East Orange SnackAbility
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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.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In East Orange Comparison Table
| 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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 114 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 $474,293.
The median income in East Orange is $60,830.
East Orange's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In East Orange Comparison Table
| Living Expense | East Orange | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 124 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
East Orange, NJ Weather
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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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East Orange Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in East Orange
The current population in East Orange is 70,090. The population has increased 8.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70,090 | 1.3% |
| 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 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in East Orange
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East Orange is:
1.9% White with 1,354 White residents.
78.0% African American with 54,644 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 870 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 48 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 865 Other residents.
6.5% Two Or More with 4,578 Two Or More residents.
11.0% Hispanic with 7,731 Hispanic residents.
| Race | East Orange | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1.9% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 78.0% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.0% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in East Orange
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East Orange is 54.4% female with 38,150 female residents.
East Orange is 45.6% male with 31,940 male residents.
| Gender | East Orange | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in East Orange for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in East Orange completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in East Orange completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in East Orange completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in East Orange completed some college.
8.0% of adults in East Orange completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in East Orange completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% 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 | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For East Orange, New Jersey
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7.6% of households in East Orange earn Less than $10,000.
6.7% of households in East Orange earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.6% of households in East Orange earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.2% of households in East Orange earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.9% of households in East Orange earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.2% of households in East Orange earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in East Orange earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.0% of households in East Orange earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.4% of households in East Orange earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.8% of households in East Orange earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | East Orange | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.6% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.2% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.8% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
