Orange County

NC · Pop. 106,146 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Orange County is a mixed county in NC with a population of approximately 106,146.

$/Acre: $8,587
Property Tax: 0.84%
Growing Season: 227 days
Broadband: 72%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 169.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%
Local Sales Tax1.49%
Combined Sales Tax6.24%
Cost of Living Index103.5
Median Household Income$89,276
Poverty Rate15.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,587
Median Home Price$598K
Acres for Sale2816
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season227 days
Annual Rainfall54.9 inches
Avg Summer High87°F
Avg Winter Low32°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,727 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado3/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)278 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.4
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K420
Property Crime /100K444
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City47 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%
Ag EconomyWeak