At a Glance
Median Income
$88,293
$92,157 per capita
Home Value
$923,500
Zillow: $1,539,145
Bachelor's Degree+
58.9%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
8.3% smoking rate
How Orient Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orient's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orient a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orient residents earn a median household income of $88,293 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $92,157. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,800 business establishments, including 485 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orient is $923,500 , 228% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,539,145. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
58.9% of adults in Orient hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orient has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,152
Median Age63.9 yrs
Density225/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born16.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,293
Per Capita$92,157
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$16,096M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353
Housing
F
Home Value$923,500
Rent
Ownership96.6%
Zillow$1,539,145
Housing Units1,038
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation-5 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.9%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+24.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.0%
EV Stations3
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Orient was built in 1968.
31.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
16.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 485 restaurants in the area.