Oriental, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pamlico County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
930 Population 650/sq mi density
$57,875 Median Income $47,571 per capita
$406,800 Home Value $395,947 Zillow
$1,106 Median Rent 36.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,875 median income, 1.6% 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

Oriental, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,875
23% below
$47,571 per capita
Home Value
$406,800
44% above
Zillow: $395,947
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
5% below
36.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.6%
56% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Income
77%
Home Value
144%
Rent
95%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
156%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oriental a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 1.6% (56% 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 $395,947. 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.

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 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population930
Median Age68.7 yrs
Density650/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans17.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,875
Per Capita$47,571
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$378M
Avg Weekly Wage$712

Housing

C+
Home Value$406,800
Rent$1,106
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$395,947
Housing Units811
Rent Burden36.8%

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death13,808/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain57.4 in/yr
Elevation1 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.6%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+28.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute14 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Oriental was built in 1991.
28.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.