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East Orange, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Essex County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
69,183
Population
17,604/sq mi density
$59,872
Median Income
$32,796 per capita
$315,500
Home Value
$468,068 Zillow
$1,372
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
428
Violent Crime/100K
1,393 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$59,872 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$315,500 home value, $1,372/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
428 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$315,500
12% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,372/mo
18% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
27.4%
58% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
28,912
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$315,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$468,068
Median Sale Price
$510,000
Median List Price
$575,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
27.4%
Owner-Occupied
72.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$1,372/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,082/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
60 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.1%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
22
Price Drops
4.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$296
Active Inventory
125
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
27.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $315,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $468,068 |
| Median Sale Price | $510,000 |
| Median List Price | $575,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $296 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,372 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,082 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 60 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.1% |
| Price Drops | 4.8% |
| Homes Sold | 22 |
| Active Inventory | 125 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $296 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 27.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 72.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 27.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 28,912 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |