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Living in
Orange.
Orange is an unincorporated community in the county, CT. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Orange
Living in Orange means settling into a prosperous, family-oriented suburb that's serious about stability over flash. With a median household income of $142,325 and nearly 60% of residents holding college degrees, you're looking at a well-educated, economically secure community of about 14,250 people—substantial enough to have real infrastructure, small enough that you're not drowning in sprawl. The town's economy is anchored by corporate headquarters like Pez candies and Avangrid's utility operations, which keeps the job market locally diverse, though most residents likely commute to New Haven, Stamford, or even New York for work (average commute is around 28 minutes).
Orange at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Foreign-Born
15.9%
Broadband Internet
96.0%
of households
Population Growth
+2.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.9% foreign-born, most often from Egypt
Who lives in Orange: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Orange, the largest foreign-born group is from Egypt (16.4%), and 4.3% of residents speak Arabic at home.
Under 18
22.9%
of residents
65 and Older
23.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.7%
of households
Married Couples
66.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 46% above CT average
Rent, home values, and income in Orange
In Orange, rent runs 46% above the CT average, and home values are 34% above the CT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,988
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
89.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $629,042 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CT
Unemployment in Orange
Unemployment in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, which includes Orange, is close to the CT average.
Unemployment rate
Orange: South Central Connecticut Planning Region rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Orange Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.5 min avg
How Orange residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Orange, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN)
Small hub738k passengers boarded in 2025
- 49 mi
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Medium hub3.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 56 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 88% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Orange runs 88% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
41.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
3,504.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,767 national, 2024)
Orange Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
In New Haven County, which includes Orange, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $80,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $469,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Flash Flood | $19,000 |
| 2022 | 13 | Winter Weather | $36,000 |
| 2021 | 14 | Flash Flood | $309,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $21.1M |
| 2019 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $176,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Winter Weather | $588,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
New Haven County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in New Haven County, which includes Orange, is typically good — 245 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
245
per year
Moderate Days
107
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
New Haven County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Orange has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.0"
Annual Snowfall
33.6"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
130
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
106
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 3.95" |
| Feb | 38°F | 19°F | 3.62" |
| Mar | 47°F | 27°F | 4.72" |
| Apr | 58°F | 38°F | 4.72" |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 4.04" |
| Jun | 77°F | 58°F | 3.93" |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 4.30" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.56" |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 4.38" |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 5.00" |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 4.24" |
| Dec | 41°F | 23°F | 4.57" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Orange
Uninsured
1.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Orange's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
West Haven VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 3.6 mi away · West Haven
Yale-new Haven Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · New Haven
Connecticut Mental Health Center
Psychiatric · 5 mi away · New Haven
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Orange
Orange's student/teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 59.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
59.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Orange (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,758 students · in-state tuition $69,900 · 98% graduate · median earnings $118,356 (10 yrs after entry)
Southern Connecticut State University
5.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,295 students · in-state tuition $13,438 · 57% graduate · median earnings $59,695 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,841 students · in-state tuition $49,320 · 63% graduate · median earnings $69,320 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,534 students · in-state tuition $35,760 · 60% graduate · median earnings $56,082 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 991 students · in-state tuition $43,118 · 55% graduate · median earnings $62,459 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Weir Farm National Historical Park, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Orange
Orange has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Weir Farm National Historical Park (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
37 mi awayFire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
40 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
49 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
56 mi awayHome Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
57 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
58 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
58 mi awayPublic Libraries in Orange
Case Memorial Library
176 Tyler City Rd., Orange
Cities Near Orange
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Orange?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Orange FAQ
Is Orange, Connecticut affordable?⌄
Orange's median rent is $2,172/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $142,325/year. Median home value is $491,500.
Is Orange, Connecticut safe?⌄
Orange's violent crime rate was 42 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3505 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Orange, Connecticut?⌄
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, which includes Orange, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Orange, Connecticut?⌄
The cost of living in Orange is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,172/month and median household income is $142,325/year. The median home value is $491,500. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Orange, Connecticut?⌄
The average commute in Orange is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from