Orange, VA

Virginia · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
5,000 Population
$68,833 Median Income
$252,800 Home Value
$1,070 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
368 Violent Crime / 100K
34.9 yrs Median Age
20.0% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
3.8
Economy
4.6
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.6
Education

People

Population5,000
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,488/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 66.2%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$68,833
Per Capita Income$30,225
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty Rate12.8%
County GDP$1,620M

Housing

4.6/5
Home Value (Census)$252,800
Zillow Value$330,433
Median Rent$1,070
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,234

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes11.7%
Depression25.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime368/100K
Property Crime1,903/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft61.4/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Jan / Jul35° / 77°
Rain44 in/yr
Snow16 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 35 (Good)

Education

2.6/5
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+85.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.67
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Work From Home9.2%
BroadbandN/A

How Orange Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$68,833
Home Value$252,800
Median Rent$1,070
Poverty Rate12.8%
Bachelor's Degree+20.0%
Unemployment3.6%
Violent Crime368.3 /100K
Avg Temperature56.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,000
Population Density1,488 per sq mi
Median Age34.9 years
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66.2% Black 27.1% Hispanic 2.4% Asian 0.1% Other 4.2%
White66.2%
Black or African American27.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.4%
Asian0.1%
Other Races4.2%

Language

English Only97.6%
Spanish Speakers2.4%
English 97.6% Spanish 2.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.4%
Health Insurance92.4%

Income

8% below avg
Median Household Income$68,833
Per Capita Income$30,225
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$946
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$76,587

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Poverty Rate12.8%
Total Establishments (County)1,030
County GDP$1,620M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation68
Healthcare Facilities44
Retail Stores122
Manufacturing21
Total Establishments1,030

Industry Mix

Restaurants 68 Healthcare 44 Retail 122 Manufacturing 21

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$76,587
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,391

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time23.6 min
Work From Home9.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

10% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$252,800
Zillow Home Value Index$330,433

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied47.4%

Rental Costs

8% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,070

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,005
1 Bedroom$1,012
2 Bedroom$1,234
3 Bedroom$1,716
4 Bedroom$1,929

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,391
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.34%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes11.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure35.1%
Asthma11.6%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.6%
Physical Inactivity26.7%
Depression25.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.4%
Regular Checkup78.4%
Premature Death Rate10,006 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.8 / 10
Exercise Access57.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)44
Restaurants (County)68

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime368.3 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape143.2 /100K
Robbery81.9 /100K
Aggravated Assault143.2 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,903.0 /100K
Burglary306.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,534.7 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft61.4 /100K
Arson20.5 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6

Temperature

35°F Jan 77°F Jul
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation43.7 in
Annual Snowfall16.4 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median35.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation527 ft (161 m)
Land Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density1,488 per sq mi
Latitude38.2478°
Longitude-78.1132°
County FIPS51137

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.9%
D 37.2%

Republican +24.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.0%
High School+85.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.67

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density1,488 per sq mi
Land Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6

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