Is East DeBary safe?
Daytona Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates East DeBary as “Go”.
Gogo's take on East DeBary
“Go. East DeBary is an exceptionally safe and tranquil suburban community with low violent and property crime rates compared to state and national benchmarks. It is an ideal stop for outdoor recreation and nature parks, requiring only standard basic personal awareness.”
About the area
East DeBary is a quiet, tree-canopied enclave in southwest Volusia County characterized by established subdivisions, golf courses, and natural preserves. It offers an easygoing, nature-oriented atmosphere with quick access to the St. Johns River basin.
- Quiet Suburb
- Wooded & Green
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in East DeBary
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 38/100
No dedicated bike-share exists, but the area connects closely to the Spring-to-Spring Trail network for recreational distance cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently well below state and national averages.
- Strong economic baseline with low poverty rates and high homeownership exceeding 80%.
- Abundant public parks, scenic trail networks, and well-maintained neighborhood streets.
- Stable residential fabric with low commercial intrusion and minimal through-traffic.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal sidewalk infrastructure outside of formal parks and newer developments.
- Very limited nighttime activity or dining variety within neighborhood boundaries.
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries if cars are left unlocked in driveways.
- Dimly lit residential corridors that can feel isolated after dark.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in East DeBary, with unhoused services and visible encampments primarily located farther west along major US-17/92 transit corridors.
What East DeBary is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant with residents walking dogs and joggers using park trails.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with standard suburban traffic and active park amenities.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and safe, though streets become dark quickly due to sparse street lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and deserted with negligible pedestrian activity and very low street crime risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Votran with limited bus routes (Route 31/32 connecting toward Sanford and Orange City); the DeBary SunRail commuter rail station is roughly a 10-minute drive to the west.
Parking is abundant, free, and straightforward across private driveways, shopping plazas, and municipal park lots.
Things to do in East DeBary
- Explore disc golf courses and shaded nature trails at River City Nature Park.
- Play a round of 18 holes at the scenic DeBary Golf & Country Club.
- Launch a kayak or enjoy freshwater fishing along the nearby St. Johns River waterways.
Local favorites
- River City Grill · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (460)A relaxed local gathering spot serving comfort food, burgers, and cold draft beers.
- DeBary Golf & Country Club Dining · Club Restaurant · 4.4★ (320)Upscale casual dining overlooking the pristine fairways and greens.
- Nonno's Italian Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (510)Cozy strip-mall trattoria serving classic pasta dishes, pizza, and garlic knots.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.