Living in Orland, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Orland · Census data 2020–2024
Orland has 1,915 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median household income is $69,348 (7% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $277,100, the median rent is $1,149/month.
Orland at a glance
- Population
- 1,915
- Median age
- 50.6State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $69,348State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $277,100State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,149/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Orland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Orland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Orland the median home value is $277,100, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,149 per month, which is 21.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,542 a month in housing costs.
Orland median household income
The median household income in Orland is $69,348 and the income per person is $52,352. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Orland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,308
- Owner-occupied
- 87.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.5%
- Vacant
- 30.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.08
30.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Orland has many vacation and second homes.
Orland demographics
- Population
- 1,915
- Median age
- 50.6
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 27.5%
- Households
- 910
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Orland ›
Education in Orland
31.4% of adults 25 and older in Orland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Orland
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Orland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orland | 1,915 | $69,348 | $277,100 | $1,149 |
| Verona Island | 481 | $61,607 | $243,600 | — |
| Bucksport | 5,016 | $64,720 | $252,300 | $882 |
| Penobscot | 1,154 | $63,194 | $296,400 | $1,141 |
| Orrington | 3,853 | $94,556 | $309,000 | $1,167 |
| Ellsworth | 8,657 | $77,375 | $242,300 | $1,017 |
| Stockton Springs | 1,652 | $74,886 | $259,100 | $1,397 |
| Prospect | 923 | $81,250 | $196,500 | $1,107 |
| Dedham | 1,656 | $111,442 | $356,400 | $1,422 |
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What is the median household income in Orland, ME?
The median household income in Orland is $69,348, 7% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Orland?
The median home value in Orland is $277,100, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Orland?
The median gross rent in Orland is $1,149 per month, about 21.1% of household income.
Is Orland, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Orland?
The median age in Orland is 50.6 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Orland?
The average commute to work in Orland is 40 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Orland?
The unemployment rate in Orland is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Orland?
31.4% of adults in Orland 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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