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Orange, MA


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Orange, Massachusetts

Orange, Massachusetts, in Franklin county, is 34 miles NE of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 65 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Springfield metropolitan area. Orange contains a population of approximately 7,518.

The People and Families of Orange

In Orange, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orange had a median family income of $44,128.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Orange favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Orange Housing

Orange has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Orange, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Massachusetts. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Orange the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Orange, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyOrange Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Orange Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Orange, MA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population75
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men51
Racial Diversity36
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty63
People in Middle Class or Better51
Median Family Income51
College Educated Adults41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use42
Short Commute Times48
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents810
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Property Taxes510
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime73
Low Violent Crime31

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