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.
Living in DeLand
Known as 'The Athens of Florida,' a name coined by founder Henry A. DeLand. Source: visitflorida.com
IncomeAbout $73,352 median household
EducationAbout 33.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyVolusia County
Homes in DeLand
Single-family detached homesRoughly 64.3% of housing units
Median home valueAbout $303,500
- About 62.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, a lower share tied to the student and rental presence around Stetson University.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes DeLand home
Stetson University
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Florida's oldest private college, founded in 1883, and home to the state's first law school
Athens Theatre
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Restored 1922 Italian Renaissance theatre in downtown, reopened in 2009
Lake Beresford Park
Source: visitflorida.com
Volusia County park on Lake Beresford with boat access and trails west of downtown
DeLand areas to know
Downtown DeLand Historic District
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Woodland Boulevard commercial core lined with 1920s Mediterranean Revival buildings
Garden District
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Mixed-use neighborhood adjacent to downtown, developed 1900-1920