At a Glance
Median Income
$59,872
$32,796 per capita
Home Value
$315,500
Zillow: $482,835
Median Rent
$1,372/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
491/100K
1,962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
15.2% smoking rate
How East Orange Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Orange's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Orange a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Orange residents earn a median household income of $59,872 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,796. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,692 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Orange is $315,500 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $482,835. Median rent is $1,372/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
East Orange reports 491 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,962/100K. The murder rate is 8.4/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in East Orange hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Orange has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population69,183
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density17,604/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born29.2%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,872
Per Capita$32,796
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699
Housing
B+
Home Value$315,500
Rent$1,372
Ownership27.4%
Zillow$482,835
Housing Units28,912
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent491/100K
Property1,962/100K
Murder8.4/100K
Assault329/100K
Burglary107/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,341/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation187 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute36 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in East Orange was built in 1955.
20.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
29.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.