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Orange County

#16 in Best Counties to Live in New York
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • County in New York
  • 7 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Orange County is located in New York with a population of 378,174. In Orange County, most residents own their homes. In Orange County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Orange County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Orange County are highly rated.
    Population
    378,174

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $260,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,187
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    —
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Orange County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      157.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      17.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      64.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      189
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,546.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      47.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      13%

    Working in Orange County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $75,146
    National
    $55,322
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      Orange County Reviews

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      I love this area their is many dining and shopping stores locally. I have had a great experience with the Pine Bush School District the teachers are very loving and caring towards their students. The only thing I dislike is how expensive it is to rent in this area other than that it’s fabulous!
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      Monroe is a great area for families to reside. There is a lot of cultural diversity. Locals are friendly. Monroe has the best schools around and the children are receiving the highest education. There are various different places available for entertainment such as the town library, movie theater and ponds. Surrounding areas with great hiking and night life are not too far. Overall just a wonderful place to raise a family and enjoy life.
      Orange County is a small area that has multiple issues. Accidents are more common than not and everyone knows each others business. You can not go anywhere without running into someone you know. Mall is pretty cool especially with recent updates.