salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Most homes (89.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 59.4% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $105,280 a year. That is $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Connecticut cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Connecticut. It is number 53 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Orange?
Share of households by yearly income. 59.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Orange
| Size | Orange | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,183 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,072 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Orange overall?
Everyday prices in Connecticut overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Orange, so the Connecticut figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Orange
Life in Orange
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Orange?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $778 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $491,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $49,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Orange, CT?
Renting in Orange costs a median of about $2,632 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.
How much do I need to make to live in Orange?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $105,280 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Orange cheap or expensive?
Orange is rated OK: rent takes 20.6% of the typical household income of $153,498. It ranks 53rd cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Orange?
The median homeowner in Orange pays $8,988 a year in property taxes, about 1.83% of the median home value.
Is Orange more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Connecticut are 4% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Orange?
The median home value in Orange is $491,500, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
14,315 people live in Orange. Numbers are typical (middle) values.