At a Glance
Median Income
$41,705
$26,328 per capita
Home Value
$211,400
Zillow: $221,682
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
61.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
19.9% smoking rate
How Orchard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orchard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orchard 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
Orchard residents earn a median household income of $41,705 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,328. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,369 business establishments, including 1,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orchard is $211,400 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,682. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 37.5% 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 1974.
Education
6.8% of adults in Orchard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
61.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orchard has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population257
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density643/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,705
Per Capita$26,328
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$49,615M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
B+
Home Value$211,400
Rent$1,250
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$221,682
Housing Units119
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death5,310/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation124 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+61.8%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband56.9%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Orchard was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 1,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.