Deland, Florida

It's a college town with a walkable historic downtown and assigned schools including Deland High School and Freedom Elementary, which draws a mix of families, students, and retirees. Newer master-planned areas like Victoria Commons sit alongside older historic streets, so you can pick your pace. Orlando is about 48 minutes away when you need the bigger metro.

It's moderately priced for Central Florida, with a median list price of $380,000 and an average of $216 per square foot. The range is wide — from $79,900 up to $2,200,000 — so budgets from first-time buyers to luxury shoppers can find a fit. You can browse by price to see where your number lands.

The median list price is $380,000 for a median home size around 1,859 square feet. Most inventory is single-family (397 of 455 active listings), with smaller pools of condos, townhomes, and manufactured homes. There are also 13 listings above $1M and 70 new construction options if you want something turnkey.

There are 455 active listings and the median days on market is 37, which points to a steady, balanced pace rather than a frenzy. Well-priced homes still move, so keeping an eye on open houses this week helps you act quickly. Selection is broadest in the single-family segment.

The median HOA runs about $189 per month, though it varies widely — master-planned communities carry fees while historic-district homes often don't. Median property tax is roughly $3,626 per year. If you want low-maintenance living, the 55+ communities and gated neighborhoods typically bundle more amenities into that HOA.