At a Glance
Median Income
$136,875
$156,689 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $343,439
Violent Crime
170/100K
2,023/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
91.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.8%
6.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Orchid Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orchid's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orchid 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
Orchid residents earn a median household income of $136,875 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $156,689. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,868 business establishments, including 316 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orchid is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,439. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Safety & Crime
Orchid reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,023/100K.
Education
91.3% of adults in Orchid hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(171% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orchid has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population553
Median Age67.3 yrs
Density446/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$136,875
Per Capita$156,689
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$11,152M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent
Ownership99.4%
Zillow$343,439
Housing Units470
Rent Burden34.4%
Crime
F
Violent170/100K
Property2,023/100K
Health
Obesity19.8%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking6.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death9,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain56.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation-2 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+91.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+30.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute106 min
Broadband99.4%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Orchid was founded in 1957.
The median home in Orchid was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Vero Beach Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 316 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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