What are the schools like in Orchard Hills, PA?

Orchard Hills is served primarily by Kiski Area SD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.7:1.

What is the median household income in Orchard Hills?

The median household income in Orchard Hills, PA is $58,358 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Orchard Hills, PA?

Orchard Hills has an average high temperature of 36.0°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Orchard Hills, PA affordable or expensive?

Orchard Hills's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Orchard Hills is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $101,200 and the median rent is $993 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Orchard Hills is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Orchard Hills, PA a Good Place to Live?

Orchard Hills is a small town of 1,920 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $58,358 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Orchard Hills stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Orchard Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Orchard Hills 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: 94.4

Orchard Hills's overall cost of living index is 94.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Orchard Hills costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Orchard Hills, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$101,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$993	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,358	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Orchard Hills is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Orchard Hills is served primarily by Kiski Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Orchard Hills, PA	National Avg
School District	Kiski Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Orchard Hills sees average highs of 36.0°F in January and 82.6°F in July, with 45.6 inches of annual precipitation and 28.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Orchard Hills, PA
Average High — January	36.0°F
Average High — July	82.6°F
Annual Precipitation	45.6"
Annual Snowfall	28.6"

Demographics

Metric	Orchard Hills, PA	National Avg
Population	1,920	—
Median Age	55.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	6.8%	22.2%
65 and over	30.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Orchard Hills

Orchard Hills, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

15613

Orchard Hills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orchard Hills, PA affordable or expensive?

Orchard Hills's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Orchard Hills roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $101,200 and median rent is $993/month.

What is the crime rate in Orchard Hills, PA?

Crime data for Orchard Hills is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Orchard Hills?

Public schools in Orchard Hills are operated by Kiski Area SD. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Orchard Hills, PA a good place to live?

Orchard Hills, PA has a population of 1,920, a median household income of $58,358, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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.

What is the weather like in Orchard Hills?

Orchard Hills averages 36.0°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.6 inches with about 28.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Orchard Hills?

Orchard Hills, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15613.

What is the population of Orchard Hills?

The population of Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania is 1,920 with a median age of 55.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Orchard Hills: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $101,200, median household income $58,358, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Orchard Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.