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Orchard Park
  • Suburb of Buffalo, NY

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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade D+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Orchard Park is a suburb of Buffalo with a population of 29,703. Orchard Park is in Erie County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Orchard Park offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Orchard Park there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Orchard Park and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Orchard Park are highly rated.

About

About Orchard Park...
Population
29,703

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$299,400
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,154
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    27%
  • Own
    73%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    16.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    10.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    118
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    785.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    30.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    24%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    27%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Orchard Park

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$100,575
National
$75,149

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