salaryRent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Most households rent (57%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,280 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 77 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Orange Cove?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Orange Cove
| Size | Orange Cove | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $741 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $821 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,075 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,403 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,350 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Orange Cove overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Orange Cove, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Orange Cove
Life in Orange Cove
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Orange Cove?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $280 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $254,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,400 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Orange Cove, CA?
Renting in Orange Cove costs a median of about $1,482 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Orange Cove?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,280 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Orange Cove cheap or expensive?
Orange Cove is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.4% of the typical household income of $50,289. It ranks 77th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Orange Cove?
The median homeowner in Orange Cove pays $1,626 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.
Is Orange Cove more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Orange Cove?
The median home value in Orange Cove is $254,000, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
9,695 people live in Orange Cove. Numbers are typical (middle) values.