Living in Orwell, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Orwell · Census data 2020–2024
Orwell has 1,707 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $41,563 (42% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $125,900, the median rent is $816/month.
Orwell at a glance
- Population
- 1,707
- Median age
- 37.7State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $41,563State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $125,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $816/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 48.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Orwell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 27.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Orwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Orwell the median home value is $125,900, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $816 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,112 a month in housing costs.
Orwell median household income
The median household income in Orwell is $41,563 and the income per person is $25,161. 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Orwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 846
- Owner-occupied
- 48.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.1%
- Vacant
- 11.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.21
Orwell demographics
- Population
- 1,707
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 751
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Orwell ›
Education in Orwell
9.3% of adults 25 and older in Orwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Orwell
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.7%
Orwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orwell | 1,707 | $41,563 | $125,900 | $816 |
| Roaming Shores | 1,936 | $91,078 | $226,200 | $1,217 |
| Rock Creek | 766 | $54,000 | $136,900 | $968 |
| West Farmington | 485 | $60,625 | $127,600 | $942 |
| Middlefield | 2,743 | $65,319 | $199,800 | $788 |
| Jefferson | 3,522 | $53,333 | $200,300 | $963 |
| Kinsman Center | 765 | $49,000 | $118,100 | $712 |
| Burton | 1,522 | $69,145 | $222,700 | $934 |
| Cortland | 7,080 | $71,563 | $224,900 | $720 |
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What is the median household income in Orwell, OH?
The median household income in Orwell is $41,563, 42% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Orwell?
The median home value in Orwell is $125,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Orwell?
The median gross rent in Orwell is $816 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Orwell, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 27.4%.
What is the median age in Orwell?
The median age in Orwell is 37.7 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Orwell?
The average commute to work in Orwell is 30 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Orwell?
The unemployment rate in Orwell is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Orwell?
9.3% of adults in Orwell 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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