Orleans 73 Excellent
Orleans Livability #104 ranked city in Massachusetts#4,999 ranked city in the USARanks better than 82% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Orleans

PROS
  • Commute

    An elevated score in the commute category points to excellent public transit accessibility and shorter-than-average work commute times in this area.

  • Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • 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.

  • Schools

    The schools category earns a high score due to factors like exceptional test scores, strong education levels and the close proximity of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Cost Of Living

    Living in this region comes with a high cost of living, translating to elevated costs for homes, goods and services, groceries, utilities, health care and transportation.

  • Ratings

    AreaVibes collected feedback from local residents in the area through surveys and polls, and the results did not show a favorable view of things like local amenities and the safety of the area.

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      Orleans transportation information

      Statistic Orleans Massachusetts National
      Average one way commute24min29min26min
      Workers who drive to work85.7%71.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool0.0%7.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%9.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.8%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.7%4.9%2.8%
      Working from home11.5%4.7%4.6%
      Source: The Orleans, MA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).