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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Wyatt Ruiz

Healthcare options in East Orange?

Hey everyone, Median household income is $59,872, which feels about average for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Should I be concerned?

1 replies 12 upvotes qa
Madelyn Lee

The good and bad of living in East Orange

I'm originally from St. Louis and You can expect to pay around $1,372 for rent here. Poverty rate is 13.8%, which is around average. Median household income is $59,872, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $315...

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Tyler M.

Career opportunities in East Orange, NJ

Hey folks, There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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emmett_chef

Affordable areas near East Orange?

There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Katherine A.

East Orange job market vs Omaha

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 52-year-old restaurant manager and Crime rate is something to consider -East Orange sits at 428.4 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. What are your go-to spots?

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Julian Watson

Is it worth buying in East Orange?

Alright, Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Appreciate any input.

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Tyler M.

Rent vs buy in East Orange -what makes sense?

Hello, Poverty rate is 13.8%, which is around average. Median household income is $59,872, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $59,872 in East Orange. Crime rate is something to consider -East Orange sits at 428.4 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not...

0 replies 27 upvotes housing
Cameron Martin

First time home buyer in East Orange

So, Poverty rate is 13.8%, which is around average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What are your go-to spots? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varie...

3 replies 7 upvotes housing
Sadie Myers

Rent vs buy in East Orange -what makes sense?

Hi all, I'm single, late 30s, and Crime rate is something to consider -East Orange sits at 428.4 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,372 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 69,183 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not j...

0 replies 5 upvotes housing
emmett_chef

East Orange in the winter -how bad?

Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $59,872 in East Orange. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Let me know your thoughts. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. C...

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Cameron Martin

East Orange housing prices -when will it stop?

Hi all, We're a young couple and Rent is about $1,372/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -East Orange sits at 428.4 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is concerning. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by ...

0 replies 16 upvotes housing
Madelyn Gutierrez

Best kept secrets of East Orange, NJ

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is concerning. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What neighborhoods would you suggest? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks...

6 replies 1 upvotes best-worst
emmett_chef

Is East Orange still affordable?

Hey everyone, I work in government and The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is concerning. You can expect to pay around $1,372 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Any help is appreciated. It's changing fast -some good, some not so m...

28 replies 12 upvotes housing
Carter R.

Living in East Orange -the reality

Hello, It's a a smaller city city with about 69,183 people. The median home value here is around $315,500, which seems about average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Anyone in a similar situation?

10 replies 9 upvotes living
Sadie Myers

Relocating to East Orange, NJ -pros and cons?

So, It's a a smaller city city with about 69,183 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is s...

0 replies 29 upvotes moving
Carson Rodriguez

Raising a family in East Orange -thoughts?

I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $315,500, which seems about average. Median household income is $59,872, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -East Orange sits at 428.4 per 100K. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold w...

5 replies 16 upvotes living
tulsarider2024

Rent vs buy in East Orange -what makes sense?

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $315,500, which seems about average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

4 replies 23 upvotes housing
Nova Torres

Living in East Orange -the reality

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 13.8%, which is around average. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know w...

10 replies 11 upvotes living
born_charlotte21

Best and worst neighborhoods in East Orange

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 69,183, East Orange is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience...

6 replies 23 upvotes best-worst
Andrew James

Working in East Orange -salaries realistic?

Hey, We have two kids and With a population of 69,183, East Orange is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,372/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. The su...

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Cora Kelly

Is East Orange worth it salary-wise?

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $315,500, which seems about a

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Sadie G.

Cost of living reality check -East Orange

Anyone else feel this way? Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $315,500, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $59,872 in East Orange. With a population of 69,183, East Orange is a smaller city....

2 replies 12 upvotes housing
charlotte_jameson

Best apartments in East Orange under ?

So, With a population of 69,183, East Orange is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $315,500, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,372 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food sc...

0 replies 28 upvotes housing
Andrew James

Co-working spaces in East Orange?

The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Should I be concerned? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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born_charlotte21

What surprised you most about East Orange?

Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 69,183, East Orange is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,372/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What are your go-to spots?

3 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Brielle

Moving to East Orange -what should I know?

Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $59,872 in East Orange. With a population of 69,183, East Orange is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -East Orange sits at 428.4 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborho...

7 replies 30 upvotes moving
Janice S.

Best kept secrets of East Orange, NJ

Curious what people think. Just moved here 1 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -East Orange sits at 428.4 per 100K. The median home value here is around $315,500, which seems about average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is s...

7 replies 23 upvotes best-worst
Madelyn Gutierrez

Rent in East Orange getting crazy

Anyone else feel this way? Median household income is $59,872, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 69,183, East Orange is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is concerning. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a hug...

5 replies 8 upvotes housing
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