Orange, MA

Orange, Massachusetts

Introduction to 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 has a population of approximately 7,518.

Orange History

Orange was settled in 1746, and more settlers arrived between 1769 and 1780. Incorporated on October 15th, 1783, the town was named in honor of King William III, the Prince of Orange. From 1780 to 1840, it was primarily a farming community. Grout, the first automobile factory in the United States, was established in Orange in 1900. The town is located in Franklin County, which was founded in 1811.

Orange and Nearby Attractions

• Tully Mountain Wildlife Management Area and Trail
• Erving State Forest
• Lake Mattawa
• Northfield Mountain Cross Country Ski Area
• Historic Deerfield
• Hadley Farm Museum

Things To Do In Orange

Orange provides varisou opportunities for recreational activities. People may visit the Wendell State Forest, Erving State Forest, Federated Womens Club State Forest, and Tully Mountain Wildlife Management Area and Trail. The First Assembly of God Church, Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Saint Mary’s Parish Church are some of the local churches. The Orange Center Historic District is also worth visiting. Local celebrations include the North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival every September.

Orange Transportation

Air transportation is available at Worcester Regional Airport.

Orange Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Mount Wachusett Community College, University of Massachusetts - Amherst, and Keene State College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Orange, MA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Orange Almanac

Orange Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Orange Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Orange, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Orange Public Libraries

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Wal-Mart in Orange

Orange High Schools (2004)

RALPH C MAHAR REG
507 SOUTH MAIN STREET
978-544-2542
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 718 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14

Orange Colleges

(List of All Massachusetts Colleges)

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