Volusia County, Florida
DeLand Real Estate and Local Guide
County seat of Volusia County nicknamed 'The Athens of Florida' for its focus on culture and education, anchored by Stetson University and an award-winning historic downtown. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know DeLand best.
About the area
Living in DeLand, FL
Known as 'The Athens of Florida,' a name coined by founder Henry A. DeLand.
The housing market
Homes in DeLand
- About 62.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, a lower share tied to the student and rental presence around Stetson University.
- Roughly 64.3% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $303,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes DeLand home
Stetson University
Florida's oldest private college, founded in 1883, and home to the state's first law school
Athens Theatre
Restored 1922 Italian Renaissance theatre in downtown, reopened in 2009
Museum of Art - DeLand
Downtown art museum with rotating exhibitions
Lake Beresford Park
Volusia County park on Lake Beresford with boat access and trails west of downtown
Neighborhoods
DeLand areas to know
Downtown DeLand Historic District
Woodland Boulevard commercial core lined with 1920s Mediterranean Revival buildings
Garden District
Mixed-use neighborhood adjacent to downtown, developed 1900-1920
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.