Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) C-
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Sparrow
Coffee Shop
The Hot Chocolate Sparrow (WiFi)
Coffee Shop
Sunbird
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Snowy Owl Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) C-
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
French Cable Station Museum
Museum
French Cable Station Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat CG 36500
Attraction
Jonathan Young Windmill
Attraction
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Crosby Mansion
Museum
Cape Rep Outdoor Theatre
Theatre Arts
Cape Rep Indoor Theatre
Theatre Arts
Brewster Historical Society
Museum
Penniman House
Attraction
Unknown Name
Museum
Unknown Name
Cinema
Eastham 1869 Schoolhouse Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Museum
Food and Drink (9) F
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Land Ho!
Bar
Ice Cream Café
Sweets
Ardath's
Fast Food
Sir Cricket Fish & Chips
Fast Food
The Local Scoop
Sweets
Windmill Liquors
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
the knack
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Sweets
Fitness (2) B
Unknown Name
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Younger Hall
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Friends Market
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Bakery
Nauset Fish Market
Seafood
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Nauset Farms
Grocery Store
Breakwater Fish and Market
Seafood
Parks (5) F
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Eldredge Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Windmill Park
Park
Nickerson Park Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Wiley Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Windmill Green
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (19) A+
The Salon 16 West
Beauty
Local Tech
Electronics
Bass River Optometrics
Optician
Verizon
Electronics
La Sirena Hair Lounge
Hairdresser
ProCuts
Hairdresser
Sara's Hair
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Toys
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Orleans Cycle
Bicycle
Snow's Home and Garden
Department Store
Verizon
Electronics
Sea Howl Bookshop
Books
Unknown Name
Mall
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Christmas Tree Shops
Houseware
To Dye For
Hairdresser
CG-36500
Gift Shop
Bird Watchers General Store
Gift Shop
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Lilli's Antique Emporium
Furniture
Nickerson Park Store
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Eastham Superette
Convenience Store
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Orleans.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations A+
Orleans - Old Colony Village
Bus Stop
Orleans - Main Street
Bus Stop
Orleans - Skaket Corners/Star Market
Bus Stop
Land Ho - Orleans
Bus Stop
Orleans - Underground Plaza
Bus Stop
Orleans - Stop & Shop
Bus Stop
Nickerson State Park
Bus Stop
S. Orleans - Route 39
Bus Stop
Eastham Town Hall
Bus Stop
Salt Pond Visitor Center - Eastham
Bus Stop
Salt Pond Visitor Center - Eastham
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Orleans is 141/100 - which is 6% higher than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime A+

Orleans crime rates are 901 per 100k, which is 35% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
749 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
153 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B-

The median income in Orleans is $57,176 - which is 19% lower than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$57,176 D
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Unknown Name
Clinic
Nauset Chiropractic
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Orleans Fire Department
Fire Station
Quest Diagnostics
Clinic
Orleans Police Department
Police
Orleans Police Dept
Police
Unknown Name
Police
Eastham Fire & Rescue Services
Fire Station
Eastham Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing D

Orleans home prices are $429,200 - which is 26% higher than Massachusetts
Home Price
$429,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
-2% C-
Home Affordability
7.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A-

The Orleans graduation rate is 94% - which is 8% higher than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
65% C+
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Orleans Elementary
Nauset Regional Middle
Eddy Elementary
Eastham Elementary
High Schools (0) F
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ratings D-

Orleans has an overall rating of 52% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes D-
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Orleans Area Facts

  • Orleans has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Orleans crime rates are 35% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Orleans is 6% higher than the Massachusetts average

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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Orleans? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Eldredge Park
      Unknown Name
      Windmill Park
      Nickerson Park Playground
      Unknown Name
      Wiley Park

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      French Cable Station Museum
      French Cable Station Museum
      Unknown Name
      Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat CG 36500
      Jonathan Young Windmill
      Unknown Name
      Crosby Mansion

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin' Donuts
      Land Ho!
      Ice Cream Café
      Ardath's
      Sir Cricket Fish & Chips
      The Local Scoop
      Windmill Liquors
      Wendy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Orleans? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Orleans.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Orleans? The cost of living in Orleans is 141/100 - which is 6% higher than Massachusetts.
      Orleans
      141

      41% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Orleans? Orleans crime rates are 901, which are 35% lower than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      901 per 100k people

      61% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 111

      61% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -32%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Orleans? The median income in Orleans is $57,176 which is 19% lower than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $57,1763% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,05331% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      62% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Orleans a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Nauset Chiropractic

      D Housing

      What are Orleans home prices? Orleans home prices are $429,200 - which is 26% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $429,200132% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9233% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      10% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Orleans have good schools? The Orleans graduation rate is 94% - which is 8% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      65%

      35% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      11:1

      34% lower than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Orleans a good place to live? Orleans has an overall rating of 52% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      52%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      52%

      3 total surveys

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