salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Most homes (87%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $128,680 a year. That is $62 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 464 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in DeBary?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in DeBary
| Size | DeBary | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,455 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,115 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,353 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is DeBary overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for DeBary, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in DeBary
Life in DeBary
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in DeBary?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $791 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $349,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in DeBary, FL?
Renting in DeBary costs a median of about $3,217 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in DeBary?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $128,680 a year, or $62 an hour at a full-time job.
Is DeBary cheap or expensive?
DeBary is rated Expensive: rent takes 40.4% of the typical household income of $95,522. It ranks 464th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in DeBary?
The median homeowner in DeBary pays $3,059 a year in property taxes, about 0.87% of the median home value.
Is DeBary more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in DeBary?
The median home value in DeBary is $349,700, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
22,869 people live in DeBary. Numbers are typical (middle) values.