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West Orange Township
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
New York City

West Orange Township

#14 in Best Places to Live in Essex County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    West Orange Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 48,480. West Orange Township is in Essex County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in West Orange Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In West Orange Township there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in West Orange Township and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in West Orange Township are highly rated.
    About West Orange Township...
    Population
    48,480
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $417,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,655
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      69.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      23.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      29.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      186.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,101.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      144.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      23%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in West Orange Township

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $118,326
    National
    $69,021
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