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Orange City, FL


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Orange City, Florida

Introduction to Orange City, Florida

Orange City, Florida, in Volusia county, is 4 miles NW of Deltona, Florida (center to center) and 98 miles S of Jacksonville, Florida. The city is conveniently located inside the Daytona Beach metropolitan area and has an estimated 6,604 residents.

Orange City History

This area was originally inhabited by the Timucua Indians. Dr. French, and six of his friends, bought a large tract of land in 1874, and established the community which is now known as Orange City. It was named for the orange groves planted around the city. The first public school of Volusia County was founded in Orange City in 1878, and the city was incorporated in 1882.

Orange City and Nearby Attractions

  • African American Museum of the Arts
  • Mary McLeod Bethune Home
  • Southeast Museum of Photography
  • Louis P. Thursby House
  • Kennedy Space Center
  • Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park

Things To Do In Orange City

Orange City is home to numerous places included in the National Register of Historic Places including the Louis P. Thursby House, the Orange City Historic District, the Seth French House, the Dickinson Memorial Library and Park, and the Orange City Colored School. The Museum of Arts and Sciences includes displays which reflect the region's historical and cultural development. The Southeast Museum of Photography, Halifax Historical Museum, and the African American Museum of the Arts are also close to the city. The 17,650-acre Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park offers canoeing and camping opportunities, and also features nature and horse trails. Disney World, Kennedy Space Center, SeaWorld, and Universal Studios are other popular attractions in the area.

Orange City Transportation

Daytona Beach International Airport is the closest major airport.

Orange City Higher Education

Colleges close to Orange City include the Seminole Community College, Stetson University, and Daytona Beach Community College.

High Points

Orange City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

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Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Orange City Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Orange City, FL

Comparing Orange City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity74
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men23
Children Under 5 Years Old14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better46
College Educated Adults23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use45
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes87
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime13

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