What are the schools like in Old Orchard, PA?

School district data for Old Orchard is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Old Orchard?

The median household income in Old Orchard, PA is $106,172 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Old Orchard, PA?

Old Orchard has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.1 inches.

Old Orchard, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Old Orchard, PA affordable or expensive?

Old Orchard's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Old Orchard is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $341,500 and the median rent is $1,954 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Old Orchard, PA?

Old Orchard has a violent crime rate of 93.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 590.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Old Orchard, PA a Good Place to Live?

Old Orchard is a small town of 1,826 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $106,172 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Old Orchard's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Old Orchard is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Old Orchard 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

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

Metric	Old Orchard, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$341,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,954	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$106,172	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Old Orchard's violent crime rate is 93.0 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

93.0 /100k

Property Crime

590.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Old Orchard, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Old Orchard sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 51.0 inches of annual precipitation and 41.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Old Orchard, PA
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	51.0"
Annual Snowfall	41.1"

Demographics

Metric	Old Orchard, PA	National Avg
Population	1,826	—
Median Age	53.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	3.5%	6.3%
Under 18	20.4%	22.2%
65 and over	33.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Glendon, PA 1 mi West Easton, PA 2 mi Wilson, PA 2 mi Palmer Heights, PA 2 mi Easton, PA 3 mi

Old Orchard vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Orchard, PA affordable or expensive?

Old Orchard's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Old Orchard roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $341,500 and median rent is $1,954/month.

What is the crime rate in Old Orchard, PA?

Old Orchard's violent crime rate is 93.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 590.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Old Orchard?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Old Orchard, PA a good place to live?

Old Orchard, PA has a population of 1,826, a median household income of $106,172, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Old Orchard?

Old Orchard averages 37.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.0 inches with about 41.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Old Orchard?

The population of Old Orchard, Pennsylvania is 1,826 with a median age of 53.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Old Orchard?

Key numbers for living in Old Orchard: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $341,500, median household income $106,172, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Old Orchard side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.