Cost of Living in Orange County, VA

What does it cost to live in Orange County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$87,309

Median Rent

$1,085/mo

Median Home

$316,000

Affordability

390

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,598
Property Tax$161
Insurance$105

Total Monthly$1,864
% of Income25.6%

Renting

Median Rent$1,085
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,110
% of Income14.9%

Living in Orange County, Virginia

Orange County has a median household income of $87,309 with housing costs that represent 25.6% of income for owners and 14.9% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.