Orange, CT

Orange is a New Haven County town with a suburban location and a visible rural streak. The area was once inhabited by Paugussett and other Algonquian peoples, and the town still leans into its agricultural roots through the annual Orange Country Fair. Orange sits near New Haven, Milford, and major coastal Connecticut routes, making it nearby without feeling fully urban. Its character comes from that mix: older farms, postwar neighborhoods, schools, and a quieter pace than nearby city centers.