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Orchard Park

  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Buffalo, NY
  • 47 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      D+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B
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    Orchard Park is a suburb of Buffalo with a population of 29,545. Orchard Park is in Erie County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Orchard Park offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Orchard Park there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many retirees live in Orchard Park and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Orchard Park are highly rated.
    About Orchard Park...
    Population
    29,545

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $228,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $947
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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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
      50.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      26.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      16.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      100.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      991.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      20.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Orchard Park

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $89,955
    National
    $55,322
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    Orchard Park Reviews

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    Orchard Park was a great place to grow up! They have excellent public schools and a multitude of things to do as a young kid. A majority of the restaurants in OP are local to the area, and are hot spots with all the residents nearby. There are many different swim clubs for summer activities, as well as the Recreation Dept. has many programs for kids! Orchard Park is not as diverse, but it is a healthy and safe community for all. The commute to downtown for work is only about 20 minutes which is great!
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    My favorite thing about Orchard Park is the greenery. In any part of Orchard Park, you can easily find a nice place to walk or ride a bike. Most of your shopping can be done within Orchard Park. The nearest mall is about 15 minutes away and the city is about 30 minutes away. The library has very good selection. Public transportation is pretty much nonexistent. There is one bus that leaves Orchard Park for the city at around 7:30 AM and returns in the evening.
    Orchard Park is a rich white suburb of Buffalo. It has very little diversity or character compared to the city. Restaurants are ho-hum. Schools are good for molding white-collar workers, and sports are emphasized over individuality. Local government seems stuck in the 1950s, bows to the whims of the old-boy network and lacks transparency. That said, it's relatively safe and there's alot of pleasantly inoffensive people around.