Median Income
$99,000
32% higher than US avg
Home Value
$400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
23.0%
32% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,020
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment
3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.0%
44% lower than US avg
How Orford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population5,007
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density95/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,000
Per Capita$66,300
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty7.0%
Commute29 min
Housing
A
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,020
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,245
Rent Burden10.8%
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+12.5%
Graduate+13.3%
Is Orford a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Orford receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Orford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Orford is $99,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Orford among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Orford is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,020 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 12.5% have completed high school.
Orford has a population of 5,007 with a density of 95 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).
Population
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 3.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Spanish | 93.0% |
| 594% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.3% |
The median household income in Orford is $99,000, which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $99,000 |
| 32% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $66,300 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 32.7% |
The median home value in Orford is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,020 (12% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $400,000 |
| 42% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,020 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 10.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 93.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 6.9% |
| Housing Units | 2,245 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Orford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 52.6 sq mi (136.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |