What are the schools like in Orange, MA?

Orange is served primarily by Orange. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Orange?

The median household income in Orange, MA is $55,558 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.0%.

What is the weather like in Orange, MA?

Orange has an average high temperature of 33.4°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 52.2 inches.

Orange, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Orange, MA affordable or expensive?

Orange's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Orange is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $203,400 and the median rent is $988 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Orange, MA?

Orange has a violent crime rate of 317.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 926.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Orange, MA a Good Place to Live?

Orange is a small town of 3,731 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $55,558 and a 13.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Orange stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Orange is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Orange 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: 98.4

Orange's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Orange costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Orange, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$203,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$988	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,558	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Orange's violent crime rate is 317.6 per 100,000 residents — 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

317.6 /100k

Property Crime

926.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Orange is served primarily by Orange. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Orange, MA	National Avg
School District	Orange	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Orange sees average highs of 33.4°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 42.2 inches of annual precipitation and 52.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Orange, MA
Average High — January	33.4°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.2"
Annual Snowfall	52.2"

Demographics

Metric	Orange, MA	National Avg
Population	3,731	—
Median Age	41.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	20.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Athol, MA 3 mi Petersham, MA 10 mi Northfield, MA 10 mi Millers Falls, MA 10 mi Baldwinville, MA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Orange

Orange, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01364

Orange vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orange, MA affordable or expensive?

Orange's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Orange roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $203,400 and median rent is $988/month.

What is the crime rate in Orange, MA?

Orange's violent crime rate is 317.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 926.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Orange?

Public schools in Orange are operated by Orange. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Orange, MA a good place to live?

Orange, MA has a population of 3,731, a median household income of $55,558, and an unemployment rate of 13.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Orange?

Orange averages 33.4°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.2 inches with about 52.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Orange?

Orange, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01364.

What is the population of Orange?

The population of Orange, Massachusetts is 3,731 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Orange?

Key numbers for living in Orange: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $203,400, median household income $55,558, crime index 68 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Orange side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.