Living in Orleans, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Orleans · Census data 2020–2024
Orleans has 2,235 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $65,330 (9% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $117,500, the median rent is $850/month.
Orleans at a glance
- Population
- 2,235
- Median age
- 48.2State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $65,330State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $117,500State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 59.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Orleans a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Orleans
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Orleans the median home value is $117,500, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $880 a month in housing costs.
Orleans median household income
The median household income in Orleans is $65,330 and the income per person is $37,743. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Orleans: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,060
- Owner-occupied
- 59.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.4%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.33
Orleans demographics
- Population
- 2,235
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 961
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Orleans ›
Education in Orleans
11% of adults 25 and older in Orleans have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Orleans
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Orleans vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans | 2,235 | $65,330 | $117,500 | $850 |
| Mitchell | 3,937 | $48,930 | $114,500 | $849 |
| Paoli | 3,125 | $42,906 | $150,700 | $799 |
| Saltillo | 117 | $41,649 | $46,000 | — |
| Campbellsburg | 635 | $49,688 | $150,400 | $818 |
| West Baden Springs | 543 | $42,857 | $163,800 | $817 |
| French Lick | 1,828 | $54,519 | $85,100 | $828 |
| Huron | 237 | $88,333 | — | — |
| Bedford | 13,837 | $49,553 | $152,400 | $828 |
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Orleans ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Orleans: FAQ
What is the median household income in Orleans, IN?
The median household income in Orleans is $65,330, 9% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Orleans?
The median home value in Orleans is $117,500, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Orleans?
The median gross rent in Orleans is $850 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Orleans, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in Orleans?
The median age in Orleans is 48.2 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Orleans?
The average commute to work in Orleans is 22 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Orleans?
The unemployment rate in Orleans is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Orleans?
11% of adults in Orleans have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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