Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
15%
Avg Rent
$1,707
Population
33,905
Renter Mix
79% Rent
The City of Orange is a historic and largely residential community in the suburbs outside of Newark, roughly fifteen miles from Manhattan. The thriving Main Street district is packed with shops and restaurants of every kind, making life easy whether you’re running errands or just looking for a quick bite to eat. With multiple NJ Transit stops in town, it’s easy to get around the area without a car—this combined with the abundance of affordable apartments and condos makes Orange a highly popular home base for New York-area commuters. While close to the big city, living in Orange will also allow you to take advantage of the huge nearby nature preserves, such as the South Mountain and Eagle Rock Reservations.
Students Walkin on Main Green
Overview of Monte Irvin Orange Park
South Orange NJ Transit Stop
Enjoy a walk around the pond in Monte Irvin Orange Park.
Tree filled streets with single-family homes can be found in the southern part of Orange.
People come to Main Street for their shopping and dinners.
Median Household Income
$47,232
Average: $63,100
Education
6,008
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,893
Workers Employed
Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
15%
Housing Distribution
Orange has more renters than homeowners.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Orange, NJ is $1,530 for a studio, $1,702 for one bedroom, $1,927 for two bedrooms, and $2,049 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Orange has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Orange, NJ is for everyday living.
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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.
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.