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Orchards, WA Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Nora C.

Most overrated things about Orchards

Homes are going for about $437,100 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,685 for rent here. Median household income is $96,893, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 29,716, Orchards is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Worth the trade-o...

25 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
Elena

Anyone regret moving to Orchards?

Homes are going for about $437,100 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

7 replies 23 upvotes moving
Cooper J.

Orchards housing prices -when will it stop?

Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $437,100, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Orchards sits at 342.1 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What do you all think? Thanks in advance! There's a real sense of community in...

12 replies 16 upvotes housing
Bella

Remote worker thinking about Orchards

Random thought, Median household income is $96,893, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,685/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborh...

2 replies 7 upvotes moving
Sadie

Remote worker thinking about Orchards

I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,685 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,716 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes a...

11 replies 8 upvotes moving
Santiago Green

Anyone else love living in Orchards?

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,716 people. Homes are going for about $437,100 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Orchards sits at 342.1 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush h...

15 replies 10 upvotes living
Mia C.

Best industries in Orchards right now

Hey folks, I'm a 37-year-old sales rep and Rent is about $1,685/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What would you do? Thanks in advance! People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The...

10 replies 10 upvotes jobs
Mia C.

Life in Orchards as a young professional

Anyone else feel this way? Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $437,100, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $96,893 in Orchards. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. Appre...

2 replies 30 upvotes living
Everett Adams

Considering Orchards vs Miami -help me decide

First post here. I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $437,100 on average. Household incomes average around $96,893 in Orchards. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What are your go-to spots? TIA! There's a growing tech scene which ...

1 replies 23 upvotes moving
alice_mind

Unpopular opinion about Orchards

Hello, Homes are going for about $437,100 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in a similar situation? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

8 replies 19 upvotes best-worst
Wesley Gonzalez

Moving from Phoenix to Orchards next month

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 38-year-old chef and You can expect to pay around $1,685 for rent here. Let me know your thoughts. TIA!

3 replies 18 upvotes moving
Violet Smith

Honest thoughts on life in Orchards

You can expect to pay around $1,685 for rent here. The median home value here is around $437,100, which is pretty steep. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. What are your go-to spots?...

0 replies 19 upvotes living
Elena

Best neighborhoods in Orchards

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 29,716, Orchards is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this normal for Orchards? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

0 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Bella

What's it really like living in Orchards?

Hello, Just moved here 3 months ago and Rent is about $1,685/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $96,893 in Orchards. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I overthinking this? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -s...

0 replies 14 upvotes living
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