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DeLand, FL vs Port St. Lucie, FL

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Are people in Port St. Lucie older or younger than people in DeLand?
- The Median Age in Port St. Lucie is 2.7 years older than in DeLand.

Are housing costs cheaper in Port St. Lucie or DeLand?
- Port St. Lucie housing costs are 15.1% more expensive than DeLand housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Port St. Lucie or DeLand?
- The average commute for residents of Port St. Lucie is 7.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of DeLand.

Things to do in DeLand?
DeLand, FL lies just north of Daytona on the St. Johns River offering plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities as well as historical sites such as De Leon Springs State Park and numerous cultural attractions like galleries and museums.

Things to do in Port St. Lucie?
Port St. Lucie, Florida is a growing city that offers residents and visitors alike plenty of opportunities for entertainment and leisure. It has beautiful beaches, an abundance of golf courses, and numerous parks with trails for walking and biking. The downtown area is filled with shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. With its diverse population and temperate climate, Port St. Lucie provides a great place to live or visit.

 DeLand, FLPort St. Lucie, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock202,177329,725,481
 Median Income$59,641  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$323,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.72  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Deland    11 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

~ DeLand Police 'Killed' Teenage Girl ~ « Thread Started on Feb 19, 2008, 1:38am » Mom: Police Told Daughter To Stop Calling Before Murder-Suicide-- 'The Day She  More

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Over 15 years ago

DON'T MOVE TO DELAND,DELEON SPRINGS! The Deland Police department have some type of dirty dealings with the mexican criminals in Deland. They can do anything illegal and  More

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Over 16 years ago

Home of Stetson, University(the Harvard of the South), St. John's River(beauty beyond description, teaming with every sort of fish and wildlife), compassionate rednecks,  More

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Reviews for Port St. Lucie    53 Reviews

Been here since 2017 and have enjoyed it very much. This is not a 'Big City', so if you're looking for all the big city trappings move on. It's quiet. I have  More

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Raymond · 
Over 5 years ago

We have visited four times and love it so much that we purchased a home here, and move in two weeks! Lets see first the good things. Beautiful weather year around.  More

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Over 6 years ago

Where do I begin. Been here for a few years now and just waiting to retire so I can concentrate on other places. Didn't take more than a year to figure this place out  More

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