Life in East Orange research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in East Orange over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in East Orange:
The population in East Orange is 69,183.
The median home value in East Orange is $479,388.
The median income in East Orange is $59,872.
The cost of living in East Orange is 112 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in East Orange is $1,372.
The unemployment rate in East Orange is 10.3%.
The poverty rate in East Orange is 17.6%.
The average high in East Orange is 62.8° and the average low is 44.3°.
Crime in East Orange summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in East Orange. Key points include:
There were 1,735 total crimes in East Orange in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in East Orange is 2,438.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in East Orange is 486.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in East Orange is 1,952.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in East Orange is 15.09% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw  | 
            East Orange / 100k People  | 
            New Jersey / 100k People  | 
            National / 100k People  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,735 | 2,438.9 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 | 
| Violent Crime | 346 | 486.4 | 217.7 | 359.0 | 
| Murder | 5 | 7.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 | 
| Robbery | 82 | 115.3 | 49.3 | 61.0 | 
| Aggravated Assault | 233 | 327.5 | 148.8 | 256.0 | 
| Property Crime | 1,389 | 1,952.5 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 | 
| Burglary | 76 | 106.8 | 145.3 | 229.0 | 
| Larceny | 880 | 1,237.0 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 | 
| Car Theft | 433 | 608.7 | 162.6 | 259.0 | 
Cost of living in East Orange summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in East Orange. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in East Orange is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in East Orange is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in East Orange is $479,388.
The median income in East Orange is $59,872.
| Living Expense | East Orange | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 122 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 108 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 104 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 121 | 159 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 113 | 107 | 100 | |
The average high in East Orange is 62.8° and the average low is 44.3°.
There are 74.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.5 inches of precipitation each year with 26.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | East Orange | 
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.8 | 
| Average Annual Low | 44.3 | 
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.5 | 
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.5 | 
| Average Annual Snowfall | 26.2 | 
        
      
        
      
        
      The current population in East Orange is 69,183. The population has increased 6.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change | 
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 69,183 | 0.4% | 
| 2022 | 68,879 | -0.1% | 
| 2021 | 68,918 | 6.6% | 
| 2020 | 64,650 | 0.4% | 
| 2019 | 64,374 | -0.0% | 
| 2018 | 64,400 | -1.2% | 
| 2017 | 65,151 | 0.8% | 
| 2016 | 64,621 | 0.1% | 
| 2015 | 64,578 | 0.1% | 
| 2014 | 64,538 | 0.3% | 
| 2013 | 64,351 | -0.0% | 
| 2012 | 64,356 | -0.4% | 
| 2011 | 64,616 | -0.5% | 
| 2010 | 64,927 | - | 
1.9% White with 1,329 White residents.
79.0% African American with 54,671 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 78 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 1,643 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 105 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 643 Other residents.
5.6% Two Or More with 3,895 Two Or More residents.
9.9% Hispanic with 6,819 Hispanic residents.
| Race | East Orange | NJ | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1.9% | 51.9% | 58.2% | 
| African American | 79.0% | 12.3% | 12.0% | 
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 
| Asian | 2.4% | 9.8% | 5.7% | 
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 
| Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 
| Two Or More | 5.6% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 
| Hispanic | 9.9% | 21.9% | 19.0% | 
East Orange is 54.2% female with 37,508 female residents.
East Orange is 45.8% male with 31,674 male residents.
| Gender | East Orange | NJ | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.8% | 50.5% | 
| Male | 45.8% | 49.2% | 49.5% | 
5.0% of adults in East Orange completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in East Orange completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in East Orange completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in East Orange completed some college.
8.0% of adults in East Orange completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in East Orange completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in East Orange completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in East Orange completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in East Orange completed doctorate degree.
| Education | East Orange | NJ | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% | 
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% | 
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% | 
| Some College | 22.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% | 
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% | 
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 26.0% | 21.0% | 
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% | 
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% | 
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 
7.6% of households in East Orange earn Less than $10,000.
6.1% of households in East Orange earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.8% of households in East Orange earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.9% of households in East Orange earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.3% of households in East Orange earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.0% of households in East Orange earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.8% of households in East Orange earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.4% of households in East Orange earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.4% of households in East Orange earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.8% of households in East Orange earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | East Orange | NJ | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.6% | 4.0% | 4.9% | 
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.1% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.8% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 5.3% | 6.8% | 
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 8.0% | 10.4% | 
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 12.9% | 15.7% | 
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 11.4% | 12.7% | 
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 18.0% | 17.4% | 
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 11.7% | 9.3% | 
| $200,000 or more | 5.8% | 20.7% | 12.6% |