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Orange County
  • County in Virginia

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Housing
    grade B minus
  3. Nightlife
    grade C+
  4. Good for Families
    grade B+
  5. Diversity
    grade B
  6. Jobs
    grade B+
  7. Weather
    grade A minus
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  11. Commute
    grade D+

editorial

Orange County is located in Virginia with a population of 36,001. In Orange County, most residents own their homes. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Orange County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Orange County are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$272,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$950
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    21%
  • Own
    79%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    120.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    15.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    15.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    120.6
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    949.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    120.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    11%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

Working in Orange County

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$79,211
National
$69,021

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