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Maplewood Township
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
New York City

Maplewood Township

#6 in Best Places to Live in Essex County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Maplewood Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 25,420. Maplewood Township is in Essex County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Maplewood Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Maplewood Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Maplewood Township and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Maplewood Township are highly rated.
    About Maplewood Township...
    Population
    25,420
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $566,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,884
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      19%
    • Own
      81%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      15.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      3.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      35.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      43.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,155.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      144.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      32%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Maplewood Township

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $156,477
    National
    $69,021
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