Housing & Real Estate — Oriental, North Carolina
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 817 |
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| Occupied | 574 |
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| Vacant | 243 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 468 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 106 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $422,900 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$464,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,106/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $2,511/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 22.9% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 59.5% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 108 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 169 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 151 |
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| Built before 1960 | 74 |
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| Median Year Built | 1991 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
