What are the schools like in Orange, TX?

Orange is served primarily by LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Orange?

The median household income in Orange, TX is $58,756 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.7%.

What is the weather like in Orange, TX?

Orange has an average high temperature of 60.7°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Orange, TX affordable or expensive?

Orange's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Orange is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $140,200 and the median rent is $987 per month.

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

Orange has a violent crime rate of 451.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1191.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Orange, TX a Good Place to Live?

Orange is a small city of 19,221 in Texas, with a median household income of $58,756 and a 8.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Orange stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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: 90.2

Orange's overall cost of living index is 90.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Orange costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Orange, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$140,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$987	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,756	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Orange's violent crime rate is 451.4 per 100,000 residents — 19% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

451.4 /100k

Property Crime

1191.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Orange is served primarily by LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Orange, TX	National Avg
School District	LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Orange sees average highs of 60.7°F in January and 89.9°F in July, with 62.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Orange, TX
Average High — January	60.7°F
Average High — July	89.9°F
Annual Precipitation	62.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Orange, TX	National Avg
Population	19,221	—
Median Age	34.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	31.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	26.5%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pinehurst, TX 2 mi West Orange, TX 3 mi Little Cypress, TX 4 mi Forest Heights, TX 8 mi Bridge City, TX 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Orange

Orange, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

77630 77632

Orange vs Other Cities

Orange, TX vs Pinehurst, TX Orange, TX vs West Orange, TX Orange, TX vs Little Cypress, TX Orange, TX vs Forest Heights, TX Orange, TX vs Bridge City, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orange, TX affordable or expensive?

Orange's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Orange roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $140,200 and median rent is $987/month.

What is the crime rate in Orange, TX?

Orange's violent crime rate is 451.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1191.6 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 LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Orange, TX a good place to live?

Orange, TX has a population of 19,221, a median household income of $58,756, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%. 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 Orange?

Orange averages 60.7°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Orange?

Orange, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 77630, 77632.

What is the population of Orange?

The population of Orange, Texas is 19,221 with a median age of 34.7. 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 90 (100 = US average), median home $140,200, median household income $58,756, crime index 94 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.