Home » Best Places » florida active adult retirement communities » Port Orange

Port Orange : Florida

What it's Like to Retire in Port Orange

Port Orange is a city of about 55,000 that is on the coast of Florida a few miles below Daytona Beach. The barrier islands and Atlantic Ocean are immediately to the east. A half of a million people live in the Metro area. Photo of city hall courtesy of Wikipedia and Ebyabe.

Where to Retire in Port Orange and Home Prices

Port Orange has 150 distinct neighborhoods. There are many active adult communities in the area (see link at top right).
According to Zillow. com, the median sale price of a home was a little under $149,000 in early 2015.

What is special about Port Orange

The Atlantic coast is right here and offers wonderful recreation opportunities, particularly fishing and golf. Prices are very low here thanks to the battered housing market in Florida. There are a number of beautiful parks.

What is not special about Port Orange

The area is prone to hurricanes. The downtrodden real estate market is a concern.

Who will like retirement in Port Orange

People looking for a low-key, inexpensive retirement might enjoy Port Orange.

Local economy is driven by

Port Orange has some industry; government, healthcare, and retirement also contribute to the economy.

Climate and Physical Environment

The average January temperature is in the high 50's. It is on the coast near Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach.

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

We know about 2 festivals in Port Orange: Port Orange Family Day and the Port Orange Jazz Festival. For culture nearby Daytona Beach has many outlets, including a community college. There are a variety of restaurants to choose from.

Crime

The crime rate is about half the national average.

Medical facilities

There are at least 3 hospitals within 20 miles.

Transportation

There is an airport and Amtrak station in nearby Daytona Beach.

Valuable Links

Wiki Travel Guide to Port Orange

What people are saying about Port Orange
No Comments

To comment you must be a registered member of Topretirements.com

Login Here

Username:
Password:
Remember me on this computer.

Create Your Free Membership Account

Suggest a community we want to know about your top retirement spots

Please note that all contributions to Topretirements may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. If you don't want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then don't submit it here. By submitting content and/or photographs here you agree to give Topretirements.com the rights to use them in any manner without cost or attribution.You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource (see Project:Copyrights for details). DO NOT SUBMIT COPYRIGHTED WORK WITHOUT PERMISSION!

Port Orange Active Communities

Facts about PORT ORANGE

State: FL
Environment: Suburban,Coastal,
City Population: 25,001-50,000
Median age of Population: 45-64
Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
Avg July Temperature: 81+
Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: No
Name of the Guide: boomer1

Can you add to or correct these Facts? Or do you have a photo of this community we could use? If so, please click on Edit these facts

Add Your City Photo here

Vote on the Ratings for Port Orange

Update Your Ratings

1. Overall Retirement Ratings Discuss

Currently 5.00>/5
1
2
3
4
5

1. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)

2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury Discuss

Currently 4.00>/5
1
2
3
4
5

2. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)

3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive Discuss

Currently 3.00>/5
1
2
3
4
5

3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)

4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan Discuss

Currently 3.00>/5
1
2
3
4
5

4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)

5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp Discuss

Currently 3.00>/5
1
2
3
4
5

5. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)

6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub Discuss

Currently 4.00>/5
1
2
3
4
5

6. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)

7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox Discuss

Currently 4.00>/5
1
2
3
4
5

7. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)

8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent Discuss

Currently 4.00>/5
1
2
3
4
5

8. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)

9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal Discuss

Currently 3.00>/5
1
2
3
4
5

9. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)

10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green Discuss

Currently 4.00>/5
1
2
3
4
5

10. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)

Find the best retirement communities, active adult communities, and places to retire