Oriental, NC

Oriental, NC

At a Glance

How Oriental Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oriental's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Oriental a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Oriental residents earn a median household income of $57,875 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,571. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 348 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oriental is $406,800 , 44% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $376,844. Median rent is $1,106/month, with 36.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Safety & Crime

Oriental reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,825/100K.

Education

52.6% of adults in Oriental hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% above the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oriental has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

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