South Orange, NJ
1 neighborhoods · 18,648 residents · New Jersey
B+
78/100
100
Safety Score
91
Affordability
$173K
Median Income
$769K
Median Home Value
Is South Orange, NJ a Good Place to Live?
South Orange receives an overall livability grade of B+ (78/100), placing it among the better areas in New Jersey. Safety scores A+ (100/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A+ (91/100) with a median household income of $173,012 and median home values around $769,100.
About 75.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 5%. 66% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 35.
$2,186
Median Rent/mo
75.9%
College Educated
5%
Unemployment
66%
Owner-Occupied
35
Median Age
18,648
Population
1
Zip Codes
Essex
County
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Neighborhoods in South Orange
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 07079Essex Co. | 78 B+ | 100 | 91 | $173K | $769K | 18,648 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.