| | Valdese, NC | Oriental, NC | United States |
| Overall | 84.8 | 87.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.0 | 103.5 | 100 |
| Health | 127.0 | 130.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 57.4 | 102.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $196,700 | $357,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,660.0% | 10,100.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 82.6 | 79.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 82.5 | 93.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Oriental 3 Reviews
February 20, 2007
Tom Dana
6 Parkside Drive
Vix Hills, NY 11746
Oriental is situated on a peninsula near the mouth of the Neuse River, the widest More
Oriental is a sleepy little sailing town. The water is shallow and protected and the mild winters mean sailing is possible almost year round. It is a friendly community More
Delightful place for people who love the More
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