City Report · FL

Orange City

Pop. 14,372·264th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Orange City, FL
Median rent (all units)
$1,679/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.2%
Month-over-Month
-4.9%
vs US Median
-$283
Falling (Monthly)
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Orange City · $1,679
More affordable than 63% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
58/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% below what Orange City's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,679/mo
Expected by trend
$1,753/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,460
2 BR
$1,790
3 BR
$2,350
4 BR+
$2,530
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,790/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,679 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,148/yr
At $1,679/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.2% YoY, -4.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Orange City, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,372
Median income
$57,800
Median age
44.2
Renters
41.3%
Age distribution
20.5%
16.1%
25.6%
12.1%
25.6%
Under 1820.5%
18–3416.1%
35–5425.6%
55–6412.1%
65+25.6%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
71.2%
19.1%
White71.2%
Black6.2%
Hispanic19.1%
Asian4.5%
Education (25+)
12.5%
27.8%
33%
26.7%
No HS diploma12.5%
HS diploma27.8%
Some college33%
Bachelor's+26.7%
Housing tenure
58.7%
41.3%
Owner58.7%
Renter41.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Orange City, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,703 → $1,679
down 1.4%
Income
$45,698 → $57,800
up 26.5%
Population
12,748 → 14,372
up 12.7%
Renter share
43% → 41.3%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
26.1% → 26.7%
+0.6 pts
Median age
45.8 → 44.2
-1.6 yrs

Rent in Orange City, FL has fallen 1.4% since 2023, going from about $1,703 per month to roughly $1,679 today. Household income in the area moved from $45,698 to $57,800 across the same window, up 26.5% versus 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 27.9 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 12,748 to 14,372 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.7% change. About 41.3% of households rent today, against 43% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Orange City, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Orange City is $1,679/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,230/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,790/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,460/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,350/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($57,800/yr), Orange City ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Orange City an affordable city for renters?

Orange City is considered moderate for renters. At $1,679/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($57,800/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Orange City slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Orange City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,679/mo in Orange City. The local median household income is $57,800/yr, meaning the typical Orange City household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Orange City?

Rent in Orange City has decreased 3.2% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Orange City rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Orange City is one of the more affordable cities in Florida for rent, ranking #264 out of 291 tracked cities at $1,679/mo.

What percentage of Orange City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.3% of Orange City households are renters, while 58.7% are owner-occupied. Orange City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Orange City rent compare to the national average?

Orange City's median rent of $1,679/mo is $283 (14%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #264 out of 291 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,679/mo, rent takes ~35% of Orange City's median household income ($57,800/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Orange City 35%Benchmark 30%
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