At a Glance
Median Income
$68,955
$37,180 per capita
Home Value
$287,900
Zillow: $337,510
Median Rent
$1,448/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
14.4% smoking rate
How Port Orange Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Orange's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Orange a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Orange residents earn a median household income of $68,955 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,180. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,756 business establishments, including 1,366 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Orange is $287,900 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,510. Median rent is $1,448/month, with 31.6% 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 1988.
Education
29.7% of adults in Port Orange hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Orange has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population63,818
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density2,379/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,955
Per Capita$37,180
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$29,511M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A
Home Value$287,900
Rent$1,448
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$337,510
Housing Units31,072
Rent Burden31.6%
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation30 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.7%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Port Orange was founded in 1867.
The median home in Port Orange was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Daytona Beach International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 1,366 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 124 fatal vehicle crashes.