The Town FilesDeBary, Florida
City in Volusia County · population 22,260 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $349,700
- Household income
- $88,569
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 45.6
DeBary is a city of 22,260 people in Volusia County, Florida. The median home is worth $349,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 88% of Florida towns, more of a college town than 86% of Florida towns.
How DeBary 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 DeBary is worth $349,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $88,569, which is more affordable than 70% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,751 a month. 87.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | DeBary | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $349,700 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,751 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $88,569 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 87.0% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in DeBary
| People | DeBary | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.7% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 10.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.9% | — |
| Work from home | 19.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in DeBary
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 49.2°F. About 54.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 3 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of DeBary 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 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 13. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 25 deaths and 101 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 18, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 21, 2020.
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 DeBary itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in DeBary
5 public schools with 1,883 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 921 | 15.9 |
| ENTERPRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 594 | 14.1 |
| THE READING EDGE ACADEMY (charter) | K-5 | 295 | 36.9 |
| HIGHBANKS LEARNING CENTER | K-12 | 47 | 4.3 |
| LEGACY SCHOLARS ACADEMY | K-12 | 26 | 4.3 |
Towns near DeBary
- Orange City, FL4.6 mi · 12,632 people · home $259,100
- Sanford, FL7.0 mi · 61,051 people · home $309,300
- Deltona, FL7.0 mi · 93,692 people · home $285,400
- Heathrow, FL7.6 mi · 6,806 people · home $598,600
- Lake Mary, FL8.5 mi · 16,798 people · home $494,900
- Lake Helen, FL9.0 mi · 2,842 people · home $441,200
- West DeLand, FL9.3 mi · 3,908 people · home $273,500
- DeLand, FL10.0 mi · 37,351 people · home $330,900
DeBary questions
Is DeBary, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, DeBary scores better for retirees than 54% of Florida towns and quieter than 54%. 23.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.6).
How much does a house cost in DeBary?
The median owner-occupied home in DeBary is valued at $349,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,569, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,751 a month.
What is the weather like in DeBary?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 49.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does DeBary get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of DeBary 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)