Cost of Living in Orange, TX
Population 19,178 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Orange a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $147,000. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 9.5% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.
Orange sits roughly 25 miles east of Beaumont — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Beaumont's $159,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Orange
The median home value in Orange is $147,200 — 52% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,032/month, 21% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,183/year is 19% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 79.6°F and lows of 60.2°F. Overall, Orange has a cost of living index of 60 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 40% less expensive.
🏠 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 | 64 | 67 | 73 | 79 | 86 | 91 | 93 | 93 | 90 | 82 | 72 | 66 |
| Low °F | 44 | 48 | 53 | 60 | 67 | 73 | 75 | 74 | 71 | 61 | 52 | 46 |
| Precip" | 5.32 | 3.09 | 3.63 | 3.92 | 4.70 | 6.70 | 6.85 | 6.89 | 6.69 | 5.47 | 3.89 | 4.98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Orange, TX?
Orange has a cost index of 60 (100 = national average). It is 40% below the national average.
What is average rent in Orange, TX?
The median gross rent in Orange is $1,032 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Orange?
The median home value in Orange is $147,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Orange?
The median household income in Orange is $60,183 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Orange, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Orange is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Orange, TX affordable?
Yes, Orange is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 60 — about 40% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Orange?
Orange has average high temperatures of 79.6°F and average lows of 60.2°F. Annual precipitation is 62.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Orange at a Glance
- Population
- 19,178
- Median Income
- $60,183
- Home Value
- $147,200
- Median Rent
- $1,032/mo
- Unemployment
- 9.5%
- Avg High Temp
- 79.6°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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