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Orange

#2 in Best Places to Raise a Family in New Haven County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Connecticut
  • 42 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Orange is a town in Connecticut with a population of 13,937. Orange is in New Haven County and is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Living in Orange offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Orange there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Orange and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Orange are highly rated.
    Population
    13,937

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $389,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,658
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      12%
    • Own
      88%
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    Orange Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      7.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      14.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      28.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      371.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,685.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      264.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      30%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Orange

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $117,215
    National
    $55,322
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    Orange Reviews

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    I love living in Orange, Connecticut. The school system is great and Amity Regional High School is a Blue Ribbon School. Eventhough it is in Woodbridge, Connecticut the town's of Bethany, Orange and Woodbridge students attend. The neighborhood I live in is quiet and very safe. The Boston Post Road is located in Orange and some other cities and towns. The Post Road has everything you need for your shopping needs. Also, one of my favorite places in Orange is the Old Tavern Baseball fields. I have played baseball on all of the fields.
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    I have lived in Orange all my life, and it has been an overall good experience. I attended the public school system here and got a quality education. All of the teachers were very good. The town is very family friendly, offering multiple town events per year such as the fair and the carnival. It is easy to commute in Orange as the roads are usually not busy. It is not very easy to find a job in Orange, and many residents commute to neighboring towns to work. Orange is a very pleasant place to live, and everyone you meet is very kind.
    I grew up in Orange and it was a wonderful place to live. The school system was fantastic and allowed to me excel in college and in my career. My friends were the best I could have had. The culture of the town is one of a rural small town, despite being modern and suburban complete with town fairs including volunteer firemen's carnival and other festivals encouraging unity in the community. The community in Orange is very charitable, the people who live here know it is not a cheap place to live and therefore make donations through schools, religious institutions and the community center to support those living through hard times.