Deltona Daytona metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Deltona, FL
About Deltona
Deltona (~93,692 residents, 2020 Census; topped 100,000 in the 2024 Census estimates, per beaconjournal.com, read September 24, 2026) is the most populous city in Volusia County. It began as "Deltona Lakes," a 1962 planned residential community master-planned by the Mackle Brothers and the General Development Corporation, and its name is a portmanteau of DeLand and Daytona Beach. Sitting on the northern shore of Lake Monroe, it is largely residential and functions as a commuter city for Orlando and Daytona Beach, with abundant lakes and parks throughout.
Home prices in Deltona
Home prices in Deltona vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Deltona
- Lyonia Environmental Center and Preserve
- Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex
- Thornby Park on Lake Monroe
- Green Springs Park
- East Central Regional Rail Trail
Commuting from Deltona
- Approximate drive to central Daytona Beach: 30–40 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, via I-4).
Deltona FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Deltona, FL?
Home prices in Deltona vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Deltona, FL?
Approximate drive to central Daytona Beach: 30–40 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, via I-4).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.