What are the schools like in Orient, NY?

Orient is served primarily by OYSTERPONDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.6:1.

What is the median household income in Orient?

The median household income in Orient, NY is $86,938 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.3%.

What is the weather like in Orient, NY?

Orient has an average high temperature of 39.2°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.8 inches.

Orient, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Orient, NY affordable or expensive?

Orient's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Orient is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $843,900 and the median rent is $2,469 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Orient, NY?

Orient has a violent crime rate of 81.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1157.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Orient, NY a Good Place to Live?

Orient is a small town of 1,220 in New York, with a median household income of $86,938 and a 8.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Orient stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Orient is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Orient city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Orient's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Orient costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Orient, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$843,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,469	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$86,938	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Orient's violent crime rate is 81.3 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.3 /100k

Property Crime

1157.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Orient is served primarily by OYSTERPONDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Orient, NY	National Avg
School District	OYSTERPONDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	6.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	57.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Orient sees average highs of 39.2°F in January and 81.9°F in July, with 47.8 inches of annual precipitation and 26.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Orient, NY
Average High — January	39.2°F
Average High — July	81.9°F
Annual Precipitation	47.8"
Annual Snowfall	26.8"

Demographics

Metric	Orient, NY	National Avg
Population	1,220	—
Median Age	64.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	48.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Marion, NY 5 mi Dering Harbor, NY 6 mi Greenport, NY 7 mi Shelter Island, NY 7 mi Greenport West, NY 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Orient

Orient, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

11957

Orient vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orient, NY affordable or expensive?

Orient's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Orient roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $843,900 and median rent is $2,469/month.

What is the crime rate in Orient, NY?

Orient's violent crime rate is 81.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1157.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Orient?

Public schools in Orient are operated by OYSTERPONDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.6:1. 57.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Orient, NY a good place to live?

Orient, NY has a population of 1,220, a median household income of $86,938, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Orient?

Orient averages 39.2°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.8 inches with about 26.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Orient?

Orient, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 11957.

What is the population of Orient?

The population of Orient, New York is 1,220 with a median age of 64.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Orient?

Key numbers for living in Orient: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $843,900, median household income $86,938, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Orient side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.