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Cost of living in Orchard Mesa summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Orchard Mesa. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Orchard Mesa is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Orchard Mesa is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Orchard Mesa is $334,106.
The median income in Orchard Mesa is $80,359.
Orchard Mesa's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Orchard Mesa Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Orchard Mesa | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 123 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 107 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Orchard Mesa, CO Weather
The average high in Orchard Mesa is 65.7° and the average low is 37.7°.
There are 36.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 11.2 inches of precipitation each year with 21.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Orchard Mesa |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 36.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 11.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 21.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Orchard Mesa Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Orchard Mesa
The current population in Orchard Mesa is 6,945. The population has decreased 3.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,945 | 5.3% |
| 2023 | 6,597 | -8.0% |
| 2022 | 7,173 | 8.8% |
| 2021 | 6,592 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 6,484 | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 6,719 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 6,601 | 3.5% |
| 2017 | 6,380 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 6,497 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 6,385 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 6,272 | -5.3% |
| 2013 | 6,623 | -4.0% |
| 2012 | 6,901 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 6,940 | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 7,230 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Orchard Mesa
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Orchard Mesa is:
86.5% White with 6,007 White residents.
0.6% African American with 42 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 121 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 34 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 187 Two Or More residents.
7.7% Hispanic with 537 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Orchard Mesa | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.5% | 64.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.7% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Orchard Mesa
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Orchard Mesa is 53.3% female with 3,699 female residents.
Orchard Mesa is 46.7% male with 3,245 male residents.
| Gender | Orchard Mesa | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Orchard Mesa for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Orchard Mesa completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Orchard Mesa completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Orchard Mesa completed high school / ged.
30.0% of adults in Orchard Mesa completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Orchard Mesa completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Orchard Mesa completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Orchard Mesa completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Orchard Mesa completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Orchard Mesa completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Orchard Mesa | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Orchard Mesa, Colorado
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1.3% of households in Orchard Mesa earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Orchard Mesa earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.0% of households in Orchard Mesa earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.2% of households in Orchard Mesa earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.3% of households in Orchard Mesa earn $35,000 to $49,999.
28.1% of households in Orchard Mesa earn $50,000 to $74,999.
28.6% of households in Orchard Mesa earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.0% of households in Orchard Mesa earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.5% of households in Orchard Mesa earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.4% of households in Orchard Mesa earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Orchard Mesa | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.3% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.0% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.2% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.3% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 28.1% | 14.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 28.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.0% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.5% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.4% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
