Orange, MA

Massachusetts · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.5 Fair / 5.0
3,793 Population
$53,014 Median Income
$217,200 Home Value
$991 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
284 Violent Crime / 100K
40.1 yrs Median Age
14.0% Bachelor's Degree+
2.5
Overall
2.7
Economy
4.4
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.1
Education

People

Population3,793
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density633/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 90.2%

Economy

2.7/5
Median Income$53,014
Per Capita Income$25,569
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty Rate14.9%
County GDP$3,704M

Housing

4.4/5
Home Value (Census)$217,200
Zillow Value$312,938
Median Rent$991
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,300

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Depression29.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime284/100K
Property Crime2,042/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft51.7/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Jan / Jul24° / 72°
Rain42 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 37 (Good)

Education

2.1/5
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+91.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.49
Libraries (County)30

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 67%
Commute24 min
Work From Home5.8%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Orange Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$53,014
Home Value$217,200
Median Rent$991
Poverty Rate14.9%
Bachelor's Degree+14.0%
Unemployment8.1%
Violent Crime284.4 /100K
Avg Temperature48.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,793
Population Density633 per sq mi
Median Age40.1 years
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 90.2% Black 1.3% Hispanic 1.8% Other 6.7%
White90.2%
Black or African American1.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Asian0.0%
Other Races6.7%

Language

English Only94.1%
Spanish Speakers5.9%
English 94.1% Spanish 5.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability23.2%
Health Insurance98.5%

Income

29% below avg
Median Household Income$53,014
Per Capita Income$25,569
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,043
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$72,193

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate8.1%
Poverty Rate14.9%
Total Establishments (County)2,581
County GDP$3,704M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation154
Healthcare Facilities172
Retail Stores246
Manufacturing95
Total Establishments2,581

Industry Mix

Restaurants 154 Healthcare 172 Retail 246 Manufacturing 95

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$72,193
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,516

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.2 min
Work From Home5.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

23% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$217,200
Zillow Home Value Index$312,938

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$290,000
Price Per Sq Ft$187
Homes Sold (month)5
Sale-to-List Ratio108.5%
Price Drops11.1%
Active Inventory9

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied64.6%

Rental Costs

15% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$991

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,727
1 Bedroom$1,822
2 Bedroom$2,300
3 Bedroom$2,858
4 Bedroom$3,232

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,516
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.00%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure33.3%
Asthma13.2%
COPD9.0%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity27.4%
Depression29.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)21.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage98.5%
Regular Checkup77.6%
Premature Death Rate6,666 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.4 / 10
Exercise Access68.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)172
Restaurants (County)154

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime284.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape25.9 /100K
Robbery25.9 /100K
Aggravated Assault232.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,042.1 /100K
Burglary827.2 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,163.2 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft51.7 /100K
Arson38.8 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6

Temperature

24°F Jan 72°F Jul
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Average48.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation42.2 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median37.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Land Area6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²)
Population Density633 per sq mi
Latitude42.6054°
Longitude-72.2921°
County FIPS25011

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 29.6%
D 67.3%

Democrat +37.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.0%
High School+91.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.49

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, adjacent to metro
Population Density633 per sq mi
Land Area6.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)30

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6

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