Maplewood Township, NJ
Livability
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Bikeability
4/10
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Walkability
6/10
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Transit
6/10
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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
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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
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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
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Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
- home Housing
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Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
- visibility Safety
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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- local_airport Airports
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Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
- school Colleges
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Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
- local_library Schools
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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%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 20%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 11, NJ State Senate District 28, NJ Assembly District 28, NJSchools
Columbia High School
<1 miles, E
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3.7
Jefferson Elementary School
<1 miles, NW
•
4.1
Maplewood Middle School
<1 miles, W
•
3.7
Tuscan Elementary School
<1 miles, SW
•
4.1
Colleges
Seton Hall University
1 miles, E
•
3.7
Lincoln Technical Institute-Union
2 miles, SW
•
1.9
Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Leyma
2 miles, S
Healthcare Training Institute
3 miles, S
Hospitals
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
3 miles, N
•
3.2
East Orange General Hospital
3 miles, E
•
1.4
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
3 miles, SE
•
3.2
The University Hospital
4 miles, E
•
1.4
Airports
Newark Liberty International Airport
6 miles, SE
•
4.6
Laguardia Airport
21 miles, E
•
4.6
John F Kennedy International Airport
27 miles, SE
•
4.1
Westchester County Airport
37 miles, E
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1.4