At a Glance
Median Income
$108,634
$55,005 per capita
Home Value
$347,300
Zillow: $259,749
Median Rent
$2,583/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
How Old Orchard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Old Orchard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Old Orchard a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Old Orchard residents earn a median household income of $108,634 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,005. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Old Orchard is $347,300 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,749. Median rent is $2,583/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
29.9% of adults in Old Orchard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Old Orchard has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,829
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density2,505/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,634
Per Capita$55,005
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$347,300
Rent$2,583
Ownership93.4%
Zillow$259,749
Housing Units799
Rent Burden14.2%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,471/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation407 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+16.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute44 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Old Orchard was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.