East Orange, NJ, sits just 12 miles from Manhattan, combining historic charm with contemporary city living. Tree-lined streets showcase the area's architectural heritage, from pre-war apartment buildings to classic single-family homes.
The city features established neighborhoods like Greenwood, known for its architectural character, and the Central Avenue Commercial District. Elmwood Park provides recreational opportunities with its swimming pool, tennis courts, and walking track. The East Orange Campus High School stands on the historic grounds of the former Upsala College, while the Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative & Performing Arts honors the legendary singer's local roots. Two NJ Transit train stations offer direct service to New York City, making the area particularly accessible for commuters.
A row of newly completed town homes in East Orange, NJ ready for families.
Holy Name of Jesus Church is one of many gems in East Orange's historic architecture.
East Orange spans both sides of the major I-280 highway, as shown from above in this image.
Pockets of retail in residential East Orange provide everything needed in a convenient distance.
Paul Robeson Stadium is home to the East Orange Jaguars, in East Orange, NJ.
An aerial view of East Orange, NJ, shows the close proximity to the major city of Newark, NJ.
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in East Orange, NJ is $1,351 for a studio, $1,529 for one bedroom, $2,127 for two bedrooms, and $2,015 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Orange has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
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Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Orange, NJ is for everyday living.
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Public
Grades K-8
299 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
397 Students
East Orange Community Charter School
Public
Grades K-5
448 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
443 Students
Whitney E. Houston Academy Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
324 Students
Public
Grades K-8
299 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
568 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
443 Students
Whitney E. Houston Academy Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
324 Students
Cicely Tyson Middle/High School
Public
Grades 6-12
711 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
568 Students
Cicely Tyson Middle/High School
Public
Grades 6-12
711 Students
East Orange Campus High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,748 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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