At a Glance
Median Income
$181,875
$131,289 per capita
Home Value
$952,400
Zillow: $1,086,024
Median Rent
$1,653/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
69/100K
619/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.9%
99.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 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+
3.7 / 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 $181,875 , which is 142% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $131,289. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,874 business establishments, including 188 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orono is $952,400 , 238% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,086,024. Median rent is $1,653/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Orono reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 619/100K. The murder rate is 4.9/100K.
Education
68.9% of adults in Orono hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(104% above the national average).
99.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orono has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population8,205
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density515/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$181,875
Per Capita$131,289
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$7,614M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
Housing
B+
Home Value$952,400
Rent$1,653
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$1,086,024
Housing Units3,406
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent69/100K
Property619/100K
Murder4.9/100K
Assault25/100K
Burglary123/100K
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death3,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation932 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.9%
High School+99.8%
Graduate+26.5%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute25 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Orono was founded in 1889.
The median home in Orono was built in 1981.
31.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 188 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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