Orient, NY

Orient, New York

Orient, New York, in Suffolk county, is 34 miles E of New Haven, Connecticut (center to center) and 91 miles E of New York, New York. The town contains a population of approximately 709.

The People and Families of Orient

In Orient, about 60% of adults are married.

Orient boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orient had a median family income of $50,833. Interestingly, lots of people in Orient have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the town.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Orient favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $7,250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Orient Housing

Orient has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 84% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Orient, 83% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Orient -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Orient strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Orient, NY

Comparing Orient to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Orient Almanac

Orient Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Orient Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Orient, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Orient Colleges

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