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
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
68.7yrs
Median Age
77% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
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
| 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
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 348 |
| County GDP | $378M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,604 |
| 3% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.89% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 14.0 min |
| Work from Home | 28.8% |
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 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 Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.4% |
| Price Drops | 19.1% |
| Inventory | 21 |
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
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,604 |
| 3% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 0.89% |
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
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| 2% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.7% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 78.8% |
| Premature Death | 13,808/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
Crime Rates: Oriental vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
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 Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 58.8 inches |
| 55% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 1.1 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1 ft (0 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 650/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0310°N, 76.6808°W |
| County FIPS | 37137 |