Orient, OR

Oregon · Metropolitan Area

Orient is a small town in Oregon with a population of 435. Residents earn $76,250 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
435 Population 458/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $31,984 per capita
$939,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°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
$76,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$939,000 home value
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,250
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $939,000
233% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 48.6%
44% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.9%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population435
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density458/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$31,984
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$90,618M

Housing

F
Home Value$939,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression32.9%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain79.0 in/yr
Elevation534 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.6%
High School+96.1%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
CommuteN/A
Libraries19

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 low unemployment, 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 $76,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Orient is $939,000, making it a premium housing market at 233% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 12.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 48.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Orient experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Orient has a population of 435 with a density of 458 people per square mile. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.5%).

Population

435
Total Population
458
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Orient vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.9%
2% above US avg
Spanish20.1%
50% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Orient vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Orient is $76,250, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Orient vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,250
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,984
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
IRS Avg AGI$90,655

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)40,968
County GDP$90,618M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,193
Healthcare3,650
Retail2,868
Manufacturing1,065

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,657
119% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.82%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home16.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Orient is $939,000, 233% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$939,000
233% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$191
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio92.9%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,657
119% above US avg
Effective Rate0.82%
In Orient, 28.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 32.9% report depression. 17.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.9%
10% below US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure27.0%
Asthma12.5%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity17.5%
Depression32.9%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress12.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate69.2%
Premature Death7,476/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities3,650

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)87
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Orient has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 79.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall79.0 inches
108% above US avg
Snowfall2.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation534 ft (163 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density458/sq mi
Coordinates45.4694°N, 122.3550°W
County FIPS41051
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 48.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 62.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 17.2%
D 79.3%

Winner: Democrat by 62.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+48.6%
44% above US avg
High School+96.1%
School Test Score5.14
A+ Education Grade (4.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density458/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities3,650
Restaurants3,193
Retail Stores2,868

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)87
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home16.9%

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