DeLand, Florida
DeLand is a city of 41,611 people in Volusia County, Florida, founded in 1876.
Why visit DeLand
Townapedia lists 32 museums and landmarks, 48 parks and trails, 57 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Victoria Square 6 Theatres, Gillespie Museum, African American Museum of the Arts and Earl Brown Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 45°F.
Weather in DeLand
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About DeLand
DeLand is a city in and the county seat of Volusia County, Florida, United States. It is a part of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, DeLand had a population of 37,351.
From the Wikipedia article DeLand, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks32
African American Museum of the Arts
Museum · 1.3 mi
History museum in DeLand, Florida
325 South Clara Avenue, DeLand
Alexander Haynes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
House in DeLand, Florida
Ann Stevens House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
House in Lake Helen, Florida
Chief Master at Arms House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
DeLand Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in Florida
Downtown DeLand Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
John B. Stetson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic home in DeLand, Florida
Kilkoff House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Lake Helen Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
District in Lake Helen, Florida, US
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Old DeLand Memorial Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Hospital in DeLand, Florida
20 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds48
Edmunds Center
Sports field and stadium · 1.5 mi
143 East Pennsylania Ave
Melching Field at Conrad Park
Sports field and stadium · 1.0 mi
555 S Woodland Blvd
Spec Martin Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.8 mi
260 East Euclid Avenue, DeLand
36 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes57
Hyder Head Brewery
Brewery and winery · 1.2 mi
Brewery and restaurant
142 West Georgia Avenue, DeLand
Tu 14:00-21:00; We-Sa 14:00-23:00; Su 13:00-19:00
Sonny's BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.5 mi
1500 North Woodland Boulevard, Deland
Su-Th 11:00-21:30, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
The Table
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
100 East New York Avenue, DeLand
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr 11:00-22:00, Sa 10:00-22:00, Su 10:00-15:00
Da Vinci's Café
Bar and pub · 1.1 mi
112 West Georgia Avenue, DeLand
Mo-Su 16:00-02:00
45 more on the map.
History
DeLand was previously known as Persimmon Hollow for the wild persimmon trees that grow around the natural springs, and the area was originally accessible only by steamboat up the St. Johns River.
The first settler in the area was probably Ruben Marsh. He first came to Florida during the Seminole Indian War in 1841, during a scouting party that stopped at a lake area within the modern city limits, and in 1846, when the war ended, Ruben Marsh got married and moved to what is now known as DeLand. He bought a settlers claim, where he built a cabin for his family and started raising livestock.
Henry Addison DeLand, a baking soda magnate from Fairport, New York, visited there in 1876, and envisioned building a citrus, agricultural, and tourism center. He sold his northern business and hired people to clear land, lay out streets, erect buildings, and recruit settlers, most of whom came from upstate New York (though DeLand never lived in the city year-round). On December 6, 1876, at 2:00 pm, the settlers decided to rename the community from Persimmon Hollow to DeLand, in honor of his founding and helping develop its infrastructure.
From the History section of DeLand, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Days Inn by Wyndham Orange City/Deland
Motel and hotel · 3.8 mi
2501 North Volusia Avenue, Orange City
Chimney Corner Motel
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
1941 South Woodland Boulevard, Deland
Churches and places of worship67
First Presbyterian Church of DeLand
Church · Presbyterian · 1.6 mi
724 North Woodland Boulevard, DeLand
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.1 mi
713 West Cincinnati Avenue, Deland
Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.3 mi
600 Jackson Street, Lake Helen
Stetson Wesley House
Church · United Methodist · 1.4 mi
520 North Woodland Boulevard, DeLand
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.4 mi
1345 Aquarius Avenue, DeLand
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries62
Healthcare5
Good Samaritan Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
136 East Plymouth Avenue, DeLand
Map of DeLand
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 45°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 72°F | 47°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 76°F | 51°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 81°F | 57°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 70°F | 8.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 73°F | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 71°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 64°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 76°F | 54°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 71°F | 48°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Deland 1 Sse (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Volusia County has had 32 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2023-08-28: Tropical Storm Idalia (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- DeLand Southwest 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- North DeLand 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- West DeLand 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Lake Helen 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Orange City 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Lake Mack-Forest Hills 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- De Leon Springs 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Deltona 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- DeBary 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Samsula-Spruce Creek 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown DeLand Hist Dist street03, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Greetings from Deland, Florida, Home of Stetson University - Large Letter Postcard (4638802386), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Greetings from Deland, Florida - Large Letter Postcard (8382496642), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Stetson Univ - Gillespie Museum1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- DeLand Hall on Stetson U campus1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Stockton-Lindquist House1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Alexander Haynes House1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Downtown DeLand Hist Dist - Athens Theatre, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Kilkoff House in Deland1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- West DeLand Residential Dist - house1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- John B Stetson House1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Ann Stevens House1, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seth French House1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Orange City Hist Dist - Albertus Cottage, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Occoloredschool1, Recury, CC BY 2.5
- Chief MAA House in Deland1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Old DeLand Memorial Hospital1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Lake Helen Hist Dist - building3, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Hist Dist03, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stetson Univ - Sampson Hall1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Deland AAMA01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Friendship is a, Gregory F. Maxwell < [email protected] > PGP : 0xB0413BFA, GFDL 1.2
- Great Purple Hairstreak ( Atlides halesus corcorani ) on the Barber Shop Window - Flickr - Andrea Westmoreland, Andrea Westmoreland from DeLand, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Luna Moth - Flickr - Andrea Westmoreland (1), Andrea Westmoreland from DeLand, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Luna moth - Flickr - Andrea Westmoreland, Andrea Westmoreland from DeLand, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Spec Martin Stadium, Mcsweeney, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Victory - Flickr - Andrea Westmoreland, Andrea Westmoreland from DeLand, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MelchingFieldPanorama041022, Porsche997SBS, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cardiocondyla obscurior casent0103429 dorsal 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Camponotus decipiens casent0103662 label 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Cardiocondyla obscurior casent0172616 profile 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Cardiocondyla obscurior casent0103429 label 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Camponotus decipiens casent0103662 profile 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Cardiocondyla obscurior casent0103429 head 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Cardiocondyla obscurior casent0172616 dorsal 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Cardiocondyla obscurior casent0172616 label 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Camponotus decipiens casent0103662 head 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Cardiocondyla obscurior casent0103429 profile 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Camponotus decipiens casent0103662 profile 2, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Cardiocondyla obscurior casent0172616 head 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
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