The Town FilesDeLand Southwest, Florida
Community in Volusia County · population 1,056 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $276,800
- Household income
- $42,886
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 43.9
DeLand Southwest is a community of 1,056 people in Volusia County, Florida. The median home is worth $276,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 91% of Florida towns, more of a college town than 87% of Florida towns.
How DeLand Southwest ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in DeLand Southwest is worth $276,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 6.5 times the median household income of $42,886, which is more affordable than 12% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,341 a month. 59.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | DeLand Southwest | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $276,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,341 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $42,886 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 59.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in DeLand Southwest
| People | DeLand Southwest | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 28.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 45.2% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 30.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 47.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in DeLand Southwest
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 44.6°F. About 55.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 7 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of DeLand Southwest since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 2, 2007 about 4.2 miles from the town center and killed 13. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 13 deaths and 57 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 18, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on February 7, 1971.
Severe weather in Volusia County since 1996
Volusia County has been included in 44 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Volusia County
Volusia County had 189,265 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,114 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in DeLand Southwest itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near DeLand Southwest
- West DeLand, FL1.5 mi · 3,908 people · home $273,500
- DeLand, FL1.8 mi · 37,351 people · home $330,900
- North DeLand, FL2.9 mi · 1,510 people · home $235,200
- Lake Helen, FL5.1 mi · 2,842 people · home $441,200
- Orange City, FL5.2 mi · 12,632 people · home $259,100
- Lake Mack-Forest Hills, FL5.8 mi · 992 people · home $138,800
- De Leon Springs, FL7.9 mi · 2,619 people · home $298,000
- Pine Lakes, FL8.6 mi · 818 people · home $79,600
DeLand Southwest questions
Is DeLand Southwest, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, DeLand Southwest scores better for retirees than 19% of Florida towns and quieter than 8%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.9).
How much does a house cost in DeLand Southwest?
The median owner-occupied home in DeLand Southwest is valued at $276,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,886, so homes cost about 6.5 times income. Median rent is $1,341 a month.
What is the weather like in DeLand Southwest?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 44.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does DeLand Southwest get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of DeLand Southwest since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 2, 2007. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)