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Orange County
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Orange County

#43 in Best Counties to Buy a House in Texas
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Housing
      B+
    3. Nightlife
      B
    4. Good for Families
      B+
    5. Diversity
      B
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      A
    8. Cost of Living
      A minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      B
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      B minus
    Orange County is located in Texas with a population of 85,045. In Orange County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Orange County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Orange County are above average.
    Population
    85,045
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $131,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $882
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      313.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      9
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      117.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      557.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,498.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      232.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Orange County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $68,756
    National
    $69,021
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