West DeLand, Florida
West DeLand is a community of 3,632 people in Volusia County, Florida.
Why visit West DeLand
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 1 place to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Francis P. Whitehair Bridge, Stetson University, Alexander Haynes House and DeLand Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 45°F.
Weather in West DeLand
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West DeLand
West DeLand, also spelled West De Land, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Volusia County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,908 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article West DeLand, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Francis P. Whitehair Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Stetson University
School · 2.3 mi
Private university in Deland, Florida
Museums and landmarks16
Alexander Haynes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
House in DeLand, Florida
DeLand Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Florida
Downtown DeLand Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
John B. Stetson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic home in DeLand, Florida
Kilkoff House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Old DeLand Memorial Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Hospital in DeLand, Florida
Stetson University Campus Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
U.S. Historic District located in DeLand, Florida
Stockton-Lindquist House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
West DeLand Residential District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in DeLand, Florida
African American Museum of the Arts
Museum · 1.7 mi
History museum in DeLand, Florida
DeLand House Museum
Museum · 2.1 mi
History museum in DeLand, Florida
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes1
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship21
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.2 mi
713 West Cincinnati Avenue, Deland
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Map of West DeLand
67 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 (2 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 southeast, about 2 min by car
- DeLand 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- North DeLand 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Lake Mack-Forest Hills 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Orange City 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Lake Helen 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- De Leon Springs 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- DeBary 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Deltona 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Sanford 16 mi south, about 26 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
- Stockton-Lindquist House1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- DeLand Hall on Stetson U campus1, 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
- Old DeLand Memorial Hospital1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Stetson Univ - Sampson Hall1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Deland AAMA01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Deland house museum01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Stetson Univ - Sampson Hall2, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Museum of Art - DeLand 600 N Woodland Blvd, Lisa Habermehl, Director of Marketing, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stetson Univ - Gillespie Museum1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- John B Stetson House7, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sunrail Deland station platform construction, Traintrak, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richards 1904 Kodak (4832740023), E Magnuson, CC BY 2.0
- Deland Hospital World War I Memorial Plaque, Elizabethklements, CC BY-SA 4.0
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