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The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Orange county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 78.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 40.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 72% and the area covered by water is 0.34%. The overall influence score for Orange is 2.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Orange, North Carolina with a blue border. Regions of North Carolina that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of North Carolina. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Orange County, North Carolina is located in the central part of the state and is part of the Research Triangle region. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the population of Orange County was estimated to be 140,212 individuals, with a population density of 214 people per square mile. The racial makeup of Orange County was 80.3% White, 12.7% African American, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% Asian, and 0.5% Native American or Indigenous.
The median household income in Orange County is $58,904, which is slightly higher than the national median household income of $57,652. The median age of residents in Orange County is 37 years old, which is slightly lower than the national median age of 38 years old. The homeownership rate in Orange County is 73%, which is slightly higher than the national rate of 65%.
The living conditions in Orange County are generally good. The area has a low unemployment rate and strong economic growth, as well as easy access to numerous amenities such as shopping centers, restaurants, parks and recreational facilities. The cost of living in Orange County is also relatively low compared to other parts of North Carolina and the nation as a whole.
The North Carolina State Office, located in Raleigh, NC, administers USDA Rural Development programs through six Area Offices and fourteen field offices across the state.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of North Carolina
State Director's Office: 919-873-2015
Business Programs: 919-873-2040
Community Programs: 919-873-2030
Multi-Family Housing Programs: 919-873-2050
Single Family Housing Programs: 919-873-2051