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