Living in West Orange, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Orange · Census data 2020–2024
West Orange has 3,420 residents with a median age of 30.2. The median household income is $60,323 (23% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $110,700, the median rent is $1,407/month.
West Orange at a glance
- Population
- 3,420
- Median age
- 30.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $60,323State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $110,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,407/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is West Orange a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in West Orange
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Orange the median home value is $110,700, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,407 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $978 a month in housing costs.
West Orange median household income
The median household income in West Orange is $60,323 and the income per person is $24,360. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in West Orange: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,647
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 15.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.46
West Orange demographics
- Population
- 3,420
- Median age
- 30.2
- Under 18
- 30.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 1,392
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Orange ›
Education in West Orange
15.1% of adults 25 and older in West Orange have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Orange
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 86.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
West Orange vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Orange | 3,420 | $60,323 | $110,700 | $1,407 |
| Pinehurst | 1,999 | $49,938 | $169,700 | $1,304 |
| Orange | 19,177 | $62,891 | $164,900 | $1,108 |
| Bridge City | 9,640 | $88,958 | $202,800 | $1,431 |
| Little Cypress | 1,963 | $91,199 | $183,900 | $867 |
| Forest Heights | 1,795 | $81,429 | $119,600 | — |
| Mauriceville | 2,945 | $64,167 | $179,600 | $1,031 |
| Groves | 16,976 | $73,710 | $163,600 | $1,286 |
| Vinton | 3,176 | $41,875 | $106,800 | $947 |
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What is the median household income in West Orange, TX?
The median household income in West Orange is $60,323, 23% 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 West Orange?
The median home value in West Orange is $110,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in West Orange?
The median gross rent in West Orange is $1,407 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is West Orange, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
What is the median age in West Orange?
The median age in West Orange is 30.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in West Orange?
The average commute to work in West Orange is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Orange?
The unemployment rate in West Orange is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Orange?
15.1% of adults in West Orange 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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