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Deltona’s story
64 years in pictures
Census counts: 4,868 in 1970, 93,692 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1964 on.
- 1962Deltona is settled
Photo: Connor J. Williams · CC BY 3.0
Population
100,267
2025 Census estimate · +7% since 2020
Typical home
$298K
−0.1% in a year
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
38.5
years
Jobs based here
7,283
A commuter town
TownGrade
C
#399 of 634 in FL
What is it like to live in Deltona?
Deltona is a city of 100,267, and it grades C overall, ranked 399th of 634 in Florida. The median household earns $77K. The trade-offs: FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 78% of U.S. communities, with inland flooding at the top, and the typical home is worth about $298K, 4.2 years of the Deltona metro’s $71K median household income. Deltona's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 96% of U.S. towns. Deltona’s average trip to work is 34 minutes, above both Florida’s towns (27 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). On history, just 38 of Florida’s 779 towns do worse.
What makes Deltona stand out
Where Deltona beats most towns.
A growing town
Deltona has grown 18% since 2010
85,182 counted in 2010 and 93,692 in 2020; an estimated 100,267 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 7% since 2020, after 10% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Deltona grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Deltona is from typical.
Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC−Open →Cost of livingC−Open →Jobs & incomeBOpen →HealthHalifax Health /Uf Health Medical Center of Delton 2.8 miles awayC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.3 of 20; 2.6% of households have no car; 0.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →SchoolsB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3% conserved landB−Open →History3 notable people born hereD−Open →Civic life1.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 92° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market$298K typical home, down 0.1% in a year; 36 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 38.5; 20% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Deltona: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Deltona, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy18.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDeltona WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTown’s haulerWaste Pro picks up at the curb for every homeTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVolusia Supervisor of ElectionsVolusia County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes32725, 3273832725 51% · 32738 49%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Deltona.
Deltona has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns and sends most of its workers to Orlando and beyond, but it has a long record of flood insurance claims.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Most working residents commute out of Deltona
Deltona has 7,283 jobs for its 45,082 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out. Jobs based here grew from 4,230 in 2013 to 7,283.
Most working residents leave Deltona for work: only 4% work in town. Jobs based in Deltona grew to 7,283 in 2023, 3,053 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Orlando (9%), DeLand (8%) and Sanford (7%).
4%work in town
| Deltona | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 14% | 14% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.3% | 5% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Deltona4%
Orlando9%
DeLand8%
Sanford7%
Orange City4%
22 mi
median commute distance
7,283
jobs based in Deltona
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 54% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB−
Public schools in Deltona beat 53% of Florida districts
Its public schools are run by the Volusia school district. Two of its 17 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
53%of FL districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,132 | C+ |
| Deltona High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,716 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsB−
2.9% of Deltona is conserved land
16 miles of trail in 26 parks and preserves. The biggest place to walk is D Ranch Preserve, 456 acres with 3.5 miles of trail.
#262for trails in FL
| Deltona | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 2.9% | 3% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
2.9%
conserved · 744 of 26,053 acres
16 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lyonia Preserve | 4.2 mi | 416 |
| 2. D Ranch Preserve | 3.5 mi | 456 |
| 3. Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex | 2.6 mi | 78 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
High risk in Deltona, with inland flooding at the top
87 flood insurance claims have been filed here, and 14 properties have flooded more than once.
Since 2003, 87 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Deltona.
78risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
87
paid flood claims since 2003
17
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Deltona
The Sanford weather station, 7 miles away, records that about 109 days a year reach 90°, more than in 96% of U.S. towns. January nights average 48.5°, milder than in 98% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 91.9°.
Deltona has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Deltona’s January low is 49°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
| Deltona | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 49°F | 51°F | 22°F |
| July high | 92°F | 91°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter50–72°
Spring60–83°
Summer73–91°
Fall65–83°
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade C−
Deltona’s grade for cost of living is a C−
The median rent in Deltona is $1,711 a month. The typical Deltona home is worth about $298,000, about the same as a year ago, 21% below the Florida typical home. 80% of Deltona households own their home.
$298KZillow home value
| Deltona | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,711 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 80% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Deltona$298K
Florida$375K
Market temperature
36
days on market
98.9%
sale-to-list price
−0.1%
value change, 1 year
123
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthC+
On CDC estimates, Deltona is less healthy than 55% of U.S. towns
Deltona beats the Florida average on 2 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 18% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Deltona.
45%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Deltona | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 8.1% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 23% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 79% | 79% |
31 measures vs. Florida
2 better28 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Deltona | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.7% | 9.1% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 6.7% | 7.5% |
| More uninsured adults | 18.2% | 15.9% |
Halifax Health /Uf Health Medical Center of Delton
2.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
39th
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 86 attractions →Universal Studios Florida and 55 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Deltona. Close and well known come first.
Big draw34 mi Theme parkUniversal Studios Florida9.5M visitors a year
Big draw35 mi Theme parkUniversal Epic Universe
Big draw28 mi Stadium & arenaCamping World Stadium
Big draw34 mi Theme parkUniversal's Islands of Adventure9.5M visitors a year
27 mi Stadium & arenaKia Center
37 mi Theme parkSeaWorld Orlando4.3M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal Epic Universe: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0 · Camping World Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Universal's Islands of Adventure: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Kia Center: 350z33 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · SeaWorld Orlando: SeaWorld, CC BY 2.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Deltona
19pages on Deltona
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Deltona
Stetson UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · DeLand10.5 mi$57,410 tuitionSeminole State College of FloridaUniversity or college · Public · Sanford12.5 mi$3,122 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Deltona residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Florida.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Deltona for work
Where Deltona’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
7,283jobs based in Deltona
4%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Deltona
3 notable people were born in Deltona.
About Deltona
City in Florida, United States
Deltona is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States. It is located on the northern shore of Lake Monroe. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 93,692. It is a principal city of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metropolitan area, which was home to an estimated 685,344 people in 2021. It is the second largest city in the Greater Orlando combined statistical area. The city, previously known as Deltona Lakes, was originally established as a planned residential community, and was master-planned and developed by the General Development Corporation and the Mackle Brothers. Since its opening in 1962, the community rapidly grew from a small subdivision to becoming one of large…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1962
- Area
- 41 sq mi
- Elevation
- 33 ft
- ZIP code
- 32725, 32728, 32738
Deltona’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Deltona.
Orange CityDeBaryDeLandDeltona
How the neighbors grade
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona | #399 | C | C− | — | B− | C+ |
| Orange City | #483 | C− | C− | — | B− | C+ |
| DeBary | #225 | C+ | D | — | B− | B+ |
| DeLand | #383 | C | D | — | B− | B− |
Deltona, Orange City, DeBary and DeLand report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Deltona with a neighbor →
Questions about Deltona
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Deltona, FL a good place to live?
Deltona grades C overall, better than 26% of U.S. towns and #399 of 634 in Florida. It grades C+ for health and B− for schools. Hazard risk is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Deltona, FL expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.
What is Deltona, FL known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Chad Brown and Thomas Welch.