What are the schools like in Orange, VA?

Orange is served primarily by Orange County Public Schools. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Orange?

The median household income in Orange, VA is $59,196 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Orange, VA?

Orange has an average high temperature of 44.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Orange, VA affordable or expensive?

Orange's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Orange is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $236,900 and the median rent is $1,035 per month.

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

Orange has a violent crime rate of 400.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1409.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Orange, VA a Good Place to Live?

Orange is a small town of 4,919 in Virginia, with a median household income of $59,196 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Orange stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), 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: 96.5

Orange's overall cost of living index is 96.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Orange costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Orange, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$236,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,035	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,196	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Orange's violent crime rate is 400.1 per 100,000 residents — 5% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

400.1 /100k

Property Crime

1409.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Orange is served primarily by Orange County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Orange, VA	National Avg
School District	Orange County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Orange sees average highs of 44.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 43.7 inches of annual precipitation and 16.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Orange, VA
Average High — January	44.4°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	43.7"
Annual Snowfall	16.4"

Demographics

Metric	Orange, VA	National Avg
Population	4,919	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	63.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	28.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gordonsville, VA 9 mi Barboursville, VA 11 mi Blue Ridge Shores, VA 11 mi Madison, VA 12 mi Brightwood, VA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Orange

Orange, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22960

Orange vs Other Cities

Orange, VA vs Gordonsville, VA Orange, VA vs Barboursville, VA Orange, VA vs Blue Ridge Shores, VA Orange, VA vs Madison, VA Orange, VA vs Brightwood, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orange, VA affordable or expensive?

Orange's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Orange roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $236,900 and median rent is $1,035/month.

What is the crime rate in Orange, VA?

Orange's violent crime rate is 400.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1409.8 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 Orange County Public Schools. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Orange, VA a good place to live?

Orange, VA has a population of 4,919, a median household income of $59,196, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. 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 44.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.7 inches with about 16.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Orange?

Orange, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22960.

What is the population of Orange?

The population of Orange, Virginia is 4,919 with a median age of 37.1. 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 96 (100 = US average), median home $236,900, median household income $59,196, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.