the St. Johns River and area springs stay usable year-round but are most heavily visited in the warmer months.
Around here
Schools nearby
Real institutions inside this area's radius, ordered by distance. No ratings: assignment depends on the exact address, and a star average does not measure a school.
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Restaurants around
Real addresses nearby, with public Google ratings where they exist.
Santorini Greek Cuisine
Cozy dinner spot dishing up a variety of Greek classics, from gyro wraps to moussaka & whole fish.
136 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
4.8 · 2172 reviews$$
WebsiteBake Chop
Creative plates from locally sourced ingredients, house-baked treats & coffee drinks in hip digs.
110 Artisan Alley, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
4.7 · 1324 reviews$$
WebsiteDeland Fish House
Casual seafood eatery offering local fish prepared simply in upbeat, under-the-sea surrounds.
310 E International Speedway Blvd, DeLand, FL 32724, USA
4.5 · 3236 reviews$$
WebsiteThe DeLand Stockyard
Steak house
1915 Old New York Ave, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
4.2 · 2352 reviews$$
WebsiteKeke's Breakfast Cafe
Local chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.
2345 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
4.9 · 6399 reviews$
WebsiteAirport Restaurant & Gin Mill
Burgers, steaks & other American fare in a laid-back airport locale with outdoor seats & live bands.
1120 Airport Terminal Dr, DeLand, FL 32724, USA
4.5 · 1921 reviews$
WebsiteOB's Restaurant & Lounge
Laid-back hangout with a pool table for American grub & cocktails, plus live music on the weekends.
1750 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
4.5 · 1330 reviews$
WebsiteBrian’s Bar-B-Que Restaurant & Catering
Western-style outpost for BBQ, steak & burgers with a covered patio & all-you-can-eat salad bar.
795 N Spring Garden Ave, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
4.4 · 1911 reviews$
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Parks and green space
Public parks inside this area's radius.
Freedom Playground
Park known for its creative & elaborate wooden play structures, plus picnic areas & many oak trees.
230 N Stone St, DeLand, FL 32724, USA
WebsiteEarl Brown Park
Green space featuring a fitness trail, duck pond, play equipment & a skateboard/bike park.
750 S Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL 32724, USA
WebsiteBill Dreggors Park
Exhibits on local history plus whimsical elephant & toy displays & a sensory butterfly garden.
230 N Stone St, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Things to do here
Cinema, bowling, activities for the children, culture and sport around here, without repeating the parks. I list what actually exists, with the public Google rating where there is one.
DynoClimb
Leisure and activities nearby
528 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
4.9 · 608 reviews
WebsiteAthens Theatre
Home to adult & youth theater companies, this circa-1921 venue also features concerts & films.
124 N Florida Ave, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
4.8 · 1294 reviews
WebsiteStetson Mansion
Built in 1886, this restored estate & former home of hat maker John B. Stetson offers guided tours.
1031 Camphor Ln, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
4.7 · 937 reviews
WebsiteMarketplace at Rivertown
Home goods store
114 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
4.7 · 253 reviews
WebsiteDeLand Naval Air Station Museum
Museum with a collection of military artifacts, housed in the former Master of Arms Residence.
910 Biscayne Blvd, DeLand, FL 32724, USA
4.7 · 161 reviews
WebsiteMuseum of Art-DeLand
Established museum known for its eclectic range of fine art, including regional works & sculpture.
100 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
4.6 · 246 reviews
WebsiteSunshine Bowling Center
Bowling alley
595 E International Speedway Blvd, DeLand, FL 32724, USA
4.4 · 676 reviews
WebsiteGillespie Museum
Earth science museum on Stetson University's campus with exhibits on geology, minerals & more.
234 E Michigan Ave, DeLand, FL 32724, USA
4.9 · 91 reviews
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
Market in Volusia County, with sources.
These numbers are published per county, not per neighbourhood or community. They show the direction of the market around this area, they do not estimate the price of a specific home.
Median listing price (county)
The midpoint asking price of homes listed across the whole county that month. It is what sellers ask, not what buyers pay, and a county is far larger than a single community, a specific neighbourhood can sit well above or below it.
$362,250
median asking price (USD)
−3.4% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $329,900 in September 2021 to $362,250 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $329,900 in September 2021 and high of $400,000 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Median listing price |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $329,900 |
| November 2021 | $339,000 |
| January 2022 | $339,000 |
| March 2022 | $369,500 |
| May 2022 | $392,600 |
| July 2022 | $394,900 |
| September 2022 | $387,000 |
| November 2022 | $384,104 |
| January 2023 | $379,900 |
| March 2023 | $388,765 |
| May 2023 | $395,104 |
| July 2023 | $395,500 |
| September 2023 | $396,900 |
| November 2023 | $388,950 |
| January 2024 | $390,141 |
| March 2024 | $390,000 |
| May 2024 | $394,750 |
| July 2024 | $392,500 |
| September 2024 | $379,975 |
| November 2024 | $374,999 |
| January 2025 | $375,000 |
| March 2025 | $375,000 |
| May 2025 | $379,900 |
| July 2025 | $379,900 |
| September 2025 | $375,000 |
| November 2025 | $370,245 |
| January 2026 | $374,900 |
| March 2026 | $370,250 |
| May 2026 | $369,900 |
| July 2026 | $367,000 |
| September 2026 | $362,250 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Volusia County, FL
Median listing price per square foot (county)
Asking price divided by interior area, at the county midpoint. It travels better between areas than a total price because it partly removes house size from the comparison, but it still ignores lot, age, finish level and view.
$231
USD per square foot
−1.3% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $204 in September 2021 to $231 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $204 in September 2021 and high of $257 in July 2023. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $204 |
| November 2021 | $208 |
| January 2022 | $211 |
| March 2022 | $229 |
| May 2022 | $237 |
| July 2022 | $238 |
| September 2022 | $235 |
| November 2022 | $232 |
| January 2023 | $237 |
| March 2023 | $244 |
| May 2023 | $253 |
| July 2023 | $257 |
| September 2023 | $252 |
| November 2023 | $248 |
| January 2024 | $253 |
| March 2024 | $253 |
| May 2024 | $253 |
| July 2024 | $250 |
| September 2024 | $244 |
| November 2024 | $242 |
| January 2025 | $245 |
| March 2025 | $244 |
| May 2025 | $242 |
| July 2025 | $238 |
| September 2025 | $234 |
| November 2025 | $233 |
| January 2026 | $236 |
| March 2026 | $235 |
| May 2026 | $234 |
| July 2026 | $234 |
| September 2026 | $231 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Volusia County, FL
Active listings (county)
How many homes were actively listed for sale in the county during the month: a snapshot of available supply. It says nothing about how many sold and excludes homes already under contract.
4,171
active listings
−11.8% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 1,551 in September 2021 to 4,171 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 1,001 in March 2022 and high of 5,388 in May 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Active listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 1,551 |
| November 2021 | 1,477 |
| January 2022 | 1,190 |
| March 2022 | 1,001 |
| May 2022 | 1,297 |
| July 2022 | 2,093 |
| September 2022 | 2,360 |
| November 2022 | 2,473 |
| January 2023 | 2,523 |
| March 2023 | 2,420 |
| May 2023 | 2,466 |
| July 2023 | 2,619 |
| September 2023 | 2,931 |
| November 2023 | 3,334 |
| January 2024 | 3,421 |
| March 2024 | 3,810 |
| May 2024 | 4,114 |
| July 2024 | 4,399 |
| September 2024 | 4,517 |
| November 2024 | 4,606 |
| January 2025 | 4,461 |
| March 2025 | 5,093 |
| May 2025 | 5,388 |
| July 2025 | 5,232 |
| September 2025 | 4,731 |
| November 2025 | 4,535 |
| January 2026 | 4,240 |
| March 2026 | 4,315 |
| May 2026 | 4,252 |
| July 2026 | 4,210 |
| September 2026 | 4,171 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Volusia County, FL
New listings (county)
Homes that entered the county market for the first time that month. It measures how much new supply arrived, which is what usually changes negotiating room from one season to the next.
1,108
new listings in the month
+7.2% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 1,318 in September 2021 to 1,108 in September 2026, lower over the period. Low of 782 in December 2025 and high of 1,630 in February 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | New listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 1,318 |
| November 2021 | 1,272 |
| January 2022 | 1,220 |
| March 2022 | 1,416 |
| May 2022 | 1,560 |
| July 2022 | 1,568 |
| September 2022 | 1,184 |
| November 2022 | 912 |
| January 2023 | 1,086 |
| March 2023 | 1,106 |
| May 2023 | 1,178 |
| July 2023 | 1,136 |
| September 2023 | 1,196 |
| November 2023 | 1,058 |
| January 2024 | 1,230 |
| March 2024 | 1,276 |
| May 2024 | 1,386 |
| July 2024 | 1,240 |
| September 2024 | 1,086 |
| November 2024 | 1,136 |
| January 2025 | 1,388 |
| March 2025 | 1,452 |
| May 2025 | 1,336 |
| July 2025 | 1,066 |
| September 2025 | 1,034 |
| November 2025 | 1,044 |
| January 2026 | 1,252 |
| March 2026 | 1,246 |
| May 2026 | 1,220 |
| July 2026 | 1,116 |
| September 2026 | 1,108 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Volusia County, FL
Median days on market (county)
The midpoint of how long county listings stayed on the market that month: half were listed for less, half for more. It measures pace, not price.
78
days on market
−14.3% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 36 in September 2021 to 78 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 28 in May 2022 and high of 91 in September 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Days on market |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 36 |
| November 2021 | 42 |
| January 2022 | 44 |
| March 2022 | 31 |
| May 2022 | 28 |
| July 2022 | 31 |
| September 2022 | 49 |
| November 2022 | 63 |
| January 2023 | 65 |
| March 2023 | 54 |
| May 2023 | 50 |
| July 2023 | 56 |
| September 2023 | 53 |
| November 2023 | 58 |
| January 2024 | 67 |
| March 2024 | 57 |
| May 2024 | 61 |
| July 2024 | 67 |
| September 2024 | 76 |
| November 2024 | 85 |
| January 2025 | 80 |
| March 2025 | 65 |
| May 2025 | 73 |
| July 2025 | 87 |
| September 2025 | 91 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| September 2026 | 78 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Volusia County, FL
Metro and statewide context
Median listing price
$410,000
median asking price (USD)
−2.5% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Florida house price index
825.7
index · base 1980:Q1 = 100
+1.4% vs. a year earlier
Q2 2026 · quarterly series
30-year fixed mortgage rate
7.24%
annual rate
+1.07 percentage points vs. a year earlier
Week ending Oct 29, 2026 · weekly average
Honest trade-offs
What you accept when you choose this area.
Trade-offs
- Historic homes carry restoration obligations.
- Student rental demand affects nearby streets.
- Orlando is a long daily drive.
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