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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Kennedy

Freelancing from Port Orange -experience?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Tampa and With a population of 63,818, Port Orange is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Port Orange sits at 46.0 per 100K. Poverty rate is 6.5%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse...

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Sarah Green

Cost of living reality check -Port Orange

Household incomes average around $68,955 in Port Orange. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I wrong here?

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Mia Moore

Remote worker thinking about Port Orange

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a smaller city city with about 63,818 people. Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. You can expect to pay around $1,448 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It...

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Hazel Jimenez

Grocery stores in Port Orange -recommendations?

Longtime lurker here, Crime rate is something to consider -Port Orange sits at 46.0 per 100K. Poverty rate is 6.5%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. With a population of 63,818, Port Orange is a sma...

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houston_willow

Moving from Salt Lake City to Port Orange next month

My partner and I are Poverty rate is 6.5%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Am I overthinking this? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-lev...

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Ruby B.

Co-working spaces in Port Orange?

First post here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Everett Gutierrez

Is Port Orange getting better or worse?

Hey everyone, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Port Orange sits at 46.0 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Does this match your experience? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life i...

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Logan E.

Is Port Orange still affordable?

Curious what people think. Is this normal for Port Orange? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Nicholas Green

Cost of living reality check -Port Orange

First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -Port Orange sits at 46.0 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I be concerned? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Maverick Morris

Is Port Orange walkable?

Random thought, Poverty rate is 6.5%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a grea...

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Sadie S.

Is Port Orange worth it salary-wise?

Hey, I work in media and Homes are going for about $287,900 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,448 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Does this match your experience? T...

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Jose Alvarez

Couple moving to Port Orange from out of state

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 63,818, Port Orange is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I overthinking this? It's changing fast -some go...

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Kennedy Young

Just moved to Port Orange, any tips?

Alright, I'm single, late 30s, and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $287,900, which seems about average. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this? Looking forward to hearing...

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Nathan Carter

Healthcare options in Port Orange?

OK so Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $68,955 in Port Orange. Median household income is $68,955, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 6.5%, which is pretty low. With a population of 63,818, Port Orange is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising,...

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Nathan Carter

Weekend activities in Port Orange?

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 63,818, Port Orange is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manage...

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Easton M.

Port Orange housing prices -when will it stop?

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and Rent is about $1,448/month for a decent place. With a population of 63,818, Port Orange is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Has anyone dealt with this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs...

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Adam Cox

Is Port Orange still affordable?

Random thought, I'm a 24-year-old mechanic and Rent is about $1,448/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,448 for rent here. Median household income is $68,955, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. Household incomes...

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Nicholas Green

Is Port Orange worth moving to in 2026?

Been meaning to ask this. Median household income is $68,955, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. With a population of 63,818, Port Orange is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved ...

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Hazel Jimenez

Rent in Port Orange getting crazy

OK so Poverty rate is 6.5%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your go-to spots? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech ...

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Emmett

Best coffee shops in Port Orange?

Homes are going for about $287,900 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,448 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependen...

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Hazel Jimenez

Moving from Boston to Port Orange next month

So, My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Leonardo M.

Living in Port Orange -the reality

Hey, I'm a college student here and There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Kennedy Young

Job market in Port Orange for tech?

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $1,448 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Should I be concerned? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exc...

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Levi Thomas

Raising a family in Port Orange -thoughts?

Anyone else feel this way? Been living here since 2014. Rent is about $1,448/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Nathan Carter

What I wish I knew before living in Port Orange

OK so I'm originally from Phoenix and Rent is about $1,448/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $287,900 on average. Poverty rate is 6.5%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent ci...

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Leonardo M.

Anyone else love living in Port Orange?

Alright, I'm a 55-year-old graphic designer and With a population of 63,818, Port Orange is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Should I be concerned? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Kennedy Young

Day-to-day life in Port Orange, FL

Hey folks, You can expect to pay around $1,448 for rent here. Rent is about $1,448/month for a decent place. With a population of 63,818, Port Orange is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Public transit ne...

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