Living in Orange, CT
Orange is a New Haven County town of 17.18 square miles along the Boston Post Road (Route 1), with Interstate 95, the Wilbur Cross Parkway and Route 34 running through it.
Orange at a glance
- Median sale price
- $648,500+12.2% vs last year 116 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 27.40 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$12,400 median-priced home
- Population
- 14,431 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 17.2 sq mi 840 per sq mi
What it is like in Orange
Orange is in New Haven County and has a population of 14,431 and a land area of 17.18 square miles. It borders West Haven, Derby, Milford, New Haven, Woodbridge and Shelton, and the Housatonic River forms part of its western edge. New Haven is 7 miles away, a 15 minute drive.
The town was incorporated in 1822 and was originally the northern and eastern district of Milford. West Haven separated from it in 1921. The Wepawaug, Indian and Oyster rivers flow through Orange.
The National Register of Historic Places lists the Col. Asa Platt House, the Henry F. Miller House, the Orange Center Historic District and the William Andrew House. The North American headquarters of PEZ candy is in town, and Yale's West Campus sits on the Orange and West Haven line.
Orange has Old Tavern Road Recreation Area, Manley Heights, Wepawaug Conservation Area, Housatonic Overlook, Turkey Hill Preserve, Racebrook Tract, Wepawaug Meadows, Kowal Nature Preserve, The Ravine and Hawkins Acres. Golf courses in town include Grassy Hill Country Club, Orange Hills Country Club, Great River Golf Club and Race Brook Country Club.
The PEZ Visitor Center at 35 Prindle Hill Road is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Orange Historical Society keeps the Academy and the Stone-Otis House at 605 and 615 Orange Center Road, and the Orange Country Fair, revived in 1975, is held at the fairgrounds at the High Plains Community Center. Gabriele Ristorante Italiano is among the restaurants on the Boston Post Road.
Getting around from Orange
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 56 min | 41 |
| New Haven | 15 min | 7 |
| Stamford | 52 min | 36 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 105 min | 71 |
| Boston | 175 min | 141 |
| Providence | 139 min | 111 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 78 min | 58 |
Rail stations nearby
- West Haven 3.3 mi Metro-North, CTrail Hartford Line
- Derby-Shelton 3.9 mi Metro-North
- Milford 4.7 mi Metro-North, CTrail Hartford Line
Highways and routes
Boston Post Road (Route 1) is the main commercial road. Derby Turnpike (Route 34), Route 15 (the Wilbur Cross Parkway) and Interstate 95 also serve the town, and the PEZ Visitor Center is off I-95 at exit 41.
The nearest rail stations by straight-line distance are West Haven (3.3 miles, Metro-North and CTrail Hartford Line), Derby-Shelton (3.9 miles, Metro-North) and Milford (4.7 miles, Metro-North and CTrail Hartford Line). A station in Orange on the Metro-North New Haven Line has been planned, with construction on hold since late 2017.
Drive times from Orange: New Haven 15 minutes (7 miles), Stamford 52 minutes (36 miles), Hartford 56 minutes (41 miles), New York City Midtown 105 minutes (71 miles), Providence 139 minutes (111 miles), Boston 175 minutes (141 miles) and Bradley Airport 78 minutes (58 miles).
Schools in Orange
5 public schools in Orange School District and Regional School District 05. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 4
- Mary L. Tracy
- Peck Place
- Race Brook
- Turkey Hill
Middle 1
- Amity Middle School: Orange
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Orange School District and Regional School District 05 on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Orange
Open Orange in Google Maps →Eat and drink 4
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Fast-casual Tex-Mex restaurant where burritos, bowls and tacos are built to order; opened in late 2025.
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Italian restaurant on the Boston Post Road serving pasta, seafood, steaks and pizza.
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Thai restaurant on the Boston Post Road.
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All-you-can-eat restaurant serving Japanese, Thai, Chinese and Cajun seafood dishes.
Things to do and see 1
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Self-guided exhibit at the PEZ headquarters with a large dispenser collection, a window onto the production floor and a retail area.
Parks, preserves and trails 16
Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
Orange housing market
Over the last 12 months, 116 homes sold in Orange with a median sale price of $648,500 and a median of 19 days on market. There are 18 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $280 per square foot. The typical home sold for 101% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 12.2% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.9 months.
Orange's town-wide property tax rate is 27.40 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $12,400 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about Orange
What is the median home price in Orange, CT?
The median sale price in Orange is $648,500, based on 116 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Orange, CT?
Orange's town-wide property tax rate is 27.40 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $12,400 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Orange, CT from Hartford?
Orange is about 41 miles and a 56-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Orange, CT from New York City?
Orange is about 71 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 105-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Orange, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is West Haven (Metro-North, CTrail Hartford Line) about 3.3 miles from the center of Orange. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Orange, CT?
Orange has about 14,431 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 17.2 square miles.
How many public schools are in Orange, CT?
Orange has 5 public schools in Orange School District and Regional School District 05. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Orange, CT?
There are 18 homes for sale in Orange right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Where is the nearest train station to Orange?
West Haven, 3.3 miles in straight line, has Metro-North and CTrail Hartford Line service. Derby-Shelton is 3.9 miles away and Milford is 4.7 miles away.
How far is Orange from New Haven?
New Haven is 7 miles away, about a 15 minute drive.
What highways go through Orange?
Interstate 95, Route 15 (the Wilbur Cross Parkway), Route 34 (Derby Turnpike) and Route 1 (Boston Post Road).
What is there to see in Orange?
The PEZ Visitor Center, the Orange Historical Society properties on Orange Center Road, and the Orange Center Historic District.
Which towns border Orange?
West Haven, Derby, Milford, New Haven, Woodbridge and Shelton.
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