Cost of living in Orleans County, VT
Population 27,492 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Orleans County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Income and earnings in Orleans County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Orleans County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Orleans County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Orleans County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Orleans County
State and local tax rates for Vermont.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Orleans County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Orleans County
What it costs to live in Orleans County each month.
- Rent $745
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $362
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $480
- State tax $110
- Rent $954
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $600
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $757
- State tax $242
- Rent $1,045
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $910
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $757
- State tax $242
Frequently asked questions about Orleans County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Orleans County?
In Orleans County, VT, a one-bedroom apartment averages $745 per month, a two-bedroom averages $954 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,045 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Orleans County?
In Orleans County, VT, the average household income is $66,426 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,404 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Orleans County?
The estimated cost of living in Orleans County, VT is approximately $2,757 per month for a single person, $4,148 for a couple, $6,407 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Orleans County?
The combined sales tax rate in Orleans County, VT is 6.24%, which includes the Vermont state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.24%.
Is Orleans County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Orleans County, VT would need approximately $2,757 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $66,426 per year ($5,536 per month). Orleans County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Orleans County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Orleans County, VT is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Orleans County?
The average home value in Orleans County, VT is $213,300, with average annual property taxes of $3,579, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Orleans County compare to other areas?
You can compare Orleans County, VT with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Orleans County is in Vermont.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP