At a Glance
Median Income
$74,564
$42,460 per capita
Home Value
$257,400
Zillow: $311,161
Median Rent
$1,355/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
254/100K
861/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
13.5% smoking rate
How Orange Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orange Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orange Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orange Park residents earn a median household income of $74,564 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,460. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,090 business establishments, including 2,310 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orange Park is $257,400 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,161. Median rent is $1,355/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Orange Park reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 861/100K.
Education
29.4% of adults in Orange Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orange Park has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,062
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density2,490/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,564
Per Capita$42,460
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$105,371M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
A+
Home Value$257,400
Rent$1,355
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$311,161
Housing Units3,621
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent254/100K
Property861/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,402/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation23 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Orange Park was founded in 1877.
The median home in Orange Park was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Jacksonville International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 2,310 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 142 fatal vehicle crashes.