At a Glance
Median Income
$60,183
$31,580 per capita
Home Value
$147,200
Zillow: $186,261
Median Rent
$1,032/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
451/100K
1,207/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
17.1% smoking rate
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+
2.8 / 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 $60,183 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,580. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,478 business establishments, including 148 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orange is $147,200 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,261. Median rent is $1,032/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Orange reports 451 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,207/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Orange hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orange has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population19,178
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density899/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,183
Per Capita$31,580
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$5,864M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,240
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,200
Rent$1,032
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$186,261
Housing Units8,794
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent451/100K
Property1,207/100K
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,675/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain62.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation9 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Orange was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 148 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.