Florida’s I-4 corridor — Orlando, Tampa, Lakeland, and the Deltona–Daytona–Ormond market — is home to roughly 7,412,391 people across four metros, inside a state of 21,928,881. Below are the current demand fundamentals for those markets and Volusia County, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023 5-year estimates) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Volusia County at a Glance
568,229
Population
$66,581
Median HH Income
$278,000
Median Home Value
$1,368/mo
Median Gross Rent
72.8%
Homeownership
5.3%
Unemployment
4.2×
Price-to-Income
$56,669
Per-Capita Income
+6.8%
Income Growth (YoY)
Unemployment July 2026. Price-to-income = median home value ÷ median household income (lower is more affordable).
I-4 Corridor — Metro Comparison
| Market | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Owner % | Price/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volusia County | 568,229 | $66,581 | $278,000 | $1,368 | 72.8% | 4.2× |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | 689,939 | $67,599 | $287,200 | $1,407 | 74.3% | 4.2× |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | 760,961 | $63,644 | $240,000 | $1,272 | 70% | 3.8× |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | 2,721,022 | $75,611 | $338,500 | $1,659 | 63.2% | 4.5× |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | 3,240,469 | $71,254 | $306,100 | $1,497 | 67.6% | 4.3× |
| Florida (statewide) | 21,928,881 | $71,711 | $325,000 | $1,564 | 67.3% | 4.5× |
Sources & method. U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-yr; U.S. BLS LAUS; U.S. BEA Regional (CAINC1). Data updated 2026-09-20. All figures are from U.S. government public-domain datasets, presented as market context — not an appraisal, investment advice, or a valuation of any specific property. Commercial focus; representation is Florida-only (FL Broker #BK703722).
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