What are the schools like in Orchard, TX?

Orchard is served primarily by BRAZOS ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Orchard?

The median household income in Orchard, TX is $41,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Orchard, TX?

Orchard has an average high temperature of 63.7°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Orchard, TX affordable or expensive?

Orchard's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Orchard is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $150,000 and the median rent is $1,130 per month.

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

Orchard has a violent crime rate of 166.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1193.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Orchard, TX a Good Place to Live?

Orchard is a small town of 248 in Texas, with a median household income of $41,750 . Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Orchard stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All 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: 100.2

Orchard's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Orchard costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Orchard, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$150,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,130	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Orchard's violent crime rate is 166.8 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

166.8 /100k

Property Crime

1193.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Orchard is served primarily by BRAZOS ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Orchard, TX	National Avg
School District	BRAZOS ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	2.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	58.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Orchard sees average highs of 63.7°F in January and 94.8°F in July, with 51.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Orchard, TX
Average High — January	63.7°F
Average High — July	94.8°F
Annual Precipitation	51.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Orchard, TX	National Avg
Population	248	—
Median Age	49.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	33.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.4%	22.2%
65 and over	32.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Weston Lakes, TX 4 mi Simonton, TX 5 mi Wallis, TX 6 mi East Bernard, TX 8 mi Fulshear, TX 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Orchard

Orchard, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

77464

Orchard vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orchard, TX affordable or expensive?

Orchard's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Orchard roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $150,000 and median rent is $1,130/month.

What is the crime rate in Orchard, TX?

Orchard's violent crime rate is 166.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1193.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Orchard?

Public schools in Orchard are operated by BRAZOS ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 2.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Orchard, TX a good place to live?

Orchard, TX has a population of 248, a median household income of $41,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Orchard?

Orchard averages 63.7°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Orchard?

Orchard, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77464.

What is the population of Orchard?

The population of Orchard, Texas is 248 with a median age of 49.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Orchard?

Key numbers for living in Orchard: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $150,000, median household income $41,750, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Orchard side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.