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West Orange, New Jersey

Introduction to West Orange, New Jersey

West Orange, New Jersey, in Essex county, is 2 miles NW of East Orange, New Jersey (center to center) and 5 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is included in the Newark metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 44,943 people lived in West Orange.

West Orange History

Originally, the area now known as West Orange was a part of the city of Newark. It was separated from the city on November 27, 1806 to form the Orange Township. On April 10, 1863, this area was separated from the Orange Township and the township of West Orange was formed. Later on 28 February 1900, it was reformed as a town. The first planned community of United States, Llewellyn Park is located in West Orange. Moreover, the famous scientist Thomas Edison resided in this town.

West Orange and nearby Attractions

  • Degnan Memorial Park
  • Llewellyn Park
  • O'Connor Park
  • Edgemont Memorial Park
  • Montclair Art Museum

Things To Do In West Orange

West Orange offers a number of recreational facilities. The town includes numerous parks, basketball courts, theaters, playgrounds and baseball fields. In addition, there are several scenic landscapes in West Orange, where visitors can enjoy family picnics.

West Orange Transportation

The closest major airport is Newark Liberty International Airport.

West Orange Higher Education

Seton Hall University is nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%West Orange Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%West Orange Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%West Orange Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%West Orange Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%West Orange Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%West Orange College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of West Orange, NJ

Comparing West Orange 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 Men98
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income108
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty84

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents24
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime83

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