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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 benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Orient contains a population of approximately 709.
In Orient, about 60% of adults are married.
Orient boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
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 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 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.
In Orient, 83% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Orient -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
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% | |
Comparing Orient to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
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