Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
17%
Orange City, IA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$776
Population
5,957
Renter Mix
24% Rent
The charming home to Northwestern College
College Town
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Family-Friendly
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Airport
Nestled in northwest Iowa, Orange City is a thriving small town home to Northwestern College and the Orange City Municipal Airport. Orange City is known for its college-town vibe and family-friendly atmosphere. Excellent public and private schools call this suburb home, from Orange City Elementary to MOC-Floyd Valley High School. The Sioux Golf & Country Club is located just outside of town in Alton, along with Alton Roadside Park. Residents enjoy local gems like Townsquare Coffeehouse + Kitchen, but for more dining, shopping, and entertainment options, residents often travel into neighboring metro areas like Sioux Center and Le Mars. Rentals in this town range from affordable apartments to charming single-family homes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,283
Average: $86,992
Education
1,728
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,139
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Orange City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Orange City, IA is $776 for one bedroom, $1,465 for two bedrooms, and $1,853 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Orange City has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$776/month
591 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Orange City, IA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
457 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
487 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.