At a Glance
Median Income
$51,077
$37,886 per capita
Home Value
$241,800
Zillow: $288,373
Median Rent
$1,540/mo
49.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
201/100K
5,411/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Orange City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orange City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orange City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orange City residents earn a median household income of $51,077 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,886. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,029 business establishments, including 1,017 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orange City is $241,800 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,373. Median rent is $1,540/month, with 49.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Orange City reports 201 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,411/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Orange City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orange City has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population13,768
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,761/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,077
Per Capita$37,886
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$34,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
A
Home Value$241,800
Rent$1,540
Ownership54.9%
Zillow$288,373
Housing Units6,760
Rent Burden49.2%
Crime
F
Violent201/100K
Property5,411/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault151/100K
Burglary352/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,002/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain54.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation33 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Orange City was founded in 1882.
The median home in Orange City was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Orlando Sanford International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 1,017 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.