Orange County, Vermont Housing Market
In Orange County, Vermont, the median home value is $271,300, with a median monthly rent of $1,173. This places Orange County at #775 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #10 within Vermont.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,124
- Establishments: 986
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 37
- Multi-family: 9
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 13,908 (avg $72,961)
- Outflow: 12,965 (avg $71,413)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Orange County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05663 | 333.4 | +25.44% | 2025 |
| 2 | 05641 | 307.3 | +7.63% | 2025 |
| 3 | 05060 | 323.3 | +9.44% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Orange County | Vermont Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $271,300 | $292,950 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,173 | $1,131 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 83.2% | 77.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 19.3 | 21.4 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Orange County is 7.4% below the Vermont state average and 19.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,173/month is 3.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 19.3, the buy-vs-rent decision in Orange County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Orange County has an owner-occupancy rate of 83.2%, compared to 77.1% in Vermont and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | Georgia | $271,200 | $943 |
| Columbia County | Washington | $271,200 | $985 |
| Benton County | Minnesota | $271,000 | $982 |
| Greene County | New York | $271,600 | $1,004 |
| Grundy County | Illinois | $271,700 | $1,177 |
Other Counties in Vermont
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham County | $279,600 | $1,056 | 73.9% |
| Bennington County | $279,900 | $1,109 | 73.7% |
| Windsor County | $296,400 | $1,118 | 74.8% |
| Lamoille County | $304,700 | $1,160 | 72.9% |
| Franklin County | $306,700 | $1,180 | 77.4% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).