salaryRent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 38.2 minutes each way. Most homes (86.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $101,080 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 229 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Orange Lake?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Orange Lake
| Size | Orange Lake | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,312 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,831 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Orange Lake overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Orange Lake, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Orange Lake
Life in Orange Lake
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Orange Lake?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $15 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $362,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,210 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Orange Lake, NY?
Renting in Orange Lake costs a median of about $2,527 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Orange Lake?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $101,080 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Orange Lake cheap or expensive?
Orange Lake is rated OK: rent takes 25.8% of the typical household income of $117,624. It ranks 229th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Orange Lake?
The median homeowner in Orange Lake pays $6,356 a year in property taxes, about 1.76% of the median home value.
Is Orange Lake more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Orange Lake?
The median home value in Orange Lake is $362,100, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
9,784 people live in Orange Lake. Numbers are typical (middle) values.