A suburb turned city with an ecotourism based economy
Deltona began in the early 1960s as a master-planned community with about 180 residents and plenty of land to build on. By 1995, the once-rural suburb was incorporated as a city, and today, it's the largest city in Volusia County. Even with 90,000 residents, it's far quieter than its southern neighbor, Orlando. Subdivisions, wildlife preserves and a long chain of lakes cover most of the city, with some shopping development on the wat. Its natural beauty and the work of local leaders have made Deltona an ecotourism destination, with an interlocking trail system and over 660 acres of conservation land.
Along with tourism, Deltona's largest industries are healthcare and manufacturing. In 2020, Halifax Health built a 196,000-square-foot medical center right off Interstate 4 on the city's north side. It sits directly across from the brand-new Portland Industrial Park, which is now home to a 1.4 million-square-foot Amazon fulfillment center.
Welcome to Deltona, which is located between Orlando and Daytona Beach.
Deltona is a city with many waterfront areas to enjoy.
Halifax Health, a University of Florida Hospital, is adjacent to Victoria Park.
Deltona is home to a large Amazon fulfillment campus.
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Home prices about 20% below the national average
Homes in Deltona cost about 20% less than the national average. The overall median sale price in 2024 was about $316,000, while single-family homes cost around $325,000. These trends hold true for subdivisions like Deltona Lakes, which cover more than half the city. Homes there were built between the 1960s and early 2000s and feature ranch-style architecture. New construction and lake-front properties are a bit more expensive, with most ranging between $450,000 and $600,000. A few condo communities trim the southern outskirts of Deltona. These listings usually fall within the $100,000 to $200,000 range.
This row of homes in Osteen showcases well-maintained properties with pristine landscaping.
A row of ranch-style homes in Deltona.
Scenic views are abundant in Deltona.
Waterfront homes have gorgeous views in Deltona.
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Daytona State College has a satelite campus in Deltona
Students in Deltona are zoned for the Volusia County Public School System, which serves more than 61,000 students and has an overall B on Niche. In 2024, the district was one of the area’s largest employers, with 7,600 faculty members. Deltona has 10 elementary and three middle and high schools, though the district includes 85 schools. Florida’s state-wide open enrollment plan allows students to apply to any school in any district that still has room.
Daytona State College has a satellite campus on the north side of Deltona. It houses the college’s nursing, sonography and high-tech CNC machining programs and enrolls about 1,600 students annually.
Discovery Elementary School serves the students of Deltona.
Deltona Middle School opened in 2022 to serve residents of Deltona and Volusia County.
Deltona High School earns an overall B rating from Niche.
Daytona State College has a campus in Deltona with various educational programs.
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Extensive parks and wetlands draw ecotourists to Deltona
Deltona became a designated trail town in 2019. It has the Lakeshore Loop Trail, which links the city's 22 parks and several long-distance trailheads. The Spring-to-Spring trail is a 27-mile paved pathway connecting DeLeon Springs State Park to Deltona's Green Springs Park. Stretching across 36 acres, Green Springs centers around one of Florida's only green sulfur springs. It also serves as the trailhead for the East Central Regional Trail, which links to Florida's 250-mile Coast-to-Coast Trail. Over 165 bird species, including the endangered Florida Scrub Jay, reside at Audubon Park. One of the city's next big recreation projects is the Lakeshore Eco-Village. Along Lake Monroe, the site will eventually have rentable cabins, treehouses and campsites for visitors to explore Deltona's parks and trail system.
Cyclists access the Florida Coast to Coast trail system through Green Springs Park.
Families of all kinds enjoy the lake views in Deltona's Campbell Park.
Deltona youth enjoy a high-energy game of two-on-two basketball at Timber Ridge Park's court.
Wes Crile Park is one of Detlona's many family friendly park facilities.
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New restaurants and retailers in Deltona Village
The city’s newest development, Deltona Village, is a multi-use commercial complex at the intersection of Interstate 4 and Florida State Road 472. Set to be complete in 2028, it features some new fast-food spots and an additional 700,000 square feet of retail space. Most of the parcels were still available for purchase in 2024. At least for now, locals can head across Interstate 4 to find dozens of shops and restaurants in Orange City.
Deltona families can catch the latest film at the local Epic Theatre.
Deltona locals can stop for a caffeine boost at the new Starbucks near Interstate 4.
Panda Express is one of several new chain eateries available to Deltona residents.
Oakdale residents can travel a few miles to shop at the nearest Walmart store.
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Easily commute to Orlando or Daytona Beach
Commuting from Deltona is a key aspect of its appeal. The city's strategic location between two major urban centers, Orlando and Daytona Beach, is facilitated by easy access to Interstate 4 and State Road 415. It's roughly 30 miles from Deltona to either city, and when traffic locals can make either drive in well under 40 minutes. The nearest airport is Orlando-Sanford International, which offers 67 direct flights to major U.S. cities.
Frequent flooding from the Theresa Basin
The Theresa Basin is a 35-square-mile drainage area comprising the east end of Deltona. Several subdivisions have been built around the chain of lakes here. Though most homes offer waterfront views, this area struggles with flooding. In 2022, Hurricane Ivan caused two to three feet of flooding along roadways, in yards and in homes. City officials initiated a flood control study of the area in January 2024 to help mitigate the issue.
Many homes in Deltona are built along the many local lakes.
Waterfront homes in Deltona have extended docks.
Deltona's lakes are beautiful but also come with storm related flooding risks.
Deltona residents enjoy simple waterfront living.
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Crime
According to the Volusia County Police Department’s most recent annual report, there was an 11.4% decrease in overall crime from 2020 to 2021. It should be noted that this annual crime report accounts for the entire population of Volusia County, not just Deltona.
At the heart of the Barrett Spray Team is a man with a whole lot of heart, unsurprisingly by the name of Barrett Spray. A real estate agent since 1992, he worked at a local brokerage for 10 years, then Century 21 for 10 years before joining Keller Williams, where he has been ever since. It is there that he founded his team in 2006, surrounding himself with hard-working, like-minded people to achieve even greater success than he could on his own. Often described as a man with the heart of a teacher, Barrett is also a national real estate coach, is counted among the top 1% of real estate agents nationwide, sells a property every three days, and still finds the time to be a fun guy. Long story short, Barrett is a great listener, will always take the time to make sure you feel comfortable in your transaction, and instills these values in everyone who joins our real estate family.
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