Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Maplewood, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,362
Population
25,575
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Timeless small-town allure with New York just minutes away
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Nature
Maplewood, New Jersey carries the kind of small-town character that feels increasingly hard to find just 20 miles from Midtown Manhattan. Packed into only four square miles, this Essex County township moves at its own deliberate pace while staying firmly connected to the energy of the metro area. The Village, Maplewood's walkable downtown core, anchors the community with locally owned shops, galleries, and a historic movie theater that has served the area for decades. Nearby, South Mountain Reservation offers hundreds of acres of trails and open land for anyone who wants a genuine escape without leaving the township.
Seton Hall University sits less than three miles away, and N.J. Institute of Technology and Kean University are both within a short drive, giving the area a steady educational presence. Housing here spans a broad spectrum, from classic pre-war apartment communities with period details and hardwood floors to updated condos and townhomes on tree-lined streets. Renters looking for character-rich architecture will find plenty of it throughout the township.
Each Fourth of July weekend, Maplewood hosts Maplewoodstock, a free outdoor concert festival that draws large crowds and reflects the township's deep investment in community life. Those trails that now wind through Maplewood trace back to paths first traveled by Lenape tribes, a quiet reminder of how much history runs beneath this well-rooted place.
Explore the City
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.
Maplewood, New Jersey, is the birthplace of Ultimate Frisbee.
Colorful storefronts abound in Maplewood, such as this florist in the downtown area.
The downtown area of Maplewood is a thriving hub of activity with its retail stores and restaurants.
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.
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
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Bachelor's or Higher
47%
Other Education
53%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Maplewood, NJ is $1,952 for a studio, $2,360 for one bedroom, $3,281 for two bedrooms, and $1,659 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Maplewood has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,360/month
775 Sq Ft
House
$3,948/month
663 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,870/month
2,844 Sq Ft
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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
Public
Grades K-5
542 Students
Delia Bolden Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
448 Students
Public
Grades K-5
373 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
762 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,985 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 June 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.