At a Glance
Median Income
$97,014
$60,349 per capita
Home Value
$371,900
Zillow: $417,081
Median Rent
$1,184/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
62.0%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
8.8% smoking rate
How Orchard Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orchard Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orchard Park a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orchard Park residents earn a median household income of $97,014 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,349. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,097 business establishments, including 2,341 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orchard Park is $371,900 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $417,081. Median rent is $1,184/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
62.0% of adults in Orchard Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orchard Park has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,066
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density2,271/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,014
Per Capita$60,349
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$81,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288
Housing
A+
Home Value$371,900
Rent$1,184
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$417,081
Housing Units1,479
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation882 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.0%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+29.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute21 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries39
Did You Know?
The median home in Orchard Park was built in 1965.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 2,341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.