Orchard Hills, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Orchard Hills is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,686. Residents earn $60,556 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,686 Population 427/sq mi density
$60,556 Median Income $32,282 per capita
$110,900 Home Value
$1,030 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,556 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,900 home value, $1,030/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,556
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $110,900
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.0%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,030
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.9%
28% lower than US avg

How Orchard Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,686
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density427/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,556
Per Capita$32,282
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$2,798M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,900
Rent$1,030
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation1,150 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+88.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute34 min
Libraries4

Is Orchard Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Orchard Hills receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Orchard Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Orchard Hills is $60,556, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Orchard Hills is $110,900, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Orchard Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 28.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Orchard Hills has a population of 1,686 with a density of 427 people per square mile. The median age is 54.5 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%).

Population

1,686
Total Population
427
People / sq mi
54.5yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
4.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Orchard Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Orchard Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Orchard Hills is $60,556, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Orchard Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,556
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,282
Avg Weekly Wage$996
IRS Avg AGI$64,996

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.9%
28% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,450
County GDP$2,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants116
Healthcare182
Retail175
Manufacturing59

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,942
41% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.4 min
Work from Home2.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Orchard Hills is $110,900, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,030 (11% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$110,900
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,030
11% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,942
41% above US avg
Effective Rate4.46%

Health Metrics: Orchard Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Premature Death9,779/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access72.3%
Healthcare Facilities182

Crime Rates: Orchard Hills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Orchard Hills has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall28.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,150 ft (351 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density427/sq mi
Coordinates40.5816°N, 79.5453°W
County FIPS42005
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.2%
D 23%

Winner: Republican by 53.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.0%
41% below US avg
High School+88.6%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density427/sq mi
Total Area4.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities182
Restaurants116
Retail Stores175

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.4 min
Work from Home2.4%

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