At a Glance
Median Income
$68,955
$37,180 per capita
Home Value
$287,900
Zillow: $332,748
Median Rent
$1,448/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
46/100K
1,805/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
314 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 2.6% (28% below 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 $332,748. 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.
Safety & Crime
Port Orange reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,805/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population63,818
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density2,379/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,955
Per Capita$37,180
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$29,511M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A
Home Value$287,900
Rent$1,448
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$332,748
Housing Units31,072
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent46/100K
Property1,805/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary241/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 1,366 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 124 fatal vehicle crashes.
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