salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 10.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $34,000 a year. That is $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Iowa cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Iowa. It is number 10 of 86 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Orange City?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Orange City
| Size | Orange City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $811 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $868 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,367 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,880 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Orange City overall?
Everyday prices in Iowa overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Orange City, so the Iowa figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Orange City
Life in Orange City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Orange City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $982 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $264,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,400 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Orange City, IA?
Renting in Orange City costs a median of about $850 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Iowa median is $1,071.
How much do I need to make to live in Orange City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $34,000 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Orange City cheap or expensive?
Orange City is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.5% of the typical household income of $88,569. It ranks 10th cheapest of 86 Iowa cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Orange City?
The median homeowner in Orange City pays $3,387 a year in property taxes, about 1.28% of the median home value.
Is Orange City more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Iowa are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Orange City?
The median home value in Orange City is $264,000, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
6,426 people live in Orange City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.