Orleans County, VT

Orleans County, VT is situated in northern Vermont near Newport with an estimated population of roughly 30,800 according to 2010 Census data. Notable attractions here include Jay Peak Resort offering ski lifts as well as numerous winter activities from snowshoeing to tubing lanes; Crystal Lake State Park providing camping grounds & picnicking facilities while featuring beautiful views of Crystal Lake; and Orleans County Historical Society showcasing its historic galleries telling stories about the county's rich past.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Orleans County is 4.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Orleans County jobs have increased by 0.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Orleans County's cost of living is 12.4% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Orleans County's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Orleans County, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Orleans county remained Democratic, 50.7% to 46.2%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Orleans County's population is 27,317 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 1.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 24.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Orleans County is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 15.3%.

SCHOOLS

Orleans County public schools spend $17,567 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 10.6 students per teacher in Orleans County. More Education

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Housing Market in orleans

It's a good time to buy in Orleans. Home Appreciation is up 15.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Orleans is .

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