Orange City is a somewhat small city located in the state of Iowa. With a population of 6,286 people and two associated neighborhoods, Orange City is the 64th largest community in Iowa.
Orange City real estate is some of the most expensive in Iowa, although Orange City house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Also of interest is that Orange City has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Orange City telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.01% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Because there are quite a few people attending college in Orange City, it is thought of as a college town. To the benefit of the many students in the area, Orange City provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared towards their needs and activities.
Orange City is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Orange City’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One of the benefits of Orange City is that there is very little traffic. The average commute to work is 12.75 minutes, which is substantially less than the national average. Not only does this mean that the drive to work is less aggravating, but noise and pollution levels are lower as a result.
The citizens of Orange City are among the most well-educated in the nation: 44.32% of adults in Orange City have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Orange City in 2022 was $33,074, which is middle income relative to Iowa and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $132,296 for a family of four. However, Orange City contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Orange City home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Orange City residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Orange City include Dutch, German, Irish, English, and Norwegian.
The most common language spoken in Orange City is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and West Germanic languages.