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2027 MNM LIVABILITY INDEX

DeBary

Florida (FL)
Best for: Families and commuters who want quiet neighborhoods, strong incomes and access to both Orlando and Volusia County recreation.
DeBary FL 2027 livability
2027 CITY CLASSUnder 25K
Modern Livability74.8/ 100
AT A GLANCE

Everyday numbers

Population23,544
Median Home$349,700
Median Rent$1,751
Median Household Income$88,569
Cost of Living~98.5 (US=100; 2024 MSA)
Average CommuteRegional commutes can be lengthy; most households rely on a car.
Unemployment~4.8% metro (Jul 2026)
Metro AreaDeltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
2027 MODERN LIVABILITY SCORECARD

How this city actually lives

Twelve dimensions capture both hard data and the everyday experience traditional lists tend to miss.

74.8overall
Housing & Financial Reality70.0

Housing burden, taxes, insurance, utilities and what local incomes actually buy.

Ease of Living77.0

Errands, commute friction, parking, services and the effort required for daily life.

Safety & Stability80.0

Personal, neighborhood, road and environmental stability.

Economic Opportunity77.0

Jobs, wages, career mobility, employer diversity and economic resilience.

Health & Wellness84.0

Healthcare access, activity, mental wellness, healthy food and environmental health.

Beauty & Sense of Place74.0

Scenery, architecture, trees, cleanliness, public realm and distinct sense of place.

Mobility & Congestion48.0

Traffic delay, commute reliability, walking, cycling and transit usefulness.

Nature & Escape81.0

Trails, water, mountains, parks, public lands and how easily residents can escape.

Diversity & Belonging78.0

Diversity, integration, accessibility, newcomer friendliness and community connection.

Climate & Environment80.0

Comfortable weather, air quality, severe weather and environmental exposure.

Community & Culture70.0

Restaurants, arts, events, third places, recreation and social life.

Infrastructure & Connectivity77.0

Broadband, utilities, airport, highways, transit and essential connectivity.

THE THINGS OLD-SCHOOL LISTS MISS

What daily life feels like

Traffic / CongestionLow to moderate locally, with more delay around I-4, I-95, beach corridors and major events.
Weekend EscapeExcellent. Atlantic beaches, springs, state parks, the St. Johns River and Orlando attractions are within easy regional reach.
WalkabilityLow. The city is car-dependent overall, so neighborhood choice strongly affects everyday convenience.
Airport AccessVery good. Daytona Beach International and Orlando Sanford are convenient, while Orlando International offers a much larger route network.
Outdoor AccessExcellent. Parks, preserves and regional trails make nature access one of the city's stronger lifestyle assets.
Healthcare AccessStrong regional healthcare access, with hospital and specialty services available locally or within the surrounding metro.
Air QualityGenerally manageable, with summer heat, humidity, pollen and occasional smoke or ozone episodes as the main seasonal concerns.
Third Places / Social LifeGood. Parks, restaurants, community centers and neighborhood commercial areas provide gathering places, though most are reached by car.
EDITORIAL VIEW

More than a number

Trajectory: Improving
WHY IT STANDS OUT

Why we chose it

DeBary stands out in the 2027 MNM Livability Index for strong household income; parks and trails; i-4 and sunrail access; family neighborhoods; st. johns river proximity. Its profile balances housing, everyday ease, safety, opportunity, wellness, beauty, mobility, nature, belonging, climate, culture and infrastructure rather than relying on one traditional statistic. The clearest tradeoffs are car dependence; regional traffic; limited downtown and nightlife; housing prices have risen quickly.

REAL LIFE

What living here actually feels like

DeBary feels quiet and outdoorsy, functioning as a comfortable residential bridge between Orlando employment and Volusia recreation.

STRENGTHS

Where it shines

Strong household income; parks and trails; I-4 and SunRail access; family neighborhoods; St. Johns River proximity.

TRADEOFFS

Where it falls short

Car dependence; regional traffic; limited downtown and nightlife; housing prices have risen quickly.

ALL 2027 RANKINGS

Where DeBary ranks

Rankings will appear here as the 2027 results are published.
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