The Town FilesPort Orange, Florida
City in Volusia County · population 62,596 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $317,200
- Household income
- $74,426
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 40
- Median age
- 46.9
Port Orange is a city of 62,596 people in Volusia County, Florida. The median home is worth $317,200, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more seaside character than 72% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 70% of Florida towns.
How Port Orange ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Port Orange is worth $317,200, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $74,426, which is more affordable than 58% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,634 a month. 75.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Port Orange | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $317,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,634 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $74,426 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 75.6% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.8% | — |
Who lives in Port Orange
| People | Port Orange | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.9 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.2% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 16.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.4% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.7% | — |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Port Orange
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 48.5°F. About 51.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 65 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 3 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Port Orange since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 2, 1997 about 8.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 44 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 20, 2018.
Severe weather in Volusia County since 1996
Volusia County has been included in 44 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Volusia County
Volusia County had 189,265 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,114 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Port Orange itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Port Orange
11 public schools with 10,040 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPRUCE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,568 | 22.3 |
| ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,227 | 18.3 |
| CREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,162 | 17.9 |
| SILVER SANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,099 | 17.4 |
| CYPRESS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 797 | 15.3 |
| SPRUCE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 771 | 12.9 |
| HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 749 | 13.6 |
| SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 662 | 15.0 |
| SUGAR MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 576 | 15.2 |
| PORT ORANGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 380 | 16.5 |
| HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND | PK-12 | 49 | 4.1 |
Towns near Port Orange
- South Daytona, FL3.7 mi · 12,865 people · home $222,200
- Daytona Beach Shores, FL4.4 mi · 5,179 people · home $437,800
- Ponce Inlet, FL5.1 mi · 3,364 people · home $544,300
- Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL5.2 mi · 4,877 people · home $443,500
- New Smyrna Beach, FL6.8 mi · 30,142 people · home $395,300
- Daytona Beach, FL7.4 mi · 72,647 people · home $287,700
- Holly Hill, FL9.4 mi · 12,958 people · home $205,100
- Edgewater, FL11.8 mi · 23,097 people · home $256,200
Port Orange questions
Is Port Orange, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Port Orange scores better for retirees than 63% of Florida towns and quieter than 49%. 25.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.9).
How much does a house cost in Port Orange?
The median owner-occupied home in Port Orange is valued at $317,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,426, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,634 a month.
What is the weather like in Port Orange?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 48.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Port Orange get tornadoes?
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Port Orange since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 2, 1997. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)