Orleans is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 6,485 people and two associated neighborhoods, Orleans is the 230th largest community in Massachusetts. Orleans home prices are not only among the most expensive in Massachusetts, but Orleans real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Unlike some towns, Orleans isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Orleans are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Orleans is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Orleans who work in management occupations (17.54%), sales jobs (8.57%), and teaching (7.80%). Of important note, Orleans is also a town of artists. Orleans has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Orleans’s character. Also of interest is that Orleans has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Orleans telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 27.41% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Another notable thing is that Orleans is an extremely popular vacation destination. A significant portion of the population is seasonal. During the vacation season, the town experiences a large influx of people who take up residence in second homes they own in the area. As the vacation season ends, the population drops again, leaving behind a substantially quieter and smaller town. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Orleans is worth considering. Orleans is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery. If knowledge is power, Orleans is a pretty powerful place. 58.81% of the adults in Orleans have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in Orleans in 2022 was $76,631, which is wealthy relative to Massachusetts and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $306,524 for a family of four. However, Orleans contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Orleans home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Orleans residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Orleans include Irish, English, German, Italian, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Orleans is English. Other important languages spoken here include French and Spanish.
