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Orange City.
About
Life in Orange City
If you're thinking about moving to Orange City, you're looking at a small, quieter community in the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metro area that's experiencing steady growth without the chaos of bigger cities. The job market is stable with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, and most people manage a commute under 25 minutes, often to jobs in the larger metro area or smaller local employers throughout Volusia County. Summers are hot and humid, with the typical Florida afternoon thunderstorms that come with living in this part of the state, and you're essentially car-dependent like most of Florida, so factor that into your daily life.
Orange City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Foreign-Born
8.7%
Broadband Internet
89.6%
of households
Population Growth
+20.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.7% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Orange City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Orange City, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (34.0%), and 12.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.5%
of residents
65 and Older
25.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.8%
of households
Married Couples
37.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.17
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for FL
Rent, home values, and income in Orange City
In Orange City, home values are 28% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
63.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
43.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
58.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $291,509 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Orange City
Unemployment in Volusia County, which includes Orange City, is 0.6 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Orange City: Volusia County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Volusia County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Orange City is about 3% of Volusia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Commute26.3 min avg
How Orange City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Orange City, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 35 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2022
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2022. It's compared with the national rate for 2022.
Violent crime in Orange City runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
262.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (398 national, 2022)
Property Crime Rate
2,641.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,999 national, 2022)
Orange City Police Department
Natural DisastersRip Current most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Volusia County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Volusia County, which includes Orange City, the most common type is rip current, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Rip Current | $553,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Flash Flood | $267.0M |
| 2023 | 9 | Rip Current | None reported |
| 2022 | 26 | Rip Current | $850.0M |
| 2021 | 13 | Hail | $7,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.1M |
| 2019 | 14 | Rip Current | None reported |
| 2018 | 12 | Rip Current | $290,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Volusia County, county-wide
Orange City is about 3% of Volusia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Volusia County, which includes Orange City, is typically good — 297 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
297
per year
Moderate Days
68
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Volusia County, county-wide
Orange City is about 3% of Volusia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Orange City has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/63°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
84
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
7
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 45°F | 3.07" |
| Feb | 72°F | 47°F | 2.44" |
| Mar | 76°F | 51°F | 3.54" |
| Apr | 81°F | 57°F | 2.47" |
| May | 86°F | 64°F | 4.16" |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 8.20" |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 8.70" |
| Aug | 90°F | 73°F | 7.05" |
| Sep | 88°F | 71°F | 6.91" |
| Oct | 83°F | 64°F | 3.98" |
| Nov | 76°F | 54°F | 2.32" |
| Dec | 71°F | 48°F | 2.65" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Orange City
Orange City has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Adventhealth Fish Memorial
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Adventhealth Fish Memorial · 1055 Saxon Blvd
- Emergency department: AdventHealth Deltona Emergency Care · 3108 Howland Blvd, Deltona
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Halifax Health /uf Health Medical Center of Delton
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.5 mi away · Deltona
Adventhealth Deland
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Deland
Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Sanford
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education18.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Orange City
Orange City's student/teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 26.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Orange City (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,297 students · in-state tuition $59,690 · 63% graduate · median earnings $59,422 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Orange City
Orange City has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
34 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
54 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
67 mi awayPublic Libraries in Orange City
Orange City Public Library
148 Albertus Way, Orange City
Cities Near Orange City
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Orange City?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Orange City FAQ
Is Orange City, Florida affordable?⌄
Orange City's median rent is $1,607/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $57,800/year. Median home value is $259,100.
Is Orange City, Florida safe?⌄
Orange City's violent crime rate was 262 per 100,000 residents in 2022, which is below the national average of 398/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2641 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Orange City, Florida?⌄
Volusia County, which includes Orange City, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Orange City, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Orange City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,607/month and median household income is $57,800/year. The median home value is $259,100. About 64% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Orange City, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Orange City is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from