At a Glance
Median Income
$116,945
$50,759 per capita
Home Value
$900,700
Zillow: $1,113,823
Median Rent
$2,252/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
129/100K
1,562/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.1%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
331 sunny days/yr
How Orange Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orange's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orange a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orange residents earn a median household income of $116,945 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,759. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orange is $900,700 , 220% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,113,823. Median rent is $2,252/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Orange reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,562/100K. The murder rate is 2.2/100K.
Education
40.1% of adults in Orange hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orange has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 331 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population138,723
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density5,404/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,945
Per Capita$50,759
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C
Home Value$900,700
Rent$2,252
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$1,113,823
Housing Units46,067
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent129/100K
Property1,562/100K
Murder2.2/100K
Assault59/100K
Burglary277/100K
Health
Obesity25.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days331/yr
Rain27.5 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation174 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.1%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations91
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Orange was built in 1972.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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