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Market MapVermontOrleans

Orleans County

VermontPopulation: 27,459
70
/100
Buy
#146 of 1,000 counties
#1 in Vermont (14 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 8, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$297,641
Median Home Price
30% above national median
$17,984/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
6.04%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
70/100
70
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
88/100

Based on 5.6% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
66/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Strong price appreciation (+5.6% YoY)

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
27,459
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average
Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
CurrentOrleansVT
70$297,641Est. pending—Buy
CaledoniaVT
67$303,853Est. pending—BuyView
OrangeVT
57$332,426$1,6986.13%HoldView
BenningtonVT
55$380,467$1,7775.60%HoldView
ChittendenVT
51$503,703$2,4125.75%HoldView
EssexVT
51$214,733Est. pending—HoldView

The Bottom Line

BuyOrleans offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Orleans County in Vermont scores 70/100, ranking #146 of 1,000 US counties (top 19%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Orleans with stronger cash flow

  • Orange County for cash-flow rentals
  • Chittenden County for cash-flow rentals
  • Bennington County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Orleans

  • Essex County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Orleans vs Caledonia for rentals
  • Orleans vs Orange for rentals
  • Orleans vs Bennington for rentals
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