Orange 71 Excellent
Orange Livability #281 ranked city in Texas#6,051 ranked city in the USARanks better than 79% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Orange

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

  • Health & Safety

    Good air quality as well as nearby health facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, fire and police stations all contribute to a higher than average health and safety score.

  • Ratings

    Based on recent surveys and polls, locals gave high marks in the walkability to local amenities, safety, public transit, friendliness of neighbors and overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Schools

    The low schools score could result from issues like below-average graduation rates, inadequate reading and math scores, and the unavailability of local elementary and high schools.

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What's it like Living in Orange?

Orange, Texas is a medium-sized city with a population of 18,458 residents. Orange is mostly populated by White (59%) and Black or African American (33%) ethnic groups.

Living in Orange can be a fulfilling experience for anyone moving to the city. Having said that, in the state of Texas, there are many amazing places to live, so choose wisely! When searching for a new neighborhood, several factors play a vital role in determining its suitability. Safety should be a top priority, ensuring a secure environment with low crime rates. Proximity to your workplace or school helps minimize commuting time and allows for a better work-life balance. Availability of essential amenities such as parks, coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and healthcare facilities contributes to convenience and well-being. Access to reliable public transportation options facilitates easy commuting and connectivity. Additionally, considering the sense of community and the overall atmosphere that resonates with your lifestyle and preferences fosters a harmonious living experience. To help you find the best places to live in and around Orange, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like amenities, health & safety, employment, housing and more.

With a livability score of 71 out of 100, Orange is ranked #5,615 in the United States and #258 in Texas. If we take a closer look at each of the categories individually, we see that Orange ranks well for housing (A-). Orange does not do well for the following: amenities (F) and education (D). It might be a smart idea to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

A robust real estate market serves as a crucial economic indicator, reflecting the local area's strength, stability and the confidence of its residents. Orange excels in the housing sector, scoring high marks based on factors such as median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability. These calculations suggest that the apartment rental and real estate market in the region is exceptionally healthy, highlighting the area's economic vitality and attractiveness to potential homebuyers and renters.

Assuming that Orange meets all of your requirements like low crime rates, good schools and great local amenities, the next most important item to examine is the affordability of real estate in Orange. Everything else becomes a lot less important if it turns out that home prices in Orange are simply unattainable. The median home price for Orange homes is $101,800, which is 28.7% lower than the Texas average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Orange, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 1.8, which is 30.8% lower than the Texas average.

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      Orange transportation information

      Statistic Orange Texas National
      Average one way commute22min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work77.7%80.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool16.7%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.8%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.9%1.6%2.8%
      Working from home2.0%4.3%4.6%
      Source: The Orange, TX data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).