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Orange, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Orange County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,000 Population 1,488/sq mi density
$68,833 Median Income $30,225 per capita
$252,800 Home Value $330,433 Zillow
$1,070 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
295 Violent Crime/100K 1,591 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$68,833 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$252,800 home value, $1,070/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Orange, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,833
8% below
$30,225 per capita
Home Value
$252,800
10% below
Zillow: $330,433
Median Rent
$1,070/mo
8% below
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
295/100K
22% below
1,591/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 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)

Income
92%
Home Value
90%
Rent
92%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Orange a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Orange residents earn a median household income of $68,833 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,225. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,030 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Orange is $252,800 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,433. Median rent is $1,070/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Safety & Crime

Orange reports 295 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,591/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

20.0% of adults in Orange hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Orange has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population5,000
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,488/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,833
Per Capita$30,225
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$1,620M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

A+
Home Value$252,800
Rent$1,070
Ownership47.4%
Zillow$330,433
Housing Units1,865
Rent Burden22.3%

Crime

F
Violent295/100K
Property1,591/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault236/100K
Burglary236/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation527 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Orange was founded in 1834.
The median home in Orange was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.