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Cost of living in Orleans County, NY

Part of the Rochester Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,282/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 39,686 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,149 35%
Federal tax $495 15%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $404 12%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $208 6%
State tax $171 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Orleans County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,022
per month
1 bedroom
$1,149
per month
2 bedroom
$1,427
per month
3 bedroom
$1,720
per month
4 bedroom
$1,892
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Orleans County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$63,838
per year
Individual earnings
$40,356
per year
Per capita
$34,352
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Orleans County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$126,200
Annual property tax
$3,781

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Orleans County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$140
per month · 23.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$68
per month
Annual total
$2,496
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Orleans County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.7%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Orleans County

State and local tax rates for New York.

State income tax
10.9%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
4.0%
Combined sales tax
8.5%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Orleans County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.5 min
Drive alone
75.7%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
10.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Orleans County

What it costs to live in Orleans County each month.

Single person
$3,282
per month
  • Rent $1,149
  • Energy $208
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $404
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $495
  • State tax $171
Couple
$4,689
per month
  • Rent $1,427
  • Energy $250
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $669
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $715
  • State tax $279
Family
$7,187
per month
  • Rent $1,720
  • Energy $312
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $1,016
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $715
  • State tax $279

Frequently asked questions about Orleans County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Orleans County?

In Orleans County, NY, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,149 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,427 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,720 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Orleans County?

In Orleans County, NY, the average household income is $63,838 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,356 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Orleans County?

The estimated cost of living in Orleans County, NY is approximately $3,282 per month for a single person, $4,689 for a couple, $7,187 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Orleans County?

The combined sales tax rate in Orleans County, NY is 8.52%, which includes the New York state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 4.52%.

Is Orleans County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Orleans County, NY would need approximately $3,282 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $63,838 per year ($5,320 per month). Orleans County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Orleans County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Orleans County, NY is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Orleans County?

The average home value in Orleans County, NY is $126,200, with average annual property taxes of $3,781, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Orleans County compare to other areas?

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources