Living in Deltona, FL
Small city in Florida
Deltona is a small city in Florida, home to about 96,000 people, with 1.4 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, a car is essential. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are mostly houses with yards.
Is Deltona a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Dog-friendly: 17 dog parks within 9 mi
- Easy flying: SFB is 9 mi away
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.66% property tax
- Strong healthcare: 4 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
👎 Cons
- Fewer graduates: 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Smaller job market: about 1.4 million people live within 31 mi
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Key facts
Living in Deltona: common questions
What is the cost of living in Deltona?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $294k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,240 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 99, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Deltona?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.66% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Deltona safe?
Deltona isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
What is the weather like in Deltona?
Deltona is warm all year: winter days average around 72°F and summer days around 91°F.
Does Deltona get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes: 17 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.4 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Deltona?
The nearest major airport is SFB, about 9 mi away.
How Deltona scores
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