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Port Orange.
About
Life in Port Orange
Port Orange feels like a stable, family-oriented suburb that happens to sit near the beach—not a beach town pretending to be a city. The median household income of about $74,000 pairs reasonably with a median home value around $317,000 and rent averaging $1,634, making it moderately affordable for Florida, though you're still dealing with the state's overall cost pressures. The job market is solid with unemployment under 4%, and your commute averages just over 25 minutes, though you'll want a car since public transit is limited to VOTRAN bus routes.
Port Orange at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Foreign-Born
8.7%
Broadband Internet
93.2%
of households
Population Growth
+6.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.7% foreign-born, most often from Egypt
Who lives in Port Orange: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Port Orange, the largest foreign-born group is from Egypt (12.2%), and 4.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.5%
of residents
65 and Older
25.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.6%
of households
Married Couples
47.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.28
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 Port Orange
In Port Orange, home values are 12% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,490
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $339,343 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Port Orange
Unemployment in Port Orange is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Port Orange Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.9 min avg
How Port Orange residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Port Orange, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 71% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)
Regional airport · few flights375k passengers boarded in 2025
- 52 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 89% 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 Port Orange runs 89% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
45.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (398 national, 2022)
Property Crime Rate
1,311.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,999 national, 2022)
Port Orange 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 Port Orange, 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.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Volusia County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Volusia County, which includes Port Orange, 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
Climate90°F summers, 51°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Port Orange has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 51°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/66°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
71°/51°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
65
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 49°F | 2.73" |
| Feb | 72°F | 51°F | 2.34" |
| Mar | 76°F | 55°F | 3.63" |
| Apr | 80°F | 60°F | 2.23" |
| May | 85°F | 66°F | 3.69" |
| Jun | 89°F | 72°F | 6.94" |
| Jul | 90°F | 74°F | 6.01" |
| Aug | 90°F | 74°F | 6.58" |
| Sep | 87°F | 73°F | 7.15" |
| Oct | 82°F | 67°F | 4.85" |
| Nov | 76°F | 58°F | 2.76" |
| Dec | 72°F | 52°F | 2.34" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Port Orange
Uninsured
8.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Port Orange's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Halifax Health Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Daytona Beach
Adventhealth New Smyrna Beach
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.1 mi away · New Smyrna Beach
Adventhealth Daytona Beach
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11 mi away · Daytona Beach
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.
Education16.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Port Orange
Port Orange's student/teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Port Orange (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 10,176 students · in-state tuition $3,106 · 40% graduate · median earnings $41,756 (10 yrs after entry)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 9,139 students · in-state tuition $12,553 · 31% graduate · median earnings $92,069 (10 yrs after entry)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 7,860 students · in-state tuition $46,181 · 69% graduate · median earnings $92,069 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,732 students · in-state tuition $14,794 · 35% graduate · median earnings $42,476 (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, 27 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Port Orange
Port Orange has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (27 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
27 mi awayFort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
44 mi awayCastillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
57 mi awayTimucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Ecological & Historic Preserve
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Port Orange
Port Orange Regional Library
1005 City Center Circle, Port Orange
Cities Near Port Orange
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Port Orange?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Port Orange FAQ
Is Port Orange, Florida affordable?⌄
Port Orange's median rent is $1,634/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $74,426/year. Median home value is $317,200.
Is Port Orange, Florida safe?⌄
Port Orange's violent crime rate was 45 per 100,000 residents in 2022, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 398/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1312 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Port Orange, Florida?⌄
Port Orange has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Port Orange, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Port Orange is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,634/month and median household income is $74,426/year. The median home value is $317,200. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Port Orange, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Port Orange 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