Orleans, IN is a small town located in Orange County with approximately 1,700 residents according to the 2020 U.S. Census. It has consistently been ranked among the best places to live in Indiana by Bestplaces, an independent research organization that ranks cities and towns across the United States based on various criteria such as cost of living, housing market, diversity, and job market. Orleans scored especially high in cost of living and its overall quality of life index score was 18 points higher than the national average. Additionally, Orleans had one of the lowest unemployment rates in Indiana at only 3%. Lastly, the median home value for Orleans was also higher than most other towns in Indiana. All these factors contribute to why Orleans is considered one of the best places to live in Indiana.
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