East Orange

East Orange, New Jersey Overview

East Orange scores 45.8/100 overall (C), ranking #14 of 20 cities in New Jersey — below the state composite of 65.9. Education is the city’s relative strength at 76/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 7/100.

Income & Employment in East Orange

East Orange’s median income of $56,293 is 42% below the state median, but positive population growth of 1.6% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 7.2%.

Safety in East Orange

East Orange’s violent crime rate of 483.7 per 100,000 runs above the New Jersey average of 195. The property crime rate is 1991.8 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in East Orange

The median home value is $315,500. Median monthly rent is $1,372. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in East Orange

The adult obesity rate in East Orange is 35.8%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. Diabetes prevalence is elevated at 14.5%. Residents report an average of 18.7 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. New Jersey ranks #10 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in East Orange

East Orange has a high school graduation rate of 84%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. Local districts invest $29,625 per student, well above the national median. The city has 22 public schools serving 9,392 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in East Orange

The annual average temperature in East Orange is 53.6°F. Summers average 70.4°F. Winters average 38.4°F. Precipitation is abundant at 60.7 inches per year. 20.8% of commuters use public transit.

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