Port Orange, Florida

According to the 2000 census, the population of Port Orange is divided as follows:

White - 95.6%

Black - 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino - 2.5%

American Indian and Alaska Native - 0.3%

Asian - 1.1%

Two or more races - 0.9% 

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander - 0.0%

There are a wide range of rental options available in this area, and you will get what you pay for. There are some very low rent options available but if you are willing to pay more you can still get a great deal at a reduced price.

You will see "beach traffic" on Dunlawton depending on the season and the time of day; never more than a few minutes delay though.

Public transportation is available - you can check the routes online.

There are quite a few apartment communities in this small geographical area, and combined with the high number of houses also for rent, the communities are in high competition for every renter.

Groceries: The busiest place in Port Orange is the Wal-Mart on Dunlawton. There are also Publix and Winn-Dixie to choose from. Debbie's Health Foods, located on Nova, is a great organic option.

Pharmacies: In Port Orange you will find Walgreens, CVS , Wal-Mart, and Publix Pharmacy all located off of Dunlawton Ave.

Banking: In Volusia County, SunTrust, Bank of America, Wachovia, and Colonial Bank are the most predominant banks. In Port Orange you will also find Sunshine State, National City, Fifth Third, RBC, and TrustCo.

Gyms: Gold's Gym, YMCA, and Forever Fitness are the primary fitness facilities in Port Orange.

Cell Phones: There are only 2 AT&T stores in Port Orange, leaving you traveling to Daytona Beach for all other carriers. One advantage of living in Port Orange/Daytona "metro area," is alternate cell phone carriers like Boost Mobile and Metro PCS won't be as bogged down as in other large metropolitan areas like Orlando/Jacksonville; giving you less dropped calls and better service.

Depending on which area you are zoned for there are some great public schools in Port Orange.

Elementary:

• Horizon Elementary School
• Spruce Creek Elementary School
• Sugar Mill Elementary School
• Cypress Creek Elementary School
• Sweetwater Elementary School
• Port Orange Elementary School

Middle Schools in Port Orange:

• Creekside Middle School
• Silver Sands Middle School

High Schools in Port Orange:

• Atlantic High School
• Spruce Creek High School 

The public library is located in the Port Orange City Center. The Volusia County Public Library is just a few minutes away in south Daytona Beach.

Port Orange is home to Palmer College of Chiropractic, which is one of the most influential in their field. Colleges in the neighboring city of Daytona Beach include: Embry-Riddle, Daytona State, and Bethune-Cookman.  Many people choose to commute to Daytona for school and stay in Port Orange due to the lifestyle difference and lower crime rate.

Port Orange has a humid subtropical climate, typical of the southeastern United States. Summers are hot and humid with highs usually in the 90s and a heat index often exceeding 100 degrees. Thunderstorms are frequent in summer afternoons and the hot, humid weather can last right through the fall months.

Winters are dry and mild, marked by a constant series of cold fronts and warm-ups. Temperatures can dip into the low 30s and upper 20s on rare occasion, and freezes are not common. Frost occurs a few times a year mainly in the inland areas, but is rare along the beaches. Temperatures in spring are famously pleasant with warm afternoons, cool evenings, and far less humidity.

Because of Port Orange's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the city has a significant chance of receiving hurricanes and tropical storms every hurricane season, June 1 to November 30. However, prior to 2004, major hurricanes are only recorded as skirting by the coast of Daytona Beach Shores without any direct hits.