At a Glance
Median Income
$76,768
$52,270 per capita
Home Value
$542,500
Zillow: $1,041,528
Median Rent
$960/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
87/100K
871/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.2%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Orleans Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orleans's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orleans a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orleans residents earn a median household income of $76,768 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,270. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,789 business establishments, including 1,098 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orleans is $542,500 , 92% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,041,528. Median rent is $960/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Orleans reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 871/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.2% of adults in Orleans hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orleans has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,618
Median Age64.4 yrs
Density697/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,768
Per Capita$52,270
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244
Housing
C+
Home Value$542,500
Rent$960
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$1,041,528
Housing Units1,404
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent87/100K
Property871/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault70/100K
Burglary104/100K
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation40 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.2%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+22.8%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Orleans was built in 1977.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,098 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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