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Orleans, VT


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Orleans, Vermont

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.

The People and Families of Orleans

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orleans had a median family income of $34,583.

Orleans Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Orleans strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Vermont):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyOrleans Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyOrleans Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Orleans Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Orleans Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Orleans Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Orleans, VT

Comparing Orleans to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Vermont (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population98
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Men52
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Racial Diversity32
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults41
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times97

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Rents810
Affordability of Property Taxes210
Housing Recently Built13
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