Cost of Living in Orange Cove, CA
Population 9,607 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $38,447, median household incomes in Orange Cove land roughly 48% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. A poverty rate near 39% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Orange Cove sits roughly 20 miles north of Visalia — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 32% lower than Visalia's $341,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Orange Cove
The median home value in Orange Cove is $232,900 — 24% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $996/month, 24% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $38,447/year is 48% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 15.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. The climate averages highs of 76.3°F and lows of 53.7°F. Overall, Orange Cove has a cost of living index of 76 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 24% less expensive.
Orange Cove has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 55 | 61 | 68 | 74 | 83 | 91 | 98 | 97 | 91 | 79 | 65 | 55 |
| Low °F | 41 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 58 | 64 | 69 | 68 | 63 | 55 | 45 | 40 |
| Precip" | 2.16 | 1.93 | 1.90 | 1.04 | 0.42 | 0.24 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.56 | 0.87 | 1.79 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Orange Cove, CA?
Orange Cove has a cost index of 76 (100 = national average). It is 24% below the national average.
What is average rent in Orange Cove, CA?
The median gross rent in Orange Cove is $996 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Orange Cove?
The median home value in Orange Cove is $232,900 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Orange Cove?
The median household income in Orange Cove is $38,447 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Orange Cove, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Orange Cove is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Orange Cove, CA affordable?
Yes, Orange Cove is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 76 — about 24% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Orange Cove?
Orange Cove has average high temperatures of 76.3°F and average lows of 53.7°F. Annual precipitation is 11". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Orange Cove at a Glance
- Population
- 9,607
- Median Income
- $38,447
- Home Value
- $232,900
- Median Rent
- $996/mo
- Unemployment
- 15.7%
- Avg High Temp
- 76.3°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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