Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Maplewood
Maplewood, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,316
Population
25,575
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Timeless small-town allure with New York just minutes away
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Twenty miles west of New York City, Maplewood is a charming suburban township that surrounds its residents with an atmosphere of classic Americana. The rental market is quite diverse, featuring apartments, condos, and single-family homes to suit any taste or lifestyle. Maplewood’s small downtown area, commonly known as The Village, is a timeless walking district containing diverse mix of locally-owned businesses, including restaurants, toy stores, book shops, art galleries, and a historic movie theater. The beautiful Maplewood Park at the center of town is the perfect spot to spend a relaxing afternoon, with the Maplewood Golf Course right next door. South Mountain Reservation sits along the northwest edge of town, providing a sprawling venue for exploring the region’s natural beauty. The annual Maplewoodstock festival is a major concert event in town, drawing big crowds every 4th of July weekend.
Explore the City
The downtown area of Maplewood is a thriving hub of activity with its retail stores and restaurants.
A row of homes in Maplewood, NJ, on a tree-lined residential street.
A row of stores in Maplewood within the repurposed Maplewood Movie Theatre.
Colorful storefronts abound in Maplewood, such as this florist in the downtown area.
St James's Gate Publick House is an upbeat Irish mainstay in Maplewood, with a fireplace providing creative pub fare & premium whiskeys in comfy digs.
The train station in central Maplewood takes you directly to Midtown Manhattan.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$156,052
Average: $182,097
Education
13,066
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,370
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Maplewood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
47%
Other Education
53%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Maplewood, NJ is $1,966 for a studio, $2,315 for one bedroom, and $3,294 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Maplewood has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,315/month
780 Sq Ft
House
$3,685/month
990 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,325/month
2,401 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Maplewood, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
577 Students
Delia Bolden Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
448 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
550 Students
Public
Grades K-5
373 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
721 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,930 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Greenwood Gardens
- Turtle Back Zoo
- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
- Edison National Historic Site
- Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† 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.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.