Orange County, Vermont Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Vermont. Population: 10,421.
The median annual property tax in Orange County is $4,399, which is 5% lower than the Vermont state average and 129% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.75% on a median home value of $251,000. Property taxes represent 5.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,399
-5% vs State
+129% vs US
Median Home Value
$251,000
-8% vs State
+19% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.75%
+2% vs State
+84% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,503
$375/mo
Without Mortgage
$4,190
$349/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,399 +2.0% | 1.75% |
| 2022 | $4,311 +8.2% | 1.87% |
| 2021 | $3,984 +1.5% | 1.96% |
| 2020 | $3,926 +2.2% | 1.99% |
| 2019 | $3,842 | 1.99% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$77,328
per year
Monthly Tax
$367
per month
Other Counties in Vermont
Windsor County
Tax: $5,282/yr Rate: 1.98%
Grand Isle County
Tax: $4,927/yr Rate: 1.36%
Franklin County
Tax: $4,244/yr Rate: 1.49%
Caledonia County
Tax: $3,951/yr Rate: 1.83%
Washington County
Tax: $5,491/yr Rate: 1.87%
Rutland County
Tax: $4,057/yr Rate: 1.86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Orange County, Vermont? ▼
The median annual property tax in Orange County is $4,399 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.75% on a median home value of $251,000.
How does Orange County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Orange County are 129% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.75% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Orange County? ▼
In Orange County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,503 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $4,190. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Orange County? ▼
Property taxes in Orange County represent approximately 5.7% of the median household income of $77,328. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.