Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Orono is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 8,205. Residents earn $181,875 per year, which is 142% above the national average.
Based on current data, Orono receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Orono offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Orono is $181,875, which is significantly higher than the national average — 142% above $75,149. This places Orono among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Orono is $952,400, making it a premium housing market at 238% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,653 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Orono is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 23 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 864 per 100,000, 56% below the national average.
Orono is a highly educated community — 68.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Orono has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches, including 54.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 92.0% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.0% |
| 40% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $181,875 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $131,289 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,297 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $131,468 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,874 |
| County GDP | $7,614M |
| Restaurants | 188 |
| Healthcare | 268 |
| Retail | 232 |
| Manufacturing | 153 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,648 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.70% |
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 31.2% |
| Census Median | $952,400 |
| 238% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,086,024 |
| Median List Price | $2,349,500 |
| Median List Price | $2,349,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $399 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.2% |
| Price Drops | 12.9% |
| Inventory | 31 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,653 |
| 42% above US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,648 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.70% |
| Obesity | 24.4% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.8% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.0% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 13.9% |
| Physical Distress | 8.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 3,990/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 268 |
| Total Violent | 23.5/100K |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 9.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 14.1/100K |
| Total Property | 864.3/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 103.3/100K |
| Theft | 704.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 56.4/100K |
| Arson | 4.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.8 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 54.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 15.9 sq mi (41.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 515/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9610°N, 93.5877°W |
| County FIPS | 27019 |
Winner: Republican by 5.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 68.9% |
| 104% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 515/sq mi |
| Total Area | 15.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 268 |
| Restaurants | 188 |
| Retail Stores | 232 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 31.2% |