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Orange County
  • County in North Carolina
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Orange County

#2 in Best Counties to Live in North Carolina
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      A minus
    6. Jobs
      A
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      A
    Orange County is located in North Carolina with a population of 147,376. Orange County is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. In Orange County, most residents own their homes. In Orange County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Orange County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Orange County are highly rated.
    Population
    147,376
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $339,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,180
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      100.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      23.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      63.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      433.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,828
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      85.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      18%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      35%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Orange County

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $79,205
    National
    $69,021
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