salaryRent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Most homes (75.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $83,800 a year. That is $40 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 288 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Port Orange?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Port Orange
| Size | Port Orange | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,487 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,649 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,020 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,791 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Port Orange 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 Port Orange, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Port Orange
Life in Port Orange
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Port Orange?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $106 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $317,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Port Orange, FL?
Renting in Port Orange costs a median of about $2,095 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Port Orange?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $83,800 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Port Orange cheap or expensive?
Port Orange is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.3% of the typical household income of $80,268. It ranks 288th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Port Orange?
The median homeowner in Port Orange pays $2,490 a year in property taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value.
Is Port Orange 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 Port Orange?
The median home value in Port Orange is $317,200, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
64,767 people live in Port Orange. Numbers are typical (middle) values.