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South Orange Village Township
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
New York City

South Orange Village Township

#7 in Best Places to Live in Essex County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    South Orange Village Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 18,049. South Orange Village Township is in Essex County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in South Orange Village Township offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In South Orange Village Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in South Orange Village Township and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in South Orange Village Township are highly rated.
    About South Orange Village Township...
    Population
    18,049
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $666,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,992
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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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
      47.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      41.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      47.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      938.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      215.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      19%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      37%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      38%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      13%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in South Orange Village Township

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $160,366
    National
    $69,021
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