SperlingViews - Deltona, Florida

Deltona's cost of living is relatively low, but the most important thing to consider is the quality of life here.You are in a perfect location--between Daytona Beach and Orlando. The most important thing to consider, though, is the quality of your neighborhood. It doesn't matter how low a cost is to live--if you don't have the right neighborhood, COST does matter! We need more stable NON-Transient families here. Some people stay, but your renters come and go like a revolving door. It would be great to have some more college-educated, middle-class families here. Don't expect a great salary or job here in Deltona. Deltona is mostly a bedroom community to Orlando. You will have to travel to your job....unless you are a teacher or work in a doctor's office. They don't get paid much either.[read more...]

If you like the heat and year round warm temps - this is a great place to live. Half-way between Orlando and Daytona - it gives you the best of both worlds! Nearby communities such as Debary are more expensive and Deland has a lot of crime. Like any growing community, Deltona has had it's share of issues, but I have lived here 20 years and would recommend it for any growing family. Just hop on the interstate and you are good to go - beaches in one direction and theme parks and shopping in the other. True, there is no night life - but that usually brings more crime. You do not have far to go to party if that is what you like. There are grocers and strip malls for everyday needs. There are parks to play in - a golf course - and plenty of lakes to fish in. And it is amazing to stand in your drive-way and watch the shuttle when it takes off - especially at night. Everyone has seen economic hard times. Don't write off Deltona without checking it out![read more...]

Deltona has really been hit hard with the economy. Many people have moved out and you see so many empty houses all throughout Deltona. Deltona has a lot of renters. There are some nice sections here and Dewey OBooster park is spectacular. Still, there's not much for young adults to do. Our van got broken into along with about 9 other cars by an 18 and 20 year old. Also, recentlyh, A woman was attacked in broad daylight at a local grocery store at gunpoint. I don't feel as secure as I once did. I am anxious to leave Deltona. I do love the location (midway between Orlando and Daytona Beach) and love my home, but the area definately has changed and NOT for the better.[read more...]

1. Quiet- Very, very quiet. If you're a retiree or someone who goes to bed at 8PM sharp then Deltona is for you. If like to burn the midnight oil then Deltona is not the place to groove. 2. Residential- Deltona is mostly a bedroom community for Orlando or Daytona Beach. If shop till you drop is your thing then head for Sanford or Orange City instead. 3. No jobs- If you live in Deltona then you'll find most jobs are in Daytona or Seminole and Orange Counties. 4. Policing- Deltona is patrolled by the Volusia County Sheriffs Department. They're not there when you need them but seem to be johnny-on-the-spot if you go 5 miles over the speed limit. 5. Outrageous rents- Expect to pay $750 + for even the crappiest of apartments. 6. Conservative as hell- Bush would love to settle here. In summary if you're a retiree, think 9PM is staying up late, or have $250,000 + dollars to put into a tiny 2 bedroom house then Deltona should be your first choice. However, if you're young and not looking for a snoozoid suburb then head up to DeLand. There you will find a laid-back college town feel, an excellent and walkable downtown (with great bars, restaurants, bookstores, etc.), more than 2 cars with Obama-Biden stickers all at literally half the price of Deltona. [read more...]

Deltona became a city in 1995 with about a poulation of approx. 50,000, our population today (2007) is over 80,000. This is a bedroom community with no real industry. the weather is great here in central Florida (if you like sun shine) Deltona is 30 miles north of Orlando, FL., 75 miles south of Jacksonville & 80 miles NE of Tampa St Pete. Florida has the best State & county Park system in the USA. We thrive on year round golf, boating, hiking, biking, fishing & swiming for the outdoors people and Orlando has all the culture you can wish for. I just love this place.[read more...]

The city should have things for the teenagers to do they wouldn't do the crimes that they do.[read more...]

I've lived in Deltona since 1996. When we moved here, our block was filled with retirees. Now, we have mostly younger families. Depending on where you live in Deltona, it can be a good or bad experience. Crime appears higher in certain areas. It seems we have more people moving here from NYC area because at one time, the cost of living was lower here. THis is not necessarily the case now. Deltona is quite a bit disorganized. You will find a block of nice newer homes and then on the next block, older homes mostly occupied by renters. Your New Yorkers will say it is a quiet place to live. Others like me will tell you that it can be quiet, but it also has a lot of people. No one really bothers you here that I see. We definately don't have the crime which Orlando has so it's a nice location away from the big city. You really have to judge for yourself. I am always skeptical when I read reviews which are either completely negative or completely positive. The negative ones may or may not be true--sometimes i think people write them to keep people from moving there. The all positive ones are only opinions and no place can be all positive. When people exist, there's always some negative. I would say visit places for yourself at different times of the day and judge for yourself.[read more...]

We are a middle age couple living here in Deltona, Fl. We find it extrememly boring. Hardly any shops, no movie theater, restuarants-forget it ! Nothing for the young adults and teens to do here either. Summers are extrememly hot and humid. Looking to relocate out of here during the fall to perhaps the midwest region of the USA.[read more...]

I have lived in Florida for several years and I enjoy the weather, thought extremely hot in the summer months. However the cost of housing is very expensive and escalating daily.[read more...]

It is a great place for seniors to live--but it is becoming too expensive to live here. I am considering moving further north to St. Augustine which has 4 seasons, and the cost real estate is not insane yet. There is a lot to do there and it is a great mix of cosmopolitan and the beach. Delray Beach is becoming to expensive to live here.[read more...]