The Best Neighborhoods in DeLand, FL (2026)

Q: How were these DeLand neighborhoods ranked?

From MLS data using objective signals: days on market, price per square foot, 1-year appreciation, and a 0-100 Momentum Score.

Looking for the best neighborhoods in DeLand? Instead of opinions, we ranked DeLand’s 13 communities by the numbers that actually matter when you’re choosing where to live — how fast homes sell, price per square foot, and how values are moving. Here’s where DeLand stands, by the data (as of 2026-06-16).

Most affordable neighborhoods in DeLand (price per sq ft)

The lowest median price per square foot in DeLand — where your dollar stretches furthest.

Pine Hills — $117/sq ft · $100,000
Victoria Park — $186/sq ft · $335,000
Deland Highlands — $217/sq ft · $262,000
Daytona Park Estates — $219/sq ft · $335,000

Top neighborhoods in DeLand by Momentum Score

Momentum’s overall 0-100 market score blends value, demand, and momentum.

Victoria Park — score 62 · $335,000
Daytona Park Estates — score 57 · $335,000
Deland Highlands — score 50 · $262,000
Pine Hills — score 50 · $100,000

How we ranked these

These lists come from Momentum’s MLS data for DeLand, limited to communities with recent closings so the numbers are meaningful. ‘Fastest-selling’ uses median days on market, ‘most affordable’ uses median price per square foot, ‘fastest-appreciating’ uses the 1-year price change, and the Momentum Score is our overall 0-100 read on each market. The right neighborhood for you also depends on schools, commute, and lifestyle — use these as a data-driven starting point.

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Common questions

What are the best neighborhoods in DeLand?

It depends on your priorities. By the data, the fastest-selling, most affordable, and fastest-appreciating DeLand neighborhoods are listed above. The best fit also depends on schools, commute, and budget — a local agent can match you.

What’s the median home price in DeLand?

About $310,000 across the 13 DeLand communities Momentum tracks, though it varies widely by neighborhood.

How were these DeLand neighborhoods ranked?

From Momentum’s MLS data, using objective signals (days on market, price per square foot, 1-year appreciation, and our 0-100 Momentum Score), limited to communities with recent sales.

Rankings are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for DeLand, as of 2026-06-16, and change over time. A data-driven starting point, not a guarantee or an endorsement of any community. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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