At a Glance
Median Income
$64,531
$26,078 per capita
Home Value
$320,700
Zillow: $387,285
Median Rent
$1,092/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
430/100K
1,745/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
75.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
326 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orland a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 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 4.2% (17% 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 $387,285. 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 430 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,745/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population8,252
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density2,706/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,531
Per Capita$26,078
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$1,468M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
B+
Home Value$320,700
Rent$1,092
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$387,285
Housing Units2,944
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent430/100K
Property1,745/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault273/100K
Burglary300/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,723/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain21.4 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.