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Orleans, Vermont, in Orleans county, is 126 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 179 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 826 people in the village.
In Orleans, about 56% of adults are married. In Orleans, lots of people live on their own.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the village than in most places.
In 2000, Orleans had a median family income of $34,583.
Approximately 62% of housing in Orleans is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages. Orleans is known in Vermont for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the village.
In Orleans, 73% of commuters drive to work. Orleans is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the village than other villages.
Orleans strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Vermont):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Orleans to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Vermont (State):
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