Orchid, FL

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.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
553 Population 446/sq mi density
$136,875 Median Income $156,689 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
74°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$136,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
91.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $136,875
82% higher than US avg
Home Value $2,000,001
609% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 91.3%
171% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 19.8%
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
81% lower than US avg

How Orchid Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population553
Median Age67.3 yrs
Density446/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 67%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$136,875
Per Capita$156,689
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$11,152M
Commute106 min

Housing

F
Home Value$2,000,001
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity19.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression12.8%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain56.4 in/yr
Elevation-2 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+91.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.60

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute106 min
Broadband99.4%
Libraries5

Is Orchid a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Orchid has a population of 553 with a density of 446 people per square mile. The median age is 67.3 years, 73% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (66.7%), with 2.2% Black.

Population

553
Total Population
446
People / sq mi
67.3yrs
Median Age
73% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Orchid vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only81.9%
4% above US avg
Spanish18.1%
35% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Orchid vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Orchid is $136,875, which is 82% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 106 minutes.

Income: Orchid vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$136,875
82% above US avg
Per Capita Income$156,689
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115
IRS Avg AGI$146,925

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,868
County GDP$11,152M

Business (County)

Restaurants316
Healthcare560
Retail612
Manufacturing104

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$15,815
352% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time106.0 min
Drive Alone77.4%
Public Transit4.9%
Work from Home13.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Orchid is $2,000,001, 609% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$2,000,001
609% above US avg
Median List Price$4,174,100

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$4,174,100
$/Sq Ft$952
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio95.5%
Price Drops10.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,212
1 Bedroom$1,296
2 Bedrooms$1,526
3 Bedrooms$1,971
4 Bedrooms$2,261

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied99.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$15,815
352% above US avg
Effective Rate0.79%
In Orchid, 19.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 12.8% report depression. 13.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Orchid vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity19.8%
38% below US avg
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure22.1%
Asthma6.6%
COPD3.6%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking11.6%
Physical Inactivity13.8%
Depression12.8%
Mental Distress10.1%
Physical Distress8.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.8%
Checkup Rate60.6%
Premature Death9,380/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access86.8%
Healthcare Facilities560

Crime Rates: Orchid vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Safety Score

Orchid has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.4 inches
48% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation-2 ft (-1 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density446/sq mi
Coordinates27.7719°N, 80.4245°W
County FIPS12061
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 91.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (171% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.4-point margin. 99.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.4%
D 36%

Winner: Republican by 27.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+91.3%
171% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.60
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density446/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access99.4%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities560
Restaurants316
Retail Stores612

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute106.0 min
Drive Alone77.4%
Public Transit4.9%
Work from Home13.2%

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