Cost of Living in Port Orange, FL

Population 63,818 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

101
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Port Orange cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $288,000, rents near $1,448 a month.

Port Orange is about 50 miles north of Orlando, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 20% lower than Orlando's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 94
Rent 110

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Port Orange

The median home value in Port Orange is $287,900 — 6% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,448/month, 10% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $68,955/year is 8% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Port Orange has a cost of living index of 101 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$287,900
6% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$332,748
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,448/mo
10% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,673/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.6x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 73.2%
Renter-occupied 26.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,448
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,062/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.2 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.8%
Carpooled
7.6%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
11.0%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$68,955
8% below avg
Per Capita Income
$37,180
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
5% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.4%
Graduate degree 10.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.2
Male median age 44
Female median age 47.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
71.8%
Good air days/yr
118
Max AQI recorded
216
PM2.5 days
149
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Port Orange, FL?

Port Orange has a cost index of 101 (100 = national average). It is 1% above the national average.

What is average rent in Port Orange, FL?

The median gross rent in Port Orange is $1,448 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Port Orange?

The median home value in Port Orange is $287,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Port Orange?

The median household income in Port Orange is $68,955 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Port Orange, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Port Orange is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Port Orange, FL affordable?

Port Orange is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 101 (100 = US average).