In Orleans, New York, the median home price is $208,795, compared with the New York median of $638,704; median household income is $65,969; the population is 39,608; schools rate 6.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 98.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Orleans at a glance
Population
39,608
Median Household Income
$65,969
Typical Home Value
$208,795
School District Rating
6.1
Violent Crime Rate
98.6
Avg Commute Time
26.1
About Orleans
Orleans has a population of 39,608. The median home value is $208,795, 67% below the New York median. Median household income is $65,969 (23% below the New York median). The most populated towns are Albion, Ridgeway, and Shelby.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Orleans
10 towns, by population.
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Orleans at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Orleans?
- Orleans has a population of 39,608 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Orleans?
- The median home value in Orleans is $208,795. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Orleans?
- Median household income in Orleans is $65,969 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Orleans in?
- Orleans is in New York.
- How many towns are in Orleans?
- Orleans contains 10 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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