Geography
Port Orange is on the coast, southeast of Daytona Beach.
Cultural Attractions
The Sugar Mill Botanical Garden offers trails and glimpses of its restored sugar mill.
Recreation
Riverfront Park, one of 18 parks in the city, offers fishing piers, picnic areas, and play areas.
Historical
After the Civil War, abolitionist Dr. John Milton Hawks established a settlement for 500 freed slaves in the area.
Economy
The fishing and tourism industries are key to this city.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 53,016
- Population under 55:
- 61.9%
- Population over 55:
- 38.1%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Jacksonville
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Good
- Temperature:
- 92°F July High, 36°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $41,965
- Median home price:
- $131,424
- Average property tax:
- $28
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 12.2%
- High
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 3
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 7
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 0/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 6/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 14/1
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 258
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