Orleans, VT

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):

Category	Trophy
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%

Comparative Profile of Orleans, VT

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Orleans Almanac

Orleans Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Orleans Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Orleans, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Orleans Public Libraries

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Orleans High Schools (2004)

LAKE REGION UHSD #24
317 LAKE REGION ROAD
802-754-6521
A Title I school.
Serves 378 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Orleans Colleges

(List of All Vermont Colleges)

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