Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
West Orange
West Orange, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,277
Population
48,842
Renter Mix
30% Rent
A legendary suburban community just minutes from Manhattan
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Upscale
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Low Crime
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Family Friendly
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West Orange is an upscale suburban community located about thirty miles west of Manhattan. The township is best known for its historic Llewellyn Park neighborhood, filled with Victorian homes that once belonged to such prominent citizens as Thomas Edison (Edison’s factory is one of the city’s distinctive landmarks as well). Most of the landscape in West Orange is covered by residential neighborhoods, with the popular Essex Green Shopping Center in the middle of town serving as the hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
When the weather is nice, locals love to hit the links at the nearby golf courses or explore the trails of South Mountain and Eagle Rock reservations. Seton Hall University sits just a few blocks southeast of town, making West Orange a great place for students, faculty, and staff members to live.
Explore the City
The Edison Historical Park preserves the remaining factories operated by Thomas Edison.
The South Mountain Reservation contains Orange Reservoir and over 2000 acres of green space.
Opened in 2014, The Waterfront is a 1.8 mile loop around the Orange Reservoir.
The Turtle Back Zoo is repeatedly ranked the #1 zoo in New Jersey.
On Main St, one of Thomas Edison's first incandescent lightbulbs is displayed.
West Orange is home to 5 golf courses, both public and private.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$120,837
Average: $150,753
Education
20,417
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
26,183
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Orange has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in West Orange, NJ is $2,048 for a studio, $2,279 for one bedroom, $2,978 for two bedrooms, and $3,164 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Orange has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,279/month
800 Sq Ft
House
$3,522/month
392 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,511/month
556 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Orange, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
435 Students
Public
Grades K-5
442 Students
Public
Grades K-5
426 Students
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
349 Students
Hazel Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
328 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
526 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
499 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,151 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Edison National Historic Site
- Turtle Back Zoo
- Van Vleck House & Gardens
- Greenwood Gardens
- NJ Audubon Essex County Environmental Center
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.