Orange, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
14,251 Population 830/sq mi density
$145,625 Median Income $64,510 per capita
$466,800 Home Value $634,325 Zillow
$2,016 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
42 Violent Crime/100K 3,505 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$145,625 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$466,800 home value, $2,016/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Orange, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$145,625
94% above
$64,510 per capita
Home Value
$466,800
66% above
Zillow: $634,325
Median Rent
$2,016/mo
73% above
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
42/100K
89% below
3,505/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.1%
75% above
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
15% below
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
194%
Home Value
166%
Rent
173%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
175%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Orange a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $145,625 , which is 94% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $64,510. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,884 business establishments, including 701 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Orange is $466,800 , 66% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $634,325. Median rent is $2,016/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Orange reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,505/100K.

Education

59.1% of adults in Orange hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% above the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Orange has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population14,251
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density830/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born14.2%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$145,625
Per Capita$64,510
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$33,930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,441

Housing

A+
Home Value$466,800
Rent$2,016
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$634,325
Housing Units5,431
Rent Burden33.9%

Crime

F
Violent42/100K
Property3,505/100K

Health

Obesity27.4%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation183 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.1%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+30.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.7%
EV Stations4
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Orange was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
14.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 701 restaurants in the area.