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What are the crime rate and median income in Orange County, New York?
FBI reports put Orange County at 1.4 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 63% lower than the rate for New York (3.8). Median household income is $97,178 and the unemployment rate was 4.3% in August 2026. About 406,616 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Orange County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 578 violent and 3,532 property crimes per year. The violent rate, 1.4 per 1,000 people, is 63% lower than the New York rate (3.8); nationally it is 3.7. Property crime ran at 8.6 per 1,000, against 15.7 statewide. Aggravated assaults make up 70% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 10 homicide deaths a year in the county (2.5 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Orange County | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 578 | 1.4 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 4 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 55 | 0.13 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 112 | 0.27 | 1.0 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 406 | 0.98 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 3,532 | 8.6 | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 289 | 0.70 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,092 | 7.5 | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 152 | 0.37 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (31 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Orange County?
Half of households in Orange County make more than $97,178 and half make less; across New York the midpoint is $85,974. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $387,900, and the median rent is $1,680 a month. 10.7% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 15.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 8,258 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Orange County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 406,616 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $97,178 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $387,900 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,680 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.6% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 10.7% | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 32.5% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 67.8% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.0 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% | 90.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 4.7% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Orange County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Orange County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Orange County: Nepera Chemical Co., Inc. and Carroll & Dubies Sewage Disposal. 2 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Orange County has 35 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 12 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 23 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Rio (101 ft) and Stillwell (62 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
22 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 964,684 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Orange County was covered by 2 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 1, Hurricane 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 0 of 348 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 138 community water systems, 2 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 39 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 5 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Orange County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 39 highway work zones in Orange County (15 active that day). Roads listed: I-84, NY 17 and US 6. 7 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Orange County?
Federal school lists show 83 public and 26 private schools in the county. 10 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 82 fire or EMS stations and 40 police or sheriff stations. 5 state parks or recreation areas: Goose Pond Mountain State Park, Highland Lakes State Park, Schunnemunk State Park, Sterling Forest State Park and Storm King State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Orange County
Gun shops
5 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Orange County (3 from the ATF licensee list, 2 from OpenStreetMap), plus 46 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Damon Finch Power Sessions Corporation (Newburgh), The Gun Lady (Port Jervis) and Walmart #1959 (Middletown).
Liquor stores
65 liquor stores are on the map in Orange County: 97 Monhagen Avenue Corp (Middletown), 9W Wine & Liquor (Newburgh), B&R Wine & Liquor (Warwick), Bagga Liquor Store Corporation (Newburgh), Big Value Wines & Spirits (Vails Gate), Black Bear Wine And Spirits INC (Greenwood Lake), Blue Label Wine & Liquor INC (Newburgh), Booze R US Corp (Slate Hill) and 57 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Orange County: Planned Parenthood of Greater New York-Newburgh (Newburgh).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Orange County?
Orange County averaged 578 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 1.4 per 1,000 residents, 63% lower than the New York rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 8.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Orange County?
$97,178 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $85,974 for New York and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Orange County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 8,258 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Orange County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Orange County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Orange County?
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Orange County: Nepera Chemical Co., Inc. and Carroll & Dubies Sewage Disposal. 2 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Orange County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 39 highway work zones in Orange County (15 active that day). Roads listed: I-84, NY 17 and US 6. 7 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Orange County?
10 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Orange County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchess County | 298,220 | 1.2 | $99,478 |
| Passaic County, NJ | 521,012 | 4.2 | $87,522 |
| Pike County, PA | 60,621 | 0.88 | $81,323 |
| Putnam County | 98,107 | 0.47 | $126,257 |
| Rockland County | 341,883 | 1.1 | $109,959 |
| Sullivan County | 79,721 | 1.1 | $72,382 |
| Sussex County, NJ | 145,807 | 0.58 | $116,186 |
| Ulster County | 182,601 | 0.78 | $86,271 |
| Westchester County | 999,677 | 1.5 | $118,976 |
More: New York statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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