Orange County

VA · Pop. 21,878 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Orange County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 21,878.

$/Acre: $2,238

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 199 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 39.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.96%

Combined Sales Tax7.26%

Cost of Living Index97.9

Median Household Income$65,606

Poverty Rate16.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,238

Median Home Price$291K

Acres for Sale3730

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season199 days

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,805 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)281 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K401

Property Crime /100K442

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyModerate