Identity
Deltona was subdivided in the 1960s as a retirement development and has since become one of the largest cities in the region by population, with a housing stock spread across many eras and very little commercial core.
Volusia County
Deltona
Greater OrlandoFlorida
A large residential city in southwest Volusia County, platted decades ago on lakes and pine land between Orlando and Daytona.
Location and access
Southwest Volusia County on I-4, between Sanford and DeLand.
Everyday life
Here is what I'd tell you about daily life: residential and car-based; retail concentrates on a few arterials, with larger destinations in Sanford or Orange City.
- Lake Monroe conservation areas.
- Gemini Springs Park, nearby.
- City parks and lakes across the neighbourhoods.
Housing
- Single-family homes on individual platted lots.
- Newer infill homes across older streets.
- Few HOA communities compared with the Orlando side.
New construction
Something worth watching: substantial infill on the original lot grid, plus some newer subdivisions.
Getting around
For getting around, here is what you should know: car-dependent; I-4 is the main route in both directions.
The area
A grid of lakes and ridges carved from pine scrub between two rivers.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
A large, spread-out residential routine on a decades-old lot grid: errands along a handful of arterials, with lakes and conservation land tucked between the neighborhoods for walking and fishing. Bigger shopping and dining trips head to Sanford or Orange City, both close on I-4.
Routines that fit
- Wanting a single-family lot without HOA governance.
- Commuting on I-4 toward Sanford, Lake Mary or Orlando.
- Preferring a quiet, low-density residential setting over a commercial core.
Outdoors and leisure
- Gemini Springs Park, nearby, with a spring run and trail loop.
- Lake Monroe conservation areas along the St. Johns River.
- City parks and small lakes distributed across the neighborhoods.
Eating and shopping
Everyday dining is chain-led along a few arterial roads; a wider selection of restaurants and full supermarkets is a short drive into Sanford or Orange City.
Pharmacies, banks and basic clinics are on the main arterials; hospitals and fuller specialist care are in nearby Orange City and Sanford.
Seasons
I-4 commuting is the daily constant here more than any tourist seasonality; drainage on the original 1960s lot grid can vary noticeably between adjacent streets after heavy summer rain.
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.
Glenridge Middle School Winter Park Fl
School
1283 Fountainhead Dr, Deltona, FL 32725, USA
Highbanks Learning Center Elementary
Elementary school
250 Enterprise Rd, Deltona, FL 32725, USA
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.
Fire on the Bayou Restaurant
Casual, cheery Cajun restaurant with bold wall murals offering spicy Southern grub.
921 Town Center Dr #1100, Orange City, FL 32763, USA
4.6 · 2573 reviews$$
WebsiteLelo's BBQ
Counter-serve featuring boricua rotisserie chicken & mofongo plus other homestyle Puerto Rican eats.
1270 Saxon Blvd #103, Orange City, FL 32763, USA
4.6 · 6174 reviews$
WebsiteColt's BBQ & Steakhouse
Barbecue restaurant
1340 Saxon Blvd, Orange City, FL 32763, USA
4.3 · 2133 reviews$
WebsiteOrange City Racing & Card Club
Casino
822-4 Saxon Blvd, Orange City, FL 32763, USA
4.1 · 929 reviews
WebsiteTexas Roadhouse
Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
2518 Enterprise Rd, Orange City, FL 32763, USA
4.4 · 5469 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.
Green Springs Park
This wooded site with natural sulfur springs offers trails, overlooks, picnicking & a playground.
994 Enterprise Osteen Rd, Enterprise, FL 32725, USA
WebsiteDewey O. Boster Sports Complex
Soccer and football fields with a playground, jogging trail, picnic tables & a stage.
1200 Saxon Blvd, Deltona, FL 32725, USA
WebsitePFC Emory L. Bennett Veterans Memorial Park
Park with multiple softball/baseball diamonds & soccer fields, plus a playscape for children.
1365 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Orange City, FL 32763, 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.
DeBary Hall Historic Site
Historical place
198 Sunrise Blvd, DeBary, FL 32713, USA
4.8 · 378 reviews
WebsiteEpic Theatres of West Volusia
Movie theater
939 Hollywood Blvd, Deltona, FL 32725, USA
4.4 · 3534 reviews
WebsiteAMF Deltona Lanes
Long-standing chain of bowling alleys featuring casual grub & pitchers, leagues & party events.
2716 Enterprise Rd, Orange City, FL 32763, USA
4.3 · 1220 reviews
WebsiteDeltona Family YMCA
Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.
280 Wolf Pack Run, Deltona, FL 32725, USA
3.8 · 139 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
- Drainage varies lot by lot on the original plat.
- Commercial services are thin for the city's size.
- I-4 commuting is the daily reality for many residents.
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