At the Orange County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA), we firmly believe that great economic development starts with great data. That is why we were incredibly proud to serve as the Cornerstone Sponsor for Vision Hudson Valley’s 2025 Quality of Life Report Card.
When site selectors and expanding businesses evaluate a region, they look far beyond real estate and tax structures. They heavily weigh the human element: housing, workforce readiness, education, transportation, and overall community well-being. This comprehensive report card provides the reliable, regional data we use daily to market Orange County, helping us make highly informed decisions that simultaneously strengthen our economy and improve local communities.
What truly sets the digital Quality of Life Report Card apart is its living nature, the platform dynamically updating to track evolving local metrics. For instance, recent April 2026 updates reflect critical shifts in our regional ecosystem, tracking everything from infrastructure ages to public safety developments including the emergence of 18 active cannabis dispensaries here in Orange County, keeping us closely aligned with neighboring Westchester.
By grounding our strategy in this credible dataset, we ensure that Orange County remains competitive and vibrant, always ready for future investment.
We invite you to dive into the findings yourself. You can view the full interactive breakdown directly on the Quality of Life Report Card website.
About OCIDA
The Orange County Industrial Development Agency promotes economic growth through a program of incentives-based allocations that assist in the construction, equipping and maintenance of specific types of projects and facilities. The IDA works to advance the health, prosperity and economic welfare of our County’s citizens by retaining and creating jobs and attracting new businesses. For more information, visit www.ocnyida.com.
