At a Glance
Median Income
$59,583
$26,904 per capita
Home Value
$110,700
Zillow: $108,111
Median Rent
$1,402/mo
45.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
394/100K
4,032/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr
How West Orange Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Orange's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Orange a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Orange residents earn a median household income of $59,583 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,904. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,478 business establishments, including 148 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Orange is $110,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,111. Median rent is $1,402/month, with 45.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
West Orange reports 394 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,032/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in West Orange hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Orange has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,442
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density1,012/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,583
Per Capita$26,904
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$5,864M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,240
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,700
Rent$1,402
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$108,111
Housing Units1,546
Rent Burden45.4%
Crime
F
Violent394/100K
Property4,032/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault303/100K
Burglary212/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,675/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain64.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute21 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in West Orange was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 148 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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