Living in Orchard, Texas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Orchard · Census data 2020–2024

Orchard has 338 residents with a median age of 47.6. The median household income is $54,583 (30% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $231,300, the median rent is $1,205/month.

Orchard is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Orchard at a glance

Population
338
Median age
47.6State: 35.6
Median household income
$54,583State: $78,476
Median home value
$231,300State: $283,800
Median rent
$1,205/moState: $1,403
Homeowners
76%
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
Average commute
32 min

Is Orchard a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.8%.

Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 32 minutes.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Cost of living in Orchard

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Orchard the median home value is $231,300, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,205 per month, which is 36.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,583 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Orchard$231,300
Texas$283,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Orchard$1,205
Texas$1,403
United States$1,413

Orchard median household income

The median household income in Orchard is $54,583 and the income per person is $40,575. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).

Median household income

Orchard$54,583
Texas$78,476
United States$80,734

Housing in Orchard: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
131
Owner-occupied
76%
Renter-occupied
24%
Vacant
4.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1974
Average household size
2.70

Orchard demographics

Population
338
Median age
47.6
Under 18
25.4%
65 and older
22.8%
Households
125
Foreign-born
7.7%
Veterans
1.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White49.7%
Hispanic or Latino77.8%
Black1.8%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Orchard ›

Education in Orchard

8.1% of adults 25 and older in Orchard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Orchard8.1%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Orchard

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.3%
Average commute
32 minState: 27 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
92.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
7.4%
Homes with broadband
65.6%

Orchard vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Orchard338$54,583$231,300$1,205
Weston Lakes4,217$145,394$673,600—
Simonton914$109,375$390,500—
Wallis1,701$43,102$157,200$744
East Bernard3,053$97,961$341,500$1,030
Beasley999$75,152—$1,215
Fulshear34,868$187,035$572,700$1,952
Rosenberg40,646$65,668$219,100$1,379
Cumings2,535$136,147$319,300—

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Living in Orchard: FAQ

What is the median household income in Orchard, TX?

The median household income in Orchard is $54,583, 30% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Orchard?

The median home value in Orchard is $231,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.

How much is rent in Orchard?

The median gross rent in Orchard is $1,205 per month, about 36.8% of household income.

Is Orchard, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 32 minutes.

What is the median age in Orchard?

The median age in Orchard is 47.6 years (Texas: 35.6).

How long is the commute in Orchard?

The average commute to work in Orchard is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Orchard?

The unemployment rate in Orchard is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Orchard?

8.1% of adults in Orchard 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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