Orland, CA

Full City Profile · California · Glenn County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,252 Population 2,706/sq mi density
$64,531 Median Income $26,078 per capita
$320,700 Home Value $394,986 Zillow
$1,092 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
285 Violent Crime/100K 868 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$64,531 median income, 6.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$320,700 home value, $1,092/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Orland, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,531
14% below
$26,078 per capita
Home Value
$320,700
14% above
Zillow: $394,986
Median Rent
$1,092/mo
6% below
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
285/100K
25% below
868/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
75.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Orland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Orland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
86%
Home Value
114%
Rent
94%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
178%
Crime
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Orland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Orland residents earn a median household income of $64,531 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,078. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,327 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Orland is $320,700 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,986. Median rent is $1,092/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Orland reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 868/100K.

Education

12.8% of adults in Orland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 75.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Orland has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population8,252
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density2,706/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born19.3%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,531
Per Capita$26,078
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$1,468M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

B+
Home Value$320,700
Rent$1,092
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$394,986
Housing Units2,944
Rent Burden31.2%

Crime

F
Violent285/100K
Property868/100K

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,723/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain21.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation250 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+75.8%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Orland was founded in 1909.
The median home in Orland was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
19.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.