Living in West Orange, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Orange · Census data 2020–2024
West Orange has 48,585 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $129,753 (25% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $557,300, the median rent is $1,897/month.
West Orange at a glance
- Population
- 48,585
- Median age
- 41State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $129,753State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $557,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,897/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 69.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.6%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is West Orange a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Orange
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Orange the median home value is $557,300, 68% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,897 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,567 a month in housing costs.
West Orange median household income
The median household income in West Orange is $129,753 and the income per person is $63,229. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in West Orange: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,870
- Owner-occupied
- 69.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.8%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.79
West Orange demographics
- Population
- 48,585
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 17,166
- Foreign-born
- 26.4%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Orange ›
Education in West Orange
52.6% of adults 25 and older in West Orange have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 23.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Orange
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Drive alone
- 53.9%
- Public transit
- 12.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
West Orange vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Orange | 48,585 | $129,753 | $557,300 | $1,897 |
| Llewellyn Park | 560 | $184,833 | $1,140,000 | $2,225 |
| Pleasantdale | 2,145 | $144,281 | $579,800 | — |
| City of Orange | 34,281 | $52,847 | $365,500 | $1,550 |
| Essex Fells | 2,361 | $250,001 | $1,083,000 | $3,501 |
| East Orange | 70,090 | $60,830 | $365,900 | $1,441 |
| Watsessing | 8,232 | $103,378 | $435,400 | $2,026 |
| Livingston | 31,488 | $229,806 | $821,100 | $2,949 |
| Roseland | 6,268 | $164,458 | $665,700 | $3,297 |
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What is the median household income in West Orange, NJ?
The median household income in West Orange is $129,753, 25% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Orange?
The median home value in West Orange is $557,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in West Orange?
The median gross rent in West Orange is $1,897 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is West Orange, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in West Orange?
The median age in West Orange is 41 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in West Orange?
The average commute to work in West Orange is 34 minutes; 23.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Orange?
The unemployment rate in West Orange is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Orange?
52.6% of adults in West Orange have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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