What are the schools like in Port Orange, FL?

Port Orange is served primarily by VOLUSIA. The district operates 48 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 14 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.1:1.

What is the median household income in Port Orange?

The median household income in Port Orange, FL is $65,026 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Port Orange, FL?

Port Orange has an average high temperature of 69.0°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches.

Port Orange, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Port Orange, FL affordable or expensive?

Port Orange's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Port Orange is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $263,600 and the median rent is $1,355 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Port Orange, FL?

Port Orange has a violent crime rate of 45.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1308.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Port Orange, FL a Good Place to Live?

Port Orange is a mid-sized city of 62,849 in Florida, with a median household income of $65,026 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Port Orange stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Port Orange is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Port Orange city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.7

Port Orange's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Port Orange costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Port Orange, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$263,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,355	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,026	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Port Orange's violent crime rate is 45.3 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

45.3 /100k

Property Crime

1308.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Port Orange is served primarily by VOLUSIA. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Port Orange, FL	National Avg
School District	VOLUSIA	—
Elementary Schools	48	—
Middle Schools	12	—
High Schools	14	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Port Orange sees average highs of 69.0°F in January and 90.2°F in July, with 51.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Port Orange, FL
Average High — January	69.0°F
Average High — July	90.2°F
Annual Precipitation	51.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Port Orange, FL	National Avg
Population	62,849	—
Median Age	46.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.5%	6.3%
Under 18	17.1%	22.2%
65 and over	25.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Daytona, FL 4 mi Daytona Beach Shores, FL 4 mi Ponce Inlet, FL 5 mi Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL 5 mi New Smyrna Beach, FL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Port Orange

Port Orange, FL is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

32127 32128 32129

Port Orange vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Port Orange, FL affordable or expensive?

Port Orange's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Port Orange roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $263,600 and median rent is $1,355/month.

What is the crime rate in Port Orange, FL?

Port Orange's violent crime rate is 45.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1308.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Port Orange?

Public schools in Port Orange are operated by VOLUSIA. The district has 48 elementary, 12 middle, and 14 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Port Orange, FL a good place to live?

Port Orange, FL has a population of 62,849, a median household income of $65,026, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Port Orange?

Port Orange averages 69.0°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Port Orange?

Port Orange, FL is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 32127, 32128, 32129.

What is the population of Port Orange?

The population of Port Orange, Florida is 62,849 with a median age of 46.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Port Orange?

Key numbers for living in Port Orange: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $263,600, median household income $65,026, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Port Orange side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.