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Is Deltona a Good Place to Live? Deltona, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Deltona ranks #1025 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #429 of 524 smaller cities and #58 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (34 min, #487 of 524).
Deltona by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Deltona's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Deltona: its police agency reported only part of the year. See Is Deltona safe?
What is the cost of living in Deltona?
Deltona's cost of living index is 99.4, 1% below the US level of 100 and #629 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,711/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $298,293, 21% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
| Measure | Deltona | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 99.4#629 of 1,308 | 103 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $298,293#372 of 1,187 | $375,470 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,039/mo#733 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $285,400#489 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,711/mo#883 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.7x#469 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 26.7%#1134 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Deltona housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Deltona is in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro.
Florida housing market →Is Deltona safe?
The FBI figures we hold for Deltona are far below Florida's rates for a city of 97,334, which usually means the police agency reported only part of the year, so we don't publish them or rank Deltona on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Deltona?
The median household in Deltona earns $76,924, in line with the US figure of $76,827 and 8% above Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 4.5% (US 4.2%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Deltona | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $76,924#675 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 4.5%#705 of 1,058 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 10.2%#519 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | +0.3%#489 of 1,132 | +2% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Deltona?
The median resident of Deltona is 38.5 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 19.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1171 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 80.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Deltona | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 19.9%#1171 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 80.2% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Deltona's schools and health?
Deltona's 13 public schools graduate 88% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 17.1 students per teacher and $10,727 spent per pupil. 34.4% of adults are obese and 13.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Deltona | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 88%#518 of 1,063 | 87% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 17.1#746 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $10,727#1091 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 34.4%#726 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 13.1%#970 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 17.4%#730 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 18.2%#1175 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 11,423 students are enrolled in Deltona's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Deltona?
The average commute in Deltona is 34 minutes (Florida 24.6); 0.2% of workers take transit and 14.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Deltona scores 9.6 of 20 (below average walkable), #729 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83°F and winters 62.2°F, with 49.6 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Deltona | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 34 min#1248 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 16.3%#1247 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 73% | 74.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 14.1% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 9.6#729 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.3 | 49.6 | 2.4 |
| Feb | 74.2 | 52.1 | 2.3 |
| Mar | 78.3 | 55.9 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 83.4 | 61.2 | 2.4 |
| May | 88.5 | 67 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 91 | 72.7 | 8.2 |
| Jul | 92.7 | 74.4 | 7.3 |
| Aug | 92.5 | 74.6 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 89.7 | 73.1 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 84.6 | 66.5 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 78.2 | 58.2 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 73.4 | 52.7 | 2.2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Orlando Sanford Airport.
| Measure | Deltona | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 73.2°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 83°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 62.2°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 49.6 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Orlando Sanford Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Deltona?
Volusia County's air had a median air quality index of 41, and 81% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Volusia County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, wildfire, and coastal flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.2% of building value, higher than 72% of US counties.
| Measure | Deltona | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 41#404 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.2%#928 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Volusia County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Volusia County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.087% | 90% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0044% | 76% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0032% | 67% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0078% | 47% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.072% | 38% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Deltona compare with similar-size cities?
Deltona is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #429 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 97,334.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona, FLPop. 97,334 | #1025 | 49.6 | $76,924 | $1,711/mo | part year | 34 min |
| Fayetteville, ARPop. 99,319 | #539 | 57.4 | $62,695 | $1,065/mo | 446 | 18.5 min |
| Beaverton, ORPop. 97,812 | #402 | 60.0 | $98,622 | $1,826/mo | 253 | 24.1 min |
| Portsmouth, VAPop. 97,190 | #1074 | 48.4 | $60,491 | $1,300/mo | 773 | 23.7 min |
| Orem, UTPop. 97,182 | #440 | 59.2 | $83,342 | $1,438/mo | 134 | 20.1 min |
| Tracy, CAPop. 96,966 | #565 | 57.1 | $121,119 | $2,478/mo | 194 | 42.5 min |
| Yakima, WAPop. 96,961 | #1111 | 47.7 | $62,815 | $1,117/mo | 522 | 17.8 min |
| Edmond, OKPop. 96,825 | #228 | 63.7 | $103,183 | $1,344/mo | 139 | 23.3 min |
| Lawrence, KSPop. 96,051 | #637 | 56.0 | $65,009 | $1,091/mo | 441 | 19.8 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Deltona compare with the rest of Florida?
Deltona ranks #58 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 49.6 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 8% above the Florida median. Homes are 21% below the typical Florida home.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Miami Gardens, FLPop. 113,177 | … #54 | 50.3 | $63,627 | $1,787/mo | 359 |
| Hollywood, FLPop. 155,082 | #55 | 50.1 | $67,203 | $1,653/mo | part year |
| Tallahassee, FLPop. 201,875 | #56 | 49.9 | $57,409 | $1,293/mo | 629 |
| The Hammocks, FLPop. 58,838 | #57 | 49.7 | $85,628 | $2,187/mo | no data |
| Deltona, FLPop. 97,334 | #58 | 49.6 | $76,924 | $1,711/mo | part year |
| Pompano Beach, FLPop. 114,147 | #59 | 49.5 | $67,195 | $1,724/mo | part year |
| Brandon, FLPop. 119,767 | #60 | 49.4 | $79,685 | $1,784/mo | no data |
| Margate, FLPop. 59,198 | #61 | 49.3 | $62,450 | $1,750/mo | part year |
| Gainesville, FLPop. 145,702 | #62 | 48.6 | $46,195 | $1,296/mo | 634 |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Deltona among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Deltona's score calculated?
Deltona scores 49.6 out of 100, #1025 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; safety and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Deltona. Similar-size median 55.5.
50.6 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Deltona. Similar-size median 58.9.
49.8 - EducationCity data · 15% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Deltona's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
49.3 - AffordabilityCity data · 12% of score
Deltona's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
65.4 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Deltona. Similar-size median 56.1.
54.9 - GrowthCity data · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Deltona. Similar-size median 42.4.
42.4 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Deltona. Similar-size median 50.0.
34.5 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Deltona's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
45.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
43.1 - SafetyNot scored
Deltona's police agency has no full year of FBI reports to score.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Deltona's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Deltona has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Deltona
Is Deltona, FL a good place to live?
Deltona ranks #1025 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #429 of 524 smaller cities and #58 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (34 min, #487 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Deltona?
Deltona's cost of living index is 99.4, 1% below the US level of 100 and #629 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,711/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $298,293, 21% below the typical Florida home ($375,470).
Is Deltona safe?
The FBI figures we hold for Deltona are far below Florida's rates for a city of 97,334, which usually means the police agency reported only part of the year, so we don't publish them or rank Deltona on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Deltona?
The median household in Deltona earns $76,924, in line with the US figure of $76,827 and 8% above Florida ($71,516). Unemployment is 4.5% (US 4.2%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Deltona?
Median rent in Deltona is $1,711/mo (Census), #883 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,039/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 26.7% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Deltona?
Zillow's typical home value in Deltona is $298,293, down 0.7% in a year, against $375,470 for Florida and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $285,400.
How are the public schools in Deltona?
Deltona's 13 public schools graduate 88% of students in four years (Florida 87%), with 17.1 students per teacher and $10,727 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Deltona?
The average commute is 34 minutes, #1248 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 16.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Deltona?
Deltona averages 73.2°F over the year, 83°F in summer and 62.2°F in winter, with 49.6 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Deltona walkable?
Deltona scores 9.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #729 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Deltona at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Volusia County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, wildfire, and coastal flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.2% of building value, higher than 72% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Deltona?
Volusia County's air had a median air quality index of 41, and 81% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Deltona?
Deltona has 97,334 residents. The median resident of Deltona is 38.5 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 19.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1171 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 80.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Deltona compare with the rest of Florida?
Deltona ranks #58 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 49.6 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 8% above the Florida median. Homes are 21% below the typical Florida home.
What cities are similar in size to Deltona?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Deltona's population of 97,334 are Fayetteville, AR (#539 overall), Beaverton, OR (#402 overall), Portsmouth, VA (#1074 overall), Orem, UT (#440 overall), and Tracy, CA (#565 overall). Deltona is #1025.