What are the schools like in West Orange, TX?

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

What is the median household income in West Orange?

The median household income in West Orange, TX is $63,409 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in West Orange, TX?

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

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

Q: Is West Orange, TX affordable or expensive?

West Orange's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means West Orange is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $98,200 and the median rent is $1,268 per month.

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

West Orange has a violent crime rate of 321.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2282.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is West Orange, TX a Good Place to Live?

West Orange is a small town of 3,444 in Texas, with a median household income of $63,409 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

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

All West 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

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

Metric	West Orange, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$98,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,268	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,409	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

West Orange's violent crime rate is 321.9 per 100,000 residents — 15% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

321.9 /100k

Property Crime

2282.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	West Orange, TX	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	19.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

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

Demographics

Metric	West Orange, TX	National Avg
Population	3,444	—
Median Age	30.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	27.0%	22.2%
65 and over	18.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pinehurst, TX 2 mi Orange, TX 3 mi Bridge City, TX 6 mi Little Cypress, TX 7 mi Forest Heights, TX 11 mi

West Orange vs Other Cities

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Orange, TX affordable or expensive?

West Orange's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes West Orange roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $98,200 and median rent is $1,268/month.

What is the crime rate in West Orange, TX?

West Orange's violent crime rate is 321.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2282.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in West Orange?

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

Is West Orange, TX a good place to live?

West Orange, TX has a population of 3,444, a median household income of $63,409, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 West Orange?

West 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 is the population of West Orange?

The population of West Orange, Texas is 3,444 with a median age of 30.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in West Orange?

Key numbers for living in West Orange: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $98,200, median household income $63,409, crime index 94 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Orange side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.