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Orwell, Vermont

town · Addison County

At a glance

1,294
Population
$335,600
Median home value (all homes)
11% above U.S. median
$402,788
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,105/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$70,417
Median household income
10% below U.S. median
27 min
Average commute
93.4%
Homes with broadband
5.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 103 — 3% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing28% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities0% below
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost1% below
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college37 mi
Nearest technical college27 mi
High school graduates96.9%
College graduates22.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Addison County Economic Development Corp
ACEDC is a 501(c)(6) member-based, private, not-for-profit corporation. The mission of the Addison County Economic Development Corporation is to create an entrepreneurial and innovative environment, nurturing businesses to launch, grow, and thrive.
state Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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