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Cost of living in Orange County, VA

Estimated monthly cost
$3,159/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 37,208 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $905 29%
Federal tax $631 20%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $355 11%
Transport $320 10%
State tax $211 7%
Energy $202 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Orange County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$899
per month
1 bedroom
$905
per month
2 bedroom
$1,117
per month
3 bedroom
$1,565
per month
4 bedroom
$1,783
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Orange County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$94,175
per year
Individual earnings
$48,617
per year
Per capita
$45,021
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Orange County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$337,300
Annual property tax
$2,048

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Orange County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$153
per month · 14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$49
per month
Annual total
$2,424
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Orange County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.5%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Orange County

State and local tax rates for Virginia.

State income tax
5.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.3%
Combined sales tax
5.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Orange County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
38.5 min
Drive alone
74.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
13.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Orange County

What it costs to live in Orange County each month.

Single person
$3,159
per month
  • Rent $905
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $631
  • State tax $211
Couple
$4,937
per month
  • Rent $1,117
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,211
  • State tax $430
Family
$7,547
per month
  • Rent $1,565
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,211
  • State tax $430

Frequently asked questions about Orange County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Orange County?

In Orange County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $905 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,117 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,565 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Orange County?

In Orange County, VA, the average household income is $94,175 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $48,617 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Orange County?

The estimated cost of living in Orange County, VA is approximately $3,159 per month for a single person, $4,937 for a couple, $7,547 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Orange County?

The combined sales tax rate in Orange County, VA is 5.75%, which includes the Virginia state rate of 5.30% plus an average local rate of 0.45%.

Is Orange County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Orange County, VA would need approximately $3,159 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $94,175 per year ($7,848 per month). Orange County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Orange County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Orange County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Orange County?

The average home value in Orange County, VA is $337,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,048, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Orange County compare to other areas?

You can compare Orange County, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Orange County is in the Lake of the Woods, VA metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources