At a Glance
Median Income
$53,014
$25,569 per capita
Home Value
$217,200
Zillow: $312,938
Median Rent
$991/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
288/100K
1,217/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orange residents earn a median household income of $53,014 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,569. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,581 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orange is $217,200 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,938. Median rent is $991/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Orange reports 288 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,217/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.0% of adults in Orange hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orange has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population3,793
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density633/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,014
Per Capita$25,569
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$3,704M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A
Home Value$217,200
Rent$991
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$312,938
Housing Units1,632
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent288/100K
Property1,217/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault222/100K
Burglary222/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death6,666/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation768 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 67%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Orange was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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