Depends on what you're looking for.....
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5/1/2009
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.
James | Deltona, FL