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West Orange Township
  • Suburb in New Jersey

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

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West Orange Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 48,480. West Orange Township is in Essex County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in West Orange Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In West Orange Township there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in West Orange Township and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in West Orange Township are highly rated.

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About West Orange Township...
Population
48,480

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$417,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,655
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    28%
  • Own
    72%
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West Orange Township Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    69.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    2.1
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    23.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    29.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    186.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,101.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    144.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    11%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    19%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    23%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    national  11%

Working in West Orange Township

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$118,326
National
$69,021

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