East Orange, NJ Local Data & Statistics

State: NJ

Total population: 70,090 Household income: $60,830 Rent: $1,441

Overview

Total population

70,090

Rent

$1,441

Year built

1956

Household income

$60,830

Per capita income

$33,200

Poverty rate

16.4%

Unemployment rate

7.0%

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

55.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

New Jersey

Total population

70,090

Adults over 25

50,058

Total households

28,328

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$60,830

Per capita income

$33,200

Poverty rate

16.4%

Unemployment rate

7.0%

Rent over 30% of income

55.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$1,441

Year built

1956

Households that rent

69%

Households that own

31%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

Black

79.1%

Asian

1.3%

Two or more races

8.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

11%

Not Hispanic or Latino

89%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

90.3%

Commute time to work

35 mins

Work from home

9.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

33.5%

High school graduate or GED

34.1%

Some college or associate degree

9.8%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

22.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of East Orange, NJ with: New Jersey United States

East Orange, NJ

Total population70,090

Rent$1,441

Year built1956

Household income$60,830

Per capita income$33,200

Poverty rate16.4%

Unemployment rate7.0%

New Jersey State

Total population9,343,809

Rent$1,720

Year built1970

Household income$103,556

Per capita income$54,253

Poverty rate9.7%

Unemployment rate4.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	CityEast Orange, NJ	StateNew Jersey	CountryUnited States
Total population	70,090	9,343,809	334,922,499
Rent	$1,441	$1,720	$1,413
Year built	1956	1970	1980
Household income	$60,830	$103,556	$80,734
Per capita income	$33,200	$54,253	$44,673
Poverty rate	16.4%	9.7%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	7.0%	4.5%	4%

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Summary for East Orange, NJ

East Orange is located in New Jersey.

Rent & Income

In East Orange, the typical monthly rent is $1,441 and the typical household income is $60,830. Rent here is lower than New Jersey and similar to the U.S., and household income is lower than both New Jersey and the U.S. The estimated poverty rate is 16.4%, which is higher than in both New Jersey and national.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 69% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 55.2% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 22.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The local unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is higher than both New Jersey and the national rate.

East Orange, NJ — Rent vs Household Income

East Orange, NJ — Poverty vs Unemployment

How East Orange, NJ compares in New Jersey (17 places)

Metric	This place	Rank	Starts from	Statewide range
Rent	$1,441	5 / 17	from lower rent	$1,226 – $2,938
Household income	$60,830	12 / 17	from higher income	$40,546 – $180,579
Poverty rate	16.4%	8 / 17	from lower poverty	7.8% – 32%
Unemployment rate	7%	15 / 17	from lower unemployment	2.4% – 8.6%

Rankings are calculated among cities and communities in New Jersey with total population > 50,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for East Orange, NJ

Rent

When it comes to rent costs, East Orange places 5th among 17 large places in New Jersey. Across the state, rents run from $1,226 in Camden, NJ up to $2,938 in Hoboken, NJ.

Household income

East Orange ranks 12th among 17 large places for typical household income. Statewide values run from $40,546 in Camden, NJ to $180,579 in Hoboken, NJ.

Poverty rate

East Orange places 8th out of 17 large communities for poverty. Statewide figures move from 7.8% in Hoboken, NJ up to 32% in New Brunswick, NJ.

Unemployment rate

For unemployment, East Orange ranks 15th out of 17 large places. Across New Jersey, unemployment ranges from 2.4% in Hoboken, NJ to 8.6% in Camden, NJ.

💰 Rent in East Orange, NJ (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,441 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in East Orange, NJ

Annual Household Income: $60,830

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in East Orange, NJ

Estimated Rate: 16.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in East Orange, NJ

In East Orange, NJ, households that rent: 19,537 (69%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	19,537	69%
Owner-Occupied	8,791	31%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in East Orange, NJ

In East Orange, NJ, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 10,781 (55.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	10,781	55.2%
Other renter households	8,756	44.8%
Total renter households	19,537	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in East Orange, NJ

Less than High School: 16,759 people (33.5%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 17,063 people (34.1%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,897 people (9.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 11,339 people (22.7%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 50,058

📊 Unemployment Rate in East Orange, NJ

Estimated Rate: 7.0%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

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Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.