Orleans County, Vermont Housing Market
In Orleans County, Vermont, the median home value is $223,400, with a median monthly rent of $892. This places Orleans County at #1144 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #13 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: $1,011
- Establishments: 1,034
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 37
- Multi-family: 4
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 13,092 (avg $63,984)
- Outflow: 12,146 (avg $61,139)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Orleans County | Vermont Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $223,400 | $292,950 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $892 | $1,131 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79.7% | 77.1% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.9 | 21.4 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Orleans County is 23.7% below the Vermont state average and 1.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $892/month is 21.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.9, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Orleans County has an owner-occupancy rate of 79.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney County | Nebraska | $223,400 | $857 |
| Osage County | Missouri | $223,300 | $639 |
| Payne County | Oklahoma | $223,300 | $917 |
| Putnam County | West Virginia | $223,300 | $952 |
| Lorain County | Ohio | $223,200 | $966 |
Other Counties in Vermont
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia County | $227,900 | $920 | 79.2% |
| Rutland County | $229,400 | $1,000 | 75.1% |
| Orange County | $271,300 | $1,173 | 83.2% |
| Essex County | $172,500 | $827 | 82.4% |
| Windham County | $279,600 | $1,056 | 73.9% |
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).