West Orange, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Orange County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,442 Population 1,012/sq mi density
$59,583 Median Income $26,904 per capita
$110,700 Home Value $108,536 Zillow
$1,402 Median Rent 45.4% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
322 Violent Crime/100K 2,312 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$59,583 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,700 home value, $1,402/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
322 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

West Orange, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,583
21% below
$26,904 per capita
Home Value
$110,700
61% below
Zillow: $108,536
Median Rent
$1,402/mo
21% above
45.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
322/100K
15% below
2,312/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
31% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How West Orange Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Orange's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
39%
Rent
121%
Poverty
120%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
85%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Orange a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Orange residents earn a median household income of $59,583 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,904. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,478 business establishments, including 148 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Orange is $110,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,536. Median rent is $1,402/month, with 45.4% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

West Orange reports 322 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,312/100K.

Education

23.2% of adults in West Orange hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Orange has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population3,442
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density1,012/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,583
Per Capita$26,904
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$5,864M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,240

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,700
Rent$1,402
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$108,536
Housing Units1,546
Rent Burden45.4%

Crime

F
Violent322/100K
Property2,312/100K

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,675/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain62.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation8 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute21 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in West Orange was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 148 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.