Maplewood Township, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
25,406 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
69.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$167,428 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$684,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,919 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Essex County
6
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Essex County
4
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 31
Feb 3 9 33
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 52
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 5 35

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 70% of residents leaning left and 26% leaning right.

Liberal (71%) (27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 20%
Hillary Clinton 78%
Other 2%

Schools

Columbia High School
<1 miles, E 3.7 star
Jefferson Elementary School
<1 miles, NW 4.1 star
Maplewood Middle School
<1 miles, W 3.7 star
Tuscan Elementary School
<1 miles, SW 4.1 star

Colleges

Seton Hall University
1 miles, E 3.7 star
Lincoln Technical Institute-Union
2 miles, SW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Saint Barnabas Medical Center
3 miles, N 3.2 star
East Orange General Hospital
3 miles, E 1.4 star
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
3 miles, SE 3.2 star
The University Hospital
4 miles, E 1.4 star

Airports

Laguardia Airport
21 miles, E 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
27 miles, SE 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
37 miles, E 1.4 star