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Orangeville is a small town of 917 in Illinois, with a median household income of $63,690
and a 13.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Orangeville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Orangeville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Orangeville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.3
Orangeville's overall cost of living index is 90.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Orangeville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Orangeville, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$136,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$577
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,690
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Orangeville's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
186.5 /100k
Property Crime
723.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Orangeville is served primarily by Orangeville CUSD 203.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Orangeville, IL
National Avg
School District
Orangeville CUSD 203
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Orangeville sees average highs of 26.7°F in January
and 82.5°F in July,
with 38.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.5 inches of snow per year.
Orangeville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Orangeville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $136,100 and median rent is $577/month.
Orangeville's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 723.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Orangeville are operated by Orangeville CUSD 203.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 16.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Orangeville, IL has a population of 917, a median household income of $63,690, and an unemployment rate of 13.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Orangeville averages 26.7°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.2 inches
with about 41.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Orangeville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61060.
The population of Orangeville, Illinois is 917 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Orangeville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $136,100, median household income $63,690, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Orangeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
