salaryRent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,440 a year. That is $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 249 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Orange City?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Orange City
| Size | Orange City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,530 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,454 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,645 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,056 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Orange City overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Orange City, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Orange City
Life in Orange City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Orange City?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $188 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $259,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Orange City, FL?
Renting in Orange City costs a median of about $1,986 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Orange City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,440 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Orange City cheap or expensive?
Orange City is rated Expensive: rent takes 38.2% of the typical household income of $62,337. It ranks 249th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Orange City?
The median homeowner in Orange City pays $2,316 a year in property taxes, about 0.89% of the median home value.
Is Orange City more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Orange City?
The median home value in Orange City is $259,100, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
14,372 people live in Orange City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.