Special Interest
Housing in Orleans County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Orleans County averages $874/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the New York median of $1,621 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 27% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Orleans County FMR Area are $1,192 for a studio, $1,341 for 1‑bedroom, $1,680 for 2‑bedroom, $2,024 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,224 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $806 increase for a 2-bedroom in Orleans County shows a 92% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Orleans County was 3.8% in 2024, compared to New York at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
