Orleans, MA
Living in Orleans
Bikeability26
Walkability55
Commute69
Public Transit32
Affordability25
Public Safety51
Airports30
Hospitals65
Colleges74
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools80
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.8kPopulation+250 (2010–19)
62 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
40%College-Educated
47%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years39%
75 years and over20%
Diversity
Black12%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate27%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector80%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office32%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$442kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$459 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
$50K to $99K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M8%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene24%
Utility gas40%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Orleans
United States45
Massachusetts37
Barnstable Town Metro Area40
Barnstable County40
Property Crime in Orleans
United States48
Massachusetts28
Barnstable Town Metro Area25
Barnstable County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 9 |
| Feb | 32 | 4 | 9 |
| Mar | 37 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Orleans
Inland Flooding20
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding26
Hurricane Force Winds5
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Orleans, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Orleans, MA
The Laurel School
4 miles, SW
Latham School
5 miles, SW
St Pius X School
12 miles, SW
Trinity Christian Academy
16 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Orleans, MA
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
32 miles, W
Bridgewater State University
52 miles, W
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
53 miles, W
Stonehill College
59 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Orleans, MA
Cape Cod Healthcare
17 miles, SW
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth
35 miles, W
Falmouth Hospital
35 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Orleans, MA
Nantucket Memorial Airport
37 miles, S
Martha's Vineyard Airport
42 miles, SW