What are the schools like in Orient, OR?

School district data for Orient is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Orient?

The median household income in Orient, OR is $135,486 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

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

Q: Is Orient, OR affordable or expensive?

Orient's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Orient is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $989,600 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Orient has a violent crime rate of 636.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4768.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What is the weather like in Orient, OR?

Orient has an average high temperature of 44.2°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.9 inches.

Is Orient, OR a Good Place to Live?

Orient is a small town of 508 in Oregon, with a median household income of $135,486 . Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

Strengths: Orient stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. 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: 106.6

Orient's overall cost of living index is 106.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Orient costs roughly 7% more than the average American city.

Metric	Orient, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$989,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$135,486	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Orient's violent crime rate is 636.8 per 100,000 residents — 68% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

636.8 /100k

Property Crime

4768.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Orient, OR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Orient sees average highs of 44.2°F in January and 80.8°F in July, with 55.3 inches of annual precipitation and 2.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Orient, OR
Average High — January	44.2°F
Average High — July	80.8°F
Annual Precipitation	55.3"
Annual Snowfall	2.9"

Demographics

Metric	Orient, OR	National Avg
Population	508	—
Median Age	38.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.5%	22.2%
65 and over	12.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Boring, OR 3 mi Gresham, OR 5 mi Troutdale, OR 5 mi Damascus, OR 5 mi Wood Village, OR 6 mi

Orient vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orient, OR affordable or expensive?

Orient's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Orient roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $989,600 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Orient, OR?

Orient's violent crime rate is 636.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4768.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Orient?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Orient, OR a good place to live?

Orient, OR has a population of 508, a median household income of $135,486, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 44.2°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.3 inches with about 2.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Orient?

The population of Orient, Oregon is 508 with a median age of 38.3. 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 107 (100 = US average), median home $989,600, median household income $135,486, crime index 191 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.