Orient, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Orient is a small town in New York with a population of 1,152. Residents earn $88,293 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,152 Population 225/sq mi density
$88,293 Median Income $92,157 per capita
$923,500 Home Value $1,497,301 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$88,293 median income, 4.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$923,500 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,293
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $923,500
228% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 58.9%
75% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.4%
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.0%
84% lower than US avg

How Orient Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,152
Median Age63.9 yrs
Density225/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,293
Per Capita$92,157
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$16,096M
Commute20 min

Housing

F
Home Value$923,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$1,497,301

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.1%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation-5 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.9%
High School+98.7%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute20 min
Libraries20

Is Orient a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Orient receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Orient offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Orient is $88,293, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Orient is $923,500, making it a premium housing market at 228% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 10.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Orient is a highly educated community — 58.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Orient experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Orient has a population of 1,152 with a density of 225 people per square mile. The median age is 63.9 years, 64% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%).

Population

1,152
Total Population
225
People / sq mi
63.9yrs
Median Age
64% above US avg
5.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.5%
Female 54.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Orient vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.0%
7% above US avg
Spanish16.0%
19% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Orient vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Orient is $88,293, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Orient vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,293
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$92,157
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353
IRS Avg AGI$111,114

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.0%
84% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,800
County GDP$16,096M

Business (County)

Restaurants485
Healthcare542
Retail655
Manufacturing215

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,204
134% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.3 min
Work from Home31.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Orient is $923,500, 228% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,497,301.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$923,500
228% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$1,497,301
Median List Price$1,787,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,787,500
$/Sq Ft$1,481
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio92.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,204
134% above US avg
Effective Rate0.89%
In Orient, 27.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.1% report depression. 17.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Orient vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.4%
15% below US avg
Diabetes6.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure25.5%
Asthma10.3%
COPD4.0%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity17.6%
Depression18.1%
Mental Distress15.0%
Physical Distress9.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.2%
Checkup Rate79.6%

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access92.7%
Healthcare Facilities542

Crime Rates: Orient vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Orient has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation-5 ft (-2 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density225/sq mi
Coordinates41.1489°N, 72.2494°W
County FIPS09130
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 58.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 13.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.4%
D 55.9%

Winner: Democrat by 13.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+58.9%
75% above US avg
High School+98.7%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density225/sq mi
Total Area5.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries20
Healthcare Facilities542
Restaurants485
Retail Stores655

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.3 min
Work from Home31.0%

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