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De Bary, Florida

Introduction to De Bary, Florida

De Bary, Florida, in Volusia county, is 2 miles SW of Deltona, Florida (center to center) and 95 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. The city is part of the Daytona Beach metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 15,559 people live in De Bary.

De Bary History

The area that is currently known as De Bary was originally inhabited by Timucuan Indians. They were replaced by the Seminoles around 1760. In 1821, Florida was obtained from Spain, but settlement was delayed by the Seminole Wars. A couple, Oliver and Amanda Arnett, bought some land to build a house. They sold 400 acres of land to Samuel Frederick DeBary in 1871. DeBary went on to develop this and adjoining areas further, and made it prosperous and famous. The city was named in his honor.

De Bary and nearby Attractions

  • De Bary Hall Mansion
  • Daytona Beach
  • Gemini Springs Park
  • St. Johns River
  • Blue Spring State Park

De Bary Activities

Several events are held through the year. These include holiday lighting festivals, talent contests, art festivals, patriotic celebrations, the Halloween Haunted Hike, a Christmas Lighting Display contest and a Christmas Parade. There are many country clubs and golf courses in this area. People also enjoy horse riding. Furthermore, there are around 10 parks ranging from playgrounds to a huge 108 acre area which has been maintained in its natural state.

De Bary Transportation

Airplane trips can be planned from Tampa International Airport and Orlando International Airport.

De Bary Higher Education

Seminole Community College provides adult education to the area.

Comparative Profile of De Bary, FL

Comparing De Bary to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population108
Senior Citizens107
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity53
Well-Paid Single Men56
Well-Paid Single Women56
Children Under 5 Years Old13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty78
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use45
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Affordability of Rents45
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

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