Florida · Metropolitan Area
Orchid is a small town in Florida with a population of 553. Residents earn $136,875 per year, which is 82% above the national average.
Based on current data, Orchid receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Orchid offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Orchid is $136,875, which is significantly higher than the national average — 82% above $75,149. This places Orchid among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 106 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Orchid is $2,000,001, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 14.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Orchid is a highly educated community — 91.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Orchid has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 81.9% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.1% |
| 35% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $136,875 |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $156,689 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,115 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $146,925 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,868 |
| County GDP | $11,152M |
| Restaurants | 316 |
| Healthcare | 560 |
| Retail | 612 |
| Manufacturing | 104 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,815 |
| 352% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.79% |
| Commute Time | 106.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.4% |
| Public Transit | 4.9% |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |
| Census Median | $2,000,001 |
| 609% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $4,174,100 |
| Median List Price | $4,174,100 |
| $/Sq Ft | $952 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 99.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,815 |
| 352% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.79% |
| Obesity | 19.8% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 22.1% |
| Asthma | 6.6% |
| COPD | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.8% |
| Depression | 12.8% |
| Mental Distress | 10.1% |
| Physical Distress | 8.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 60.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,380/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 560 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.4 inches |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | -2 ft (-1 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 446/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.7719°N, 80.4245°W |
| County FIPS | 12061 |
Winner: Republican by 27.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 91.3% |
| 171% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 446/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 99.4% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 560 |
| Restaurants | 316 |
| Retail Stores | 612 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Avg Commute | 106.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.4% |
| Public Transit | 4.9% |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |