Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
15%
South Orange, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,565
Population
19,540
Renter Mix
36% Rent
A truly unique community within minutes of New York
Suburb
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Commuter
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Nature
With its iconic gas-lit streets and beautiful historic architecture, South Orange is one of the New York area’s most distinctive suburban communities. Predominately a residential township, the local rental market features a range of apartments and condos suitable for any budget. The thriving Downtown district is packed with dozens of unique restaurants, specialty shops, and entertainment venues to ensure that you never go bored in your off hours: within just a few blocks, you can start your day with a hearty breakfast at Grid Iron Waffle Shop, enjoy a classy evening out at Papillon 25, and catch a band at South Mountain Tavern.
You’ll benefit from direct access to huge parks and nature preserves, with Cameron Park sitting adjacent to Downtown and the sprawling South Mountain Reservation bordering the west side of town. South Orange is home to Seton Hall University, serving around 10,000 students and contributing heavily to the community’s intellectual and cultural climate.
Just 20 miles from New York City, South Orange has historically been a popular spot for commuters, with easy access to the city via road and rail.
Explore the City
A view from just above the water of the duck pond in Meadowland Park.
Artwork in South Orange.
A mural welcomes you to South Orange.
SOPAC brings in a steady stream of talent and events.
The former Village Hall in South Orange has been transformed into a fine dining destination.
Commuters catch a train into NYC from South Orange.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$156,312
Average: $173,075
Education
9,974
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,292
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
South Orange has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
47%
Other Education
53%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in South Orange, NJ is $1,789 for a studio, $2,565 for one bedroom, $3,563 for two bedrooms, and $4,103 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Orange has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,565/month
715 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Orange, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
618 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
475 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
770 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Turtle Back Zoo
- Edison National Historic Site
- Greenwood Gardens
- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
- Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
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.