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Maplewood, NJ


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Maplewood, New Jersey

Introduction to Maplewood, New Jersey

Maplewood, New Jersey, in Essex county, is 2 miles W of Irvington, New Jersey and 5 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town is part of the Newark metropolitan statistical area. About 23,868 people live in Maplewood.

Maplewood History

Maplewood was first settled by Europeans around 1675. Prior to that, this area was inhabited by the Lenape tribes of Algonquin Native Americans. It was incorporated on April 1, 1861 as South Orange Township. At that time, it was a part of Clinton Township. In 1838, the Morris and Essex Railroad was extended to the township. A railroad station was built in Jefferson Village named Maplewood. On November 7, 1922, the South Orange Township was renamed to Maplewood.

Maplewood and nearby Attractions

  • South Mountain Reservation
  • Eagle Rock Reservation
  • Montclair Art Museum
  • Liberty Hall
  • Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
  • New Jersey Historical Society Museum
  • Edison National Historic Site

Things To Do In Maplewood

There are several beautiful landscapes in Maplewood where one can enjoy a wonderful family picnic. The township also includes many parks, tennis courts, baseball fields and playgrounds. In addition, Maplewood includes a number of restaurants that serve quality international and regional delicacies.

Maplewood Transportation

International air transportation is available from Newark Liberty International Airport.

Maplewood Higher Education

The nearest universities and colleges are Seton Hall University, Caldwell College, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and Bloomfield College.

High Points

Maplewood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMaplewood Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Maplewood Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Maplewood Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Maplewood Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Maplewood College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Maplewood Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Maplewood People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Maplewood, NJ

Comparing Maplewood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men108
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Female Share of the Population78
Age of the Population75
Male Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
Affordability of Rents13
Housing Recently Built11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime42
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