Why Live in Deer Creek
Deer Creek’s vibe toes the line between suburban and rural in far southern St. Cloud. “It’s good for people with young families or anyone running away from the tourists, the busyness of Orlando,” says Realtor Orianna Gil Hernandez of Florida Prestigious Homes, who has over five years of real estate experience in the metro. “It’s a little south of the busiest parts of St. Cloud, too, a little outside the heavy traffic areas, and close to some local farms and ranches,” says Chad Vaughan, a St. Cloud-based Real Broker Realtor with almost 10 years of experience. Its secluded, but not terribly remote, location draws homebuyers to Deer Creek. Prices range from about $300,000 to almost $450,000, not far off the St. Cloud median of about $405,000. The prevailing home style is Spanish/Mediterranean-inspired New Traditional, with earth-toned stucco siding and front-facing two-car garages. HOA fees are just under $50 a month, low for the area. The risk of flooding here is minimal, according to FEMA flood maps. Deer Creek is zoned for Canoe Creek Charter Academy and Harmony High School, part of the Osceola County Public Schools district. The charter school, which is about a mile away and
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deer Creek a good place to live?
Deer Creek is a good place to live. Deer Creek is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. It has a median age of 35. The average household income is $90,426 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 23.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Deer Creek are home owners, with 12.5% of residents renting and 87.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Deer Creek can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Deer Creek neighborhood guide.
Is Deer Creek, FL a safe neighborhood?
Deer Creek, FL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Deer Creek?
The median home price in Deer Creek is $320,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $64,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,660 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $71K a year to afford the median home price in Deer Creek. The average household income in Deer Creek is $90K.
What are the best public schools in Deer Creek?
The best public schools that serve Deer Creek are:
- Harmony High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 23:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
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Are home prices dropping in Deer Creek?
Yes, home prices in Deer Creek are down 7% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Deer Creek, FL
On average, homes in Deer Creek, Saint Cloud sell after 104 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Deer Creek, Saint Cloud over the last 12 months is $264,900, down 39% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$264,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$250,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$264,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$231
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
54
Median List Price
$320,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-39%