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Orange Cove, California

Introduction to Orange Cove, California

Orange Cove, California, in Fresno county, is 20 miles N of Visalia, California and 26 miles E of Fresno, California. The city is conveniently located inside the Fresno metropolitan area. There are an estimated 7,722 people in Orange Cove.

Orange Cove History

Orange Cove was once owned by Elmer M. Sherdian. He made contacts with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway officials so he could persuade them to construct a road through that district. In fact, it was Sherdian who named the area Orange Cove, though no orange groves existed at that time. The city of Orange Cove was incorporated in 1948.

Orange Cove and nearby Attractions

  • Meux Home Museum
  • Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks
  • Imagine U Children's Museum
  • Tulare County Museum
  • Woodville Park
  • Grant Grove National Parks

Things To Do In Orange Cove

Orange Cove includes a number of beautiful landscapes surrounded by the orange groves where you can enjoy a wonderful day trip with your family. It is one of the best destinations for skiers. You can also enjoy boating and trout fishing in the nearby Kings River.

Orange Cove Transportation

International air transportation is available from Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

Orange Cove Higher Education

Reedley College is nearby.

High Points

Orange Cove strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyOrange Cove Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Orange Cove Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 10%Orange Cove Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Orange Cove, CA

Comparing Orange Cove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity84
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times47
Public Transportation Use11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents710
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11
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