Volusia County, Florida: What It Costs to Buy a Home
The median home in Volusia County is worth $278,000, property taxes on it run about $2,179 a year (0.78%), the FHA loan limit is $541,287, and closing on it means about $1,946 in transfer tax plus $1,490 in title insurance. Each number below opens its own page with the source and a calculator.
| Median home value | $278,000 | Title insurance at this price → |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes (median paid) | $2,179 a year, 0.78% of value | Property tax page → |
| FHA loan limit (1 unit) | $541,287 | Loan limits page → |
| Conforming loan limit (1 unit) | $832,750 | Loan limits page → |
| Transfer tax on the median home | $1,946 | Florida transfer tax page → |
| Title insurance on the median home | $1,465 owner's + $25 lender's | Title insurance page → |
| Recording fees (deed + mortgage) | $156 | Recording fees page → |
| Closing costs from these items | $3,592 | Closing costs page → |
| Area median income (HUD, family of 4) | $90,800; low-income limit $79,300 | Income limits page → |
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Volusia County?
The median owner-occupied home in Volusia County is valued at $278,000, per U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units).
How much are property taxes in Volusia County?
The median Volusia County homeowner pays $2,179 a year in real estate taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value ($2,378 for homes with a mortgage), per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is the FHA loan limit in Volusia County?
$541,287 for a one-unit home in 2026 (the national floor), per HUD; the conforming limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans is $832,750, per FHFA.
What does it cost to close on a home in Volusia County?
On the $278,000 median home: transfer tax $1,946, title insurance $1,490 for both policies, recording fees about $156, about $3,592 for those items before lender fees, prepaid taxes and insurance.
What is the area median income in Volusia County?
HUD's FY 2026 median family income for Volusia County (Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL HUD Metro FMR Area) is $90,800. A family of four counts as low income below $79,300 under HUD's 80% tier (adjusted for local housing costs, so it can sit above 80% of the median), which is the line many first-time buyer assistance programs use.
Nearby Florida counties
- Suwannee County $160,900
- Taylor County $100,200
- Union County $160,400
- Wakulla County $216,300
- Walton County $376,400
- Washington County $156,000
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25103 (median real estate taxes paid)
- HUD, FHA forward mortgage loan limits for calendar year 2026 (CHUMS county limits file, Mortgagee Letter 2025-23)
- FHFA, conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026, by county
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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