The story of this market
The typical home in Orange, Vermont sells for about $319,000, or $212 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,200 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.6%
VT · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Orange, Vermont
The Orange housing market is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a small, rural Vermont town. Prices have seen modest growth, driven by limited supply rather than high demand, and the market remains stable with little new development activity. Data for specific school districts and major employers is not available due to the town's small size and rural nature.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Orange yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Awaiting this reading — not graded.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 5.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A large tract of conserved land offering hiking and recreational trails for residents. It serves as a primary natural amenity for the community.
The main thoroughfare through town, providing essential access to neighboring Barre and the wider region. It is the primary artery for both commerce and commuting.
Orange is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and remote workers who value privacy and natural surroundings. It is less ideal for those requiring proximity to urban amenities or high-density employment centers, as the town lacks a traditional commercial core.
Public education is provided through regional supervisory unions, with students typically attending schools in neighboring towns. The quality of education is generally considered stable, reflecting the small-town, community-focused nature of Vermont's rural school systems.
Public transit is virtually non-existent in Orange, necessitating personal vehicle ownership for all travel. The town relies on US Route 302 for connectivity to the regional road network.
Orange offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, snowmobiling, and hunting on local trails and forested lands. The town's rural landscape provides a quiet, natural amenity base that appeals to those seeking a secluded lifestyle.
The rental market in Orange is extremely limited, consisting primarily of single-family homes or accessory dwelling units rather than large apartment complexes. Vacancy pressure is high due to the scarcity of inventory, and short-term rentals are present but not a dominant market force.
The local economy is primarily driven by small-scale agriculture, forestry, and home-based businesses. Most residents commute to larger nearby cities for employment, as there are no major corporate anchors within the town.
Economic momentum in Orange is limited, characterized by a rural, decentralized economy with few major employers within town limits. Development is slow and primarily residential, with most residents commuting to larger employment hubs like Barre or Montpelier.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in Orange. The town maintains a focus on preserving its rural character through conservative land-use planning.
The town is served by local school districts and regional supervisory unions, with no special MUD or PID districts present. Property owners are subject to standard municipal and state-level taxation.
Orange is a rural town with very low reported crime rates, consistent with the broader, sparsely populated nature of Orange County. Residents generally experience a high degree of safety, and the area is not a focal point for regional crime trends.
The town faces typical Vermont environmental risks, including seasonal flooding in low-lying areas near streams and winter weather hazards. Property insurance markets are stable but reflect the state's overall risk profile for natural disasters and wildfire exposure in forested areas.
Property insurance in Orange is influenced by the state's rural risk profile, including wildfire and flood exposure. Premiums are generally stable but reflect the higher costs associated with rural fire protection and emergency response.
Property taxes in Orange are determined by a combination of municipal and statewide education tax rates, which are set annually by the state legislature. The town relies on the state's common level of appraisal to ensure equitable distribution of the education tax burden across all properties.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter for Census Tract 9591.01
The federal school roster could not be retrieved on the last refresh — no list is shown rather than an unverified one. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.