Introduction
Welcome to Orange, Virginia

Orange, Virginia is located in the pristine area of the north-central Piedmont region. Orange County is a rural area surrounded by beautiful landscapes and magnificent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

This breathtaking countryside is filled with attractions for visitors – quaint antique boutiques, historical remains, churches and houses reminiscent of early architecture, historic battlefields, museums, orchards and wineries. In the downtown area you’ll find pleasing shops and restaurants as well as historic buildings and structures. Strategically located with a varied economy and small town feel make this town ideal for living and working, as well as a smart real estate investment.

If you’re looking for a change in lifestyle, relocating to Orange County just might be the right choice. A quiet rural community with great agricultural benefits offers sceneries ranging from steep and rolling hills in the northern part of the County to fairly level land in the southern portion. Choose to live and play at any of the elevations ranging between 200 and 1,200 feet above sea level. Average temperatures for summertime are about 75.8°F and about 32°F in the wintertime. Rain falls on an average of about 41 inches per year, and snow about 17 inches per year.
 
Scenic Orange County is your idyllic destination!


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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 4,501
Population Density 1,391 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 2,412
Male Population 2,089
Median Age 37.91 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 53%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College GERMANNA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Distance to GERMANNA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 21 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Distance to UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA 27 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 1,856
Family Households 1,205
Average Family Size 2.82
Average Household Income $55,146
Median Household Income $40,411
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 53%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.54
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.35
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.33
Murder Risk (County) 0.56
Rape Risk (County) 0.64
Robbery Risk 0.06
Assault Risk (County) 0.44
Property Risk (County) 0.29
Burglary Risk (County) 0.27
Larceny Risk (County) 0.29
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.18

Environment

Average July High Temperature 86.2° F
Average January Low Temperature 23.8° F
Annual Precipitation 44.64 inches
Air Pollution Index 86% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 5%
Nearest Airport CHARLOTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE
Distance to CHARLOTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE 20 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team POTOMAC NATIONALS (A)
Distance to POTOMAC NATIONALS (A) 50 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
PROSPECT HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8202 DAILEY DR, ORANGE, VA 22960
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12201 SELMA RD, ORANGE, VA 22960
ORANGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5230 MONTEVISTA AVE, ORANGE, VA 22960
GRYMES MEMORIAL SCHOOLK - 813775 SPICER'S MILL ROAD, ORANGE, VA 22960
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSB B & T13526 JAMES MADISON HWY ORANGE, VA 22960
BANKSB B & T235 MADISON RD ORANGE, VA 22960
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA113 W MAIN ST ORANGE, VA 22960
BANKSFLAGSTAR BANK112 MAY FRAY AVE ORANGE, VA 22960
BANKSSTELLARONE134 W MAIN ST ORANGE, VA 22960
BANKSSUN TRUST BANK115 N MADISON RD ORANGE, VA 22960
BANKSVIRGINIA COMMUNITY BANK169 MADISON RD ORANGE, VA 22960
BANKSVIRGINIA NATIONAL BANK102 E MAIN ST ORANGE, VA 22960
BANKSVIRGINIA NATIONAL BANK523 MADISON RD ORANGE, VA 22960
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK595 MADISON RD ORANGE, VA 22960
ART AND MUSEUMSJAMES MADISON MUSEUM129 CAROLINE ST ORANGE, VA 22960



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
22960143$206,000$238,345
Displaying 1-10 of 12 in $5-200k range
Mostly wooded, nice stream at back 2.0 A lot has old home which needs complete makeover, well & septic which may not be workable, 1.53A lot has old home site & old well. All as is.
 Lanewood Rd.
 Orange, Va
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$179,900

This 15.89 acre parcel has been recently divided off of a larger tract and is pending final approval from the county.  Approved perc for 4 bedrooms. Soil work on file. This lot is partially wooded.
 Springer Lane
 Orange, VA 22960
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$175,000

A great place to start!  You can't rent for this price!  Spacious wooded lot at end of cul-de-sac.  May upgrades.  New heat pump-11/04, circuit board-2005, doors-2005, washer and dyer-2005, 7 of the 9 windows and screens-2006, gutters-2007, and water heater-6/08.  Some work now in progress.  This could be just what you're looking for.
 19082 LEE CT
 ORANGE, VA 22960
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$139,900

Lots of upgrades in this wonderful home on 1 acre fully fenced with nice back yard, mountain views in front, nice landscaping, 3 bay open front garage, 1 attached garage, 1 detached garage, 2 sheds, paved driveway, full front porch, back deck, new central heat & air, new wood flooring, new kitchen cabinets and countertops, new double pane tilt windows, breakfast bar, separate dining room, laundry room, very well maintained.
 Ridge Road
 Orange, VA 22960
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$129,900

WONDERFUL LAKE ANNA WATERFRONT LOT. 185' water frontage has plenty of room for you boat house or dock. Bring your house plans and see how easy it would be to build your dream home.
 DANIELS POINT DRIVE DR
 ORANGE, VA 22960
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$125,000

General/Agent:  WATER VIEW LOT @ LAND'S END ON LAKE ANNA. NEW SUBDIVISSION OF 77 HOME SITES WITH UP TO 40 WATER FRONT LOTS. 1.67 ACRES LOT & APPROVED PERC FOR 3 BED HOME. CLOSE TO COMMON AREA WITH PASTORAL & MOUNTAIN VIEW ON ONE SIDE & WATER VIEW ON THE OTHER SIDE. LOT HAS A NICE COUNTOUR FOR A WALK-OUT BASEMENT AND UPTIMUM VIEW OF THE WATER AND THE COMMUNITY'S LANDSCAPE. WATER FRONT LOT CROSS ST.
 75 LAND'S END DR W
 ORANGE, VA 22960
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$119,900

WATER VIEW LOT @ LAND'S END ON LAKE ANNA.  NEW SUBDIVISSION OF 77 HOME SITES WITH UP TO 40 WATER FRONT LOTS. 1.67 ACRES LOT & APPROVED PERC FOR 3 BED HOME. CLOSE TO COMMON AREA WITH PASTORAL & MOUNTAIN VIEW ON ONE SIDE & WATER VIEW ON THE OTHER SIDE. LOT HAS A NICE COUNTOUR FOR A WALK-OUT BASEMENT AND UPTIMUM VIEW OF THE WATER AND THE COMMUNITY'S LANDSCAPE.  WATER FRONT LOT CROSS ST. ARE 400K+
 76 LAND'S END DR W
 ORANGE, VA 22960
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$119,000

AFFORDABLE RAMBLER has had some recent renovations.  Detached aluminum carport. Quiet rural setting.
 16494 TOMAHAWK CREEK RD
 ORANGE, VA 22960
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$109,900

Reduced!!!!!THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY LOT WITH SOIL WORK COMPLETED AND READY TO BUILD
 MONROVIA RD W
 ORANGE, VA 22960
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$89,000

Nice building lot in a small subdivision that has no covenants.  Homes in neighborhood are modest brick homes.
 Knolls Rd
 Orange, VA 22960
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$79,900
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