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Orient, NY Housing Market
The typical home in Orient, NY is worth $1.54M, rose 2.6% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $1.01M (through May 2026). With 5.5 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 70 days, Orient is a buyer's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $1.54M home is about $8,217/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Orient, NY
Typical home value
$1.54M
+2.6% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$1.01M
Last published period
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
70
Slow-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
11
5.5 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$88,293
Home costs 17.4x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
81.5%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Orient a buyer's or seller's market?
Orient, NY is a buyer's market, based on 5.5 months of supply and homes selling in about 70 days. Above 5 months of supply, homes start accumulating faster than they clear, which is where buyers gain leverage on price, repairs, and closing costs.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Orient housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Orient, NY. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.01M |
| Median list price | $1.75M |
| Median price per sq ft | $487/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 70 days |
| Active inventory | 11 listings |
| Months of supply | 5.5 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 81.5% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 2 |
| New listings (that month) | 3 |
| Listings with a price cut | 18.2% |
| Market condition | Buyer's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Orient is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Orient is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Orient home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Orient, NY fell 21.9%, from $1.30M to $1.01M. The live Zillow value series has rose 2.6% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 18.2% of Orient listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a modest share, which is what a market looks like when sellers are pricing close to where homes actually clear. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 5.5 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 81.5%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Orient?
Priced off the typical home value of $1.54M at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $307,829 | $1.23M | $8,217/mo |
| 5% | $76,957 | $1.46M | $9,757/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $8,217, that implies roughly $352,149 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Orient earns $88,293, about $263,856 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 17.4x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Orient?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Orient, NY, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Orient?
Active listings in Orient, NY went from 9 in January 2025 to 11 in May 2026, a +22.2% change. Rising inventory is the single most useful leading indicator for buyers: more choice, longer marketing times, and more sellers willing to negotiate before price cuts show up in the median.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| February 2025 | 10 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 11 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 13 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 17 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 12 | not published |
| October 2025 | 12 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 11 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 10 | 1 |
| February 2026 | 10 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 10 | 3 |
| April 2026 | 10 | 4 |
| May 2026 | 11 | 3 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Orient compare to New York and the U.S.?
Orient homes sell for $1.01M — 64% above the New York median of $620,500. Against the national median of $410,700, Orient runs 147% higher.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orient, NY | $1.01M | not published | 70 days |
| New York statewide | $620,500 | +5.1% | 42 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Orient
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 5.5. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 18.2%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $1,541 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $1.54M home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Orient listing goes under contract in 70 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 81.5% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month Orient added 3 new listings against 2 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved +2.6% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Orient varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Orient
There are currently 11 homes listed for sale in Orient, New York. The median listing price is $1.8M.
Active listings
11
Homes on market
Median list price
$1.8M
Avg. days on market
70
Days until sale
New this week
3
Newly listed
How much do homes cost in Orient by property type?
How the Orient, NY market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $1.01M | $487/sq ft | 2 | 70 days |
Who lives in Orient?
American Community Survey estimates for Orient. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
1,152
Households
656
Median income
$88,293/yr
Median age
63.9 years
Owner-occupied
96.6%
Median home value
$923,500
Mean commute
20.3 min
96.6% of occupied homes in Orient are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $923,500 against Zillow's $1.54M typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Orient?
1 schools tracked · 85 students
The largest public schools serving Orient, NY by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
OYSTERPONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grades PK-6 · 85 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Orient, NY?
Ordered by distance from Orient, not by size. Compare Orient side by side with any of them.
Orient housing market FAQ
Is Orient a buyer's or seller's market?
Orient, NY is currently a buyer's market. That read comes from 5.5 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 70 days, and sellers getting 81.5% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Orient?
The typical home in Orient, NY is worth $1.54M (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $1.01M, about $487 per square foot.
Is Orient cheaper than the rest of New York?
Orient's median sale price of $1.01M is 64% higher than the New York statewide median of $620,500, and 147% above the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Orient?
Homes in Orient, NY spent a median of 70 days on market before going under contract, versus 42 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Orient?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $1.54M home is about $8,217 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $352,149 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $88,293.
Are home prices rising in Orient?
The typical home value in Orient, NY rose 2.6% over the last 12 months, from $1.50M to $1.54M (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Orient?
Orient ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Orient?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Orient, NY is a buyer's market with 5.5 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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