Orleans, MA 02653 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Orleans, MA—02653

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$1,030,000

2.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$98,800

37.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

21.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.7%

Median Rent

$1,900

34.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,400

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,900

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Orleans, MA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Orleans, MA is $1,030,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.0%. This indicates that home prices in Orleans, MA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.7%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$1,030,000	-2.0%
Single Family	$1,171,000	-2.1%
Condos	$423,000	-0.5%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Orleans, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Orleans, MA is $1,970, with a year-over-year rent change of -34.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Orleans, MA is 1-bedrooms: $1,400, 2-bedrooms: $2,250. The most common rental property sizes in Orleans, MA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 49.5% and 36.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,900	$1,970
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,400
2 Bed Rent	$1,900	$2,250
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

36.6%

2 Bedrooms

49.5%

3 Bedrooms

5.0%

4 Bedrooms

7.8%

5+ Bedrooms

1.1%

Property Listings — Orleans, MA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Orleans, MA is 71. This is a increase of 71.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$1,350,000	-40.0%
Listing Count	53	24.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	24.0%
Days on Market	90	21.0%

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Demographics — Orleans, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Orleans, MA has a population of 6,340, which has increased by 8.4% over the past 5 years. Orleans, MA is a less popular place for families, as children make up 12.0% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 59.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 22.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	6,340	8.4%
% Under 18	12.0%	-13.0%
% Seniors	46.9%	19.0%
% WFH	22.8%	79.5%
% w/ College Degree	59.0%	3.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Orleans, MA is a predominantly white area, with 96.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 3.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Orleans, MA is hispanic, making up 1.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.5% of the population in Orleans, MA, and this percentage has decreased by 35.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	96.8%	3.9%
% Black	0.0%	-100.0%
% Hispanic	1.3%	-7.1%
% Asian	0.7%	-22.2%
% Foreign Born	4.5%	-35.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Orleans, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 176 mortgage originations in Orleans, MA, of which 97.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 44.0%, with 3.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Orleans, MA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	176
% Conventional Loans	97.0%
% Government Loans	3.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	34.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Orleans, MA

Orleans, MA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	108
Total Units Section 8	108
% Rentals under Section 8	16.6%
% Occupied Section 8	93.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$140	$1,400	$1,540
2 Bedroom	$120	$1,900	$2,020
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,480
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,850

Orleans, MA—02653

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Orleans, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Orleans, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Orleans, MA

Demographics — Orleans, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Orleans, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Orleans, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Orleans, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Orleans, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	9.5
Median Home Price	$1,030,000
Median Household Income	$98,800

Orleans, MA—02653

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Orleans, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Orleans, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Orleans, MA

Demographics — Orleans, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Orleans, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Orleans, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Orleans, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Orleans, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Chatham, MA

Eastham, MA

Chatham, MA

Brewster, MA

Chatham, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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