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South Orange Village, NJ


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South Orange Village, New Jersey

The people of South Orange Village are in the Newark metropolitan area. The town has a population of 16,964.

The People and Families of South Orange Village

In South Orange Village, about 46% of adults are married.

Approximately 40% of South Orange Village is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of South Orange Village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Orange Village had a median family income of $107,641. South Orange Village is full of successful families and individuals. The town benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in South Orange Village. The town, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

South Orange Village Housing

In South Orange Village, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in South Orange Village rent a large number of single bedroom units. The town has higher property taxes than most places in New Jersey, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In South Orange Village, 61% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in South Orange Village use public transportation more than most people in similar towns.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySouth Orange Village Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySouth Orange Village Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySouth Orange Village Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySouth Orange Village Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySouth Orange Village College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%South Orange Village Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%South Orange Village People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of South Orange Village, NJ

Comparing South Orange Village 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity99
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times24
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents24
Housing Recently Built11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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