Living in Orleans County, Vermont.
Orleans County sits at the heart of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, reaching from Lake Willoughby and Caspian Lake to Lake Memphremagog and the Quebec border. Newport and Derby provide regional services, while the county’s smaller towns offer farms, woodland, village homes, and substantial lake and mountain access. Distance, winter weather, and private systems are central parts of any search here.
Orleans County map.
Tap any community to explore. Gold points open live pages. Landmark icons mark lakes, peaks, and local anchors.
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- Albany
- Barton
- Brownington
- Charleston
- Coventry
- Derby
- Glover
- Holland
- Jay
- Lowell
- Morgan
- Newport City
- Newport Town
- Westfield
Towns in Orleans County.
Newport City
LiveCounty seat and waterfront center on Lake Memphremagog
Derby
LiveBorder community with services, lakes, and I-91 access
Barton
LiveVillage center between Crystal Lake and the Barton River
Troy
Coming soonMissisquoi River valley and access toward Jay Peak
Craftsbury
Coming soonHistoric villages, farms, and outdoor recreation
Greensboro
Coming soonCaspian Lake, arts, and a rural village setting
Irasburg
Coming soonTraditional village and open valley land near Route 14
Glover
LiveRural homes between Barton and Shadow Lake
Westmore
Coming soonLake Willoughby shoreline beneath Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor
Why buyers choose Orleans County.
Newport and Derby form the county’s northern service center, with I-91 connecting south toward St. Johnsbury. Many western and eastern towns require longer drives on state and local roads.
The county has an unusually strong water identity. Lake Memphremagog, Lake Willoughby, Crystal Lake, Caspian Lake, and numerous smaller ponds create waterfront and water-access markets with very different conditions.
Buyers find city and village homes, farms, ski properties near Jay Peak, lake houses, camps, and large woodland parcels. Shoreland rules, seasonal access, winter exposure, and private utilities all matter.
Orleans County rewards buyers who value space and outdoor access, but regional employment, healthcare, and airport trips should be mapped from the exact property rather than assumed from the town name.
Orleans County questions.
What towns are in Orleans County, Vermont?
Orleans County includes Albany, Barton, Brownington, Charleston, Coventry, Craftsbury, Derby, Glover, Greensboro, Holland, Irasburg, Jay, Lowell, Morgan, Newport City, Newport Town, Troy, Westfield, and Westmore. Newport is the county seat.
What is it like to live in Orleans County?
Orleans County sits at the heart of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, reaching from Lake Willoughby and Caspian Lake to Lake Memphremagog and the Quebec border. Newport and Derby provide regional services, while the county’s smaller towns offer farms, woodland, village homes, and substantial lake and mountain access. Distance, winter weather, and private systems are central parts of any search here.
What types of homes are available in Orleans County?
Orleans County offers a mix of village homes, rural properties, land, and location-specific options such as lake, mountain, resort, or city properties. Inventory and ownership considerations vary substantially by town.
How should buyers compare towns in Orleans County?
Compare the exact drive to work, healthcare, groceries, and recreation, then review road maintenance, flood maps, zoning, internet service, wells, septic systems, and seasonal access for each property.
How can I find current listings in Orleans County?
Contact Jacob Barnes for a search built around your budget, property type, and preferred areas in Orleans County. Current inventory and pricing change frequently, so live MLS data is the most useful starting point.
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Last updated: October 2026 · Author: Jacob Barnes, Vermont ICON Agent, EXP Realty
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