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1. Overview - Life In Orono
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Orono
3. Crime In Orono
4. Cost of Living In Orono
5. Gender In Orono
6. Household Income For Orono
7. Education In Orono
8. Race & Ethnicity In Orono

Orono is a city in Maine state in USA with a population of 9523 residents.. The poverty rate of Orono is 35%, which is 150% higher than national average. The typical household in Orono earns $43102 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 9 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 57% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Orono, only 98% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Orono remained 7.5%, which is 60% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Orono, only 68% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 21% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Orono is 106, which is 6% higher than national average. Median home value in Orono is $173700 , which is 24% lower than national average. While median income in Orono remained $43102, which is 36% lower than national average.

Jobs50%

Housing80%

Affordability40%

Safety85%

Amenities80%

Diversity70%

Education95%

Commute95%

The overall crime rate in Orono, Maine is 65% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Orono is 93% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Orono is 59% lower than national average. You have 1 in 3174 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 109 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Maine	55	51	34	53	36
In USA	2359	2275	1626	2269	1699

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Maine	62	12	23	62	48
In USA	2202	330	1040	2079	1645