The Town FilesOrleans County, New York
39,608 people. The median home is worth $140,800 (typical New York town: $217,700) and the median household earns $65,969.
Towns in Orleans County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion | 7,639 | $102,400 | $49,779 | 41.2 |
| Ridgeway | 6,598 | $149,900 | $69,516 | 42.3 |
| Medina | 6,047 | $107,200 | $59,231 | 39.2 |
| Albion | 5,637 | $82,300 | $41,581 | 41.4 |
| Shelby | 4,907 | $136,000 | $65,655 | 45.0 |
| Murray | 4,796 | $123,800 | $65,077 | 40.3 |
| Clarendon | 3,315 | $179,700 | $57,604 | 50.5 |
| Gaines | 3,226 | $125,800 | $56,582 | 45.5 |
| Carlton | 2,835 | $158,800 | $81,678 | 51.1 |
| Kendall | 2,617 | $191,200 | $87,734 | 40.1 |
| Yates | 2,567 | $141,000 | $87,337 | 40.9 |
People and housing
| Orleans County | Typical New York town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $140,800 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $874 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $65,969 | $80,740 |
| Median age | 43.5 | 43.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
11,492 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,202 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 328 storm events in Orleans County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Orleans County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| November 14, 2017 | Flood | DR-4348: Flooding |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| December 22, 2014 | Snowstorm | DR-4204: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).