At a Glance
Median Income
$96,893
$41,222 per capita
Home Value
$437,100
Zillow: $842,207
Median Rent
$1,685/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
12.8% smoking rate
How Orchards Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orchards's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orchards a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orchards residents earn a median household income of $96,893 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,222. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,322 business establishments, including 903 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orchards is $437,100 , 55% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $842,207. Median rent is $1,685/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
24.5% of adults in Orchards hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orchards has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population29,716
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density5,554/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born14.8%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$96,893
Per Capita$41,222
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$33,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A
Home Value$437,100
Rent$1,685
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$842,207
Housing Units10,183
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain36.9 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation273 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Orchards was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Portland International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
14.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 903 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.