Oriental, NC

North Carolina

Oriental is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 930. Residents earn $57,875 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
930 Population 650/sq mi density
$57,875 Median Income $47,571 per capita
$406,800 Home Value $376,844 Zillow
$1,106 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,875 median income, 0.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$406,800 home value, $1,106/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,875
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $406,800
44% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.6%
56% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,106
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.9%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.3%
90% lower than US avg

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

People

Population930
Median Age68.7 yrs
Density650/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,875
Per Capita$47,571
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$378M
Commute14 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$406,800
Rent$1,106
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$376,844

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain58.8 in/yr
Elevation1 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.6%
High School+97.8%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute14 min
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Is Oriental a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oriental receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. 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, below-average incomes. Oriental stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oriental is $57,875, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oriental is $406,800, 44% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,106 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Oriental is a highly educated community — 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Oriental enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Oriental has a population of 930 with a density of 650 people per square mile. The median age is 68.7 years, 77% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.2%), with 1.2% Black.

Population

930
Total Population
650
People / sq mi
68.7yrs
Median Age
77% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.7%
Female 56.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Oriental vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.3%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.7%
65% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oriental vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oriental is $57,875, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Oriental vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,875
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$47,571
Avg Weekly Wage$712
IRS Avg AGI$67,772

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.3%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)348
County GDP$378M

Business (County)

Restaurants29
Healthcare22
Retail44
Manufacturing9

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,604
3% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.0 min
Work from Home28.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Oriental is $406,800, 44% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,106 (5% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $376,844.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$406,800
44% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$376,844
Median List Price$439,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$439,000
$/Sq Ft$247
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio95.4%
Price Drops19.1%
Inventory21

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,106
5% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,604
3% above US avg
Effective Rate0.89%
In Oriental, 32.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.0% report depression. 18.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.9%
2% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity18.7%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.2%
Checkup Rate78.8%
Premature Death13,808/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access76.2%
Healthcare Facilities22

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Oriental has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall58.8 inches
55% above US avg
Snowfall1.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1 ft (0 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density650/sq mi
Coordinates35.0310°N, 76.6808°W
County FIPS37137
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 52.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.7%
D 33.6%

Winner: Republican by 32.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.6%
56% above US avg
High School+97.8%
School Test Score5.46
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density650/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities22
Restaurants29
Retail Stores44

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.0 min
Work from Home28.8%

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