Living in Orangeburg, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Orangeburg · Census data 2020–2024
Orangeburg has 4,529 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $106,906 (24% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $646,400, the median rent is $1,292/month.
Orangeburg at a glance
- Population
- 4,529
- Median age
- 44.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $106,906State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $646,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,292/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Orangeburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
Cons: Home values 53% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Orangeburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Orangeburg the median home value is $646,400, 94% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,292 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,640 a month in housing costs.
Orangeburg median household income
The median household income in Orangeburg is $106,906 and the income per person is $45,772. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Orangeburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,610
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.29
Orangeburg demographics
- Population
- 4,529
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 14.6%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 1,527
- Foreign-born
- 19.6%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Orangeburg ›
Education in Orangeburg
58.1% of adults 25 and older in Orangeburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 34.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Orangeburg
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16.7%
- Drive alone
- 67.6%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Orangeburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg | 4,529 | $106,906 | $646,400 | $1,292 |
| Grand View-on-Hudson | 226 | $154,338 | $1,067,000 | $3,464 |
| Sparkill | 1,483 | $250,001 | $653,900 | — |
| Blauvelt | 5,406 | $174,255 | $644,600 | $2,410 |
| Piermont | 2,514 | $140,450 | $652,900 | $1,910 |
| Tappan | 6,687 | $174,286 | $644,200 | $2,299 |
| Northvale | 4,829 | $127,625 | $592,400 | $1,932 |
| Old Tappan | 6,008 | $205,385 | $951,300 | $3,501 |
| West Nyack | 3,681 | $137,206 | $558,100 | $2,196 |
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What is the median household income in Orangeburg, NY?
The median household income in Orangeburg is $106,906, 24% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Orangeburg?
The median home value in Orangeburg is $646,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Orangeburg?
The median gross rent in Orangeburg is $1,292 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Orangeburg, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.3%. Minuses: home values 53% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Orangeburg?
The median age in Orangeburg is 44.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Orangeburg?
The average commute to work in Orangeburg is 28 minutes; 16.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Orangeburg?
The unemployment rate in Orangeburg is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Orangeburg?
58.1% of adults in Orangeburg 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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