South Orange Village Township, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 7/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
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
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
18,299 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
76.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$187,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$808,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,946 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.9% 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 30
Feb 2 9 33
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 52
May 4 0 61
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 69% of residents leaning left and 27% leaning right.

Liberal (70%) (28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 21%
Hillary Clinton 76%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NJ State Senate District 28, NJ Assembly District 28, NJ
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Schools

South Mountain Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Seton Hall University
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Lincoln Technical Institute-Union
3 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Saint Barnabas Medical Center
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
East Orange General Hospital
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
The University Hospital
4 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
4 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
20 miles, E • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
26 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
36 miles, E • 1.4 star
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