At a Glance
Median Income
$56,890
$26,135 per capita
Home Value
$219,200
Zillow: $294,244
Median Rent
$1,150/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.0%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
258 sunny days/yr
How Orono Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orono's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orono a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orono residents earn a median household income of $56,890 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,135. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,980 business establishments, including 352 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orono is $219,200 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,244. Median rent is $1,150/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Orono reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 718/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
68.0% of adults in Orono hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(102% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orono has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population10,699
Median Age21.7 yrs
Density1,518/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,890
Per Capita$26,135
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$3,681M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$219,200
Rent$1,150
Ownership43.9%
Zillow$294,244
Housing Units3,261
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent65/100K
Property718/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault37/100K
Burglary56/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,940/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation192 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.0%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+39.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute17 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Orono was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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