Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Bagels Plus
Coffee Shop
Angelo's Gourmet Eatery
Coffee Shop
Yaya Tea
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Freetown Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sweet & Green Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Arugula
Coffee Shop
Grid Iron Cafe
Coffee Shop
Harrar Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Tatiana Cafe
Coffee Shop
Village Diner
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
City Beans Cafe
Coffee Shop
Chalet Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Legacy Coffee
Coffee Shop
Isabel Rose Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Greenleaf's Eclectic Cafe
Coffee Shop
Trend Coffee & Tea Shop
Coffee Shop
Crazy Mocha
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Paper Plane Coffee
Coffee Shop
La Moda
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Jersey Explorer Children's Museum
Museum
Newark Schools Stadium
Stadium
Prudential Concert Grove
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Attraction
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Attraction
Arts Center - Carriage House
Theatre Arts
Cityplex 12
Cinema
Theatre-in-the-Round
Theatre Arts
Newark Museum
Museum
Paul Robeson Galleries
Art Gallery
Aljira A Center for Contemporary Art
Art Gallery
Bow Tie Cinemas South Orange
Cinema
South Orange Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
New Jersey Historical Society
Museum
B-52'S Lounge
Nightclub
Unknown Name
Stadium
Prudential Center
Stadium
AMC DINE-IN Essex Green 9
Cinema
Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
QXT's Nightclub
Nightclub
The Wellmont Theatre
Theatre Arts
Essex Fine Arts Gallery
Art Gallery
Makeready Gallery
Art Gallery
Bow Tie Clairidge Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (0) F
Four City Brewey
Bar
Blue Store Liquor Store
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Emily's Creations Chocolate Factory
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Six Points
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Chris' Red Hots
Fast Food
Pat's Village Deli
Deli
BGR Bloomfield
Fast Food
South End Liquors
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Sarku Japan
Fast Food
University Wines & Spirits
Alcohol
No. 1 Chinese Restaurant
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Cluck University Chicken
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Martini 494
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Senior Citizen's Center
Community Centre
Powerhouse Gym
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Glen Ridge Tennis
Gym
Montclair Women’s Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
YM/WCA of Newark & Vicinity
Community Centre
Fraternal Order of Police
Community Centre
NJ Fitness Factory
Gym
Dom's SweatBar
Gym
Zura Montclair
Gym
The Little Gym
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
New York Sports Clubs
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
YMCA of Montclair
Gym
JaiPure Yoga
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
ShopRite
Grocery Store
SunSplash Caribbean Bakery
Bakery
3 Sisters Grocery & Supermarket
Grocery Store
Food Depot Supermarket
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
C-Town
Grocery Store
R. Violante & Son Meat Market
Butcher
Super Foodtown of Bloomfield
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Cuba Bakery
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Nino's Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Eden Gourmet
Grocery Store
Health Food
Health Food
Newark Fish Market
Seafood
Extra Super Market
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Anthony's Shop and Save Supermarket
Grocery Store
Gencarelli's Bakery
Bakery
Garden Farmers Market Inc
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Seabra Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (14) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Rowley Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Ashland Stadium
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Orange Oval
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Columbian Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Elmwood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Soverel Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Orange Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Washington Plaza
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Thomas Silk Park
Park
Kasberger Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
First Street Park
Park
Shops (4) D-
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Juniper Tree Salon
Hairdresser
Fish & Wings
Convenience Store
Central Food Plaza
Convenience Store
keene's korner
Convenience Store
The Blue Star Barber Shop
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Deli Grocery Store
Convenience Store
Park Avenue Food Market
Convenience Store
Stop & Shop Plaza
Mall
Rainbow
Clothing
Rainbow
Clothing
The Children's Place
Clothing
Sprint
Electronics
Pearl Beauty Supply
Beauty
Marshalls
Department Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Marisol Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Mayte's Hair Styles
Hairdresser
Yerika's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Lucero Florist
Florist
Stripes
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 24.8% take public transportation in East Orange.
Public Transit Stops (10)
Stops & Stations A+
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard at Lincoln Street
Bus Stop
East Orange
Transit Station
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard at Prospect Street
Bus Stop
Brick Church
Transit Station
South Clinton Street at Central Avenue
Bus Stop
South Clinton Street at Central Avenue
Bus Stop
Prospect Street at Springdale Avenue
Bus Stop
Prospect Street at Springdale Avenue
Bus Stop
Orange
Transit Station
NJ Transit Depot & Maintenance Yard
Bus Station
Watsessing Avenue
Transit Station
E. Orange–Veteran’s Hospital
Bus Stop
Park Avenue
Transit Station
South Clinton Street at South Orange Avenue
Bus Stop
South Clinton Street at South Orange Avenue
Bus Stop
Grove Street
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Highland Avenue
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Bloomfield Avenue
Transit Station
Orange Street
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Davenport Avenue
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
24.8% A
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cost of living F

The cost of living in East Orange is 110/100 - which is 9% lower than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C-

East Orange crime rates are 1,716 per 100k, which is 27% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,259 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
457 crimes per 100k D
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employment D+

The median income in East Orange is $38,403 - which is 48% lower than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$38,403 F
Unemployment Rate
11.3% F
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health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
East Orange Fire Company Number 1
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
East Orange Police Department
Police
East Orange Truck Company Number 3
Fire Station
East Orange Engine Company Number 4
Fire Station
East Orange General Hospital
Hospital
Orange Police Dept.
Police
East Orange Hose Company Number 3
Fire Station
Columbus Hospital
Hospital
City of Orange Township Fire House
Fire Station
Unity Drugs
Pharmacy
VA New Jersey Health Care System
Hospital
Engine 26 Ladder 12 BC6
Fire Station
WO Engine 2
Fire Station
Police Crime Prevention
Police
Police Station
Police
Engine 11 Ladder 11 Hazmat
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Engine 7 NFD
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
University Hospital
Hospital
Grove Street Fire House
Fire Station
Primary Medical Center
Doctor
Health Services
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing D-

East Orange home prices are $209,500 - which is 34% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$209,500 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
-4% D
Home Affordability
5.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C-

The East Orange graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
33% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (26) A+
Our Lady Help Of Christians School
Althea Gibson Academy
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
John L. Costley Middle School
The East Orange Youth Cultural Complex
Patrick F. Healy Middle School
Sojourner Truth Middle School
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence
East Orange Community Charter School
Ecole Toussaint Louverture
Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary School
Jamas Children'S University
Gordon Parks Academy
George Washington Carver Institute
Oakwood Avenue Elementary School
Dionne Warwick Institute
Pride Academy Charter School
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
East Orange Stem Academy High School
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School
Langston Hughes Elementary School
Park Avenue Elementary School
Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School
Whitney E. Houston Academy
High Schools (4) A
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah
East Orange Campus High School
East Orange Stem Academy High School
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School
North 13Th St Tech
Career And Innovation Academy Of Orange
New Testament Church School
Orange Preparatory Academy
Orange High School
Essex Regional School
Essex Rgc
John F Kennedy School
Barringer Academy Of S.T.E.A.M.
Barringer Arts High School
Essex Co Youth House
Phillip'S Academy Charter School
St Vincent Academy
Bloomfield Tech
Seton Hall Preparatory School
Lead Charter School
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Science Park High School
American History High School
Peoples Preparatory Charter School
Bard Early College High School
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ratings B

East Orange has an overall rating of 73% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes A
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East Orange Area Facts

  • East Orange has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered excellent
  • East Orange crime rates are 27% higher than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in East Orange is 9% lower than the New Jersey average

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Not was it once was, in a good way 3 rating By Poppadoc22 ( Feb 11, 2019) East Orange is a predominately black, ethnically diverse community of working class, middle class, and lower class residents. There are some nice areas and some not so nice areas, like any other city. It used to be a wealthy city but went through years of high crime and drugs. Cr ...Read More ime's currently still higher than the state average though it's dropped significantly. I've worked in the city for 18 years and I think the most considerable improvements have been in the last 5 years.

Seeing more Hispanics coming in and some whites as well (mostly near Glen Ridge/Bloomfield border). To be honest, it's a prime target for gentrification. Homes are very cheap relative to North NJ and it's only 20 minutes from NYC. The city has many large old homes that were in disrepair or vacant for years. Over the last few years, rehabbers have been more interested in fixing them up and putting them back on the market. Others have been torn down and turned into expensive apartments w/amenities. It seems it's being set up to cater to the people priced out of NYC and Jersey City, not those who currently live in the city. There have been talks of new businesses opening up in EO. There's nothing much to do in the area right now so it'd be necessary for anyone to have any interest. Overall, I think the changes would be good for the city. Read Less
Enjoy a Getaway to East Orange, New Jersey! 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 04, 2010) In August of 2009, I visited East Orange, New Jersey to visit a client with Wells Fargo & Company. Wells Fargo is one of the largest employers in East Orange and my business contacts there had been trying to persuade me to visit East Orange for years! After I had completed two da ...Read More ys of business meetings at Wells Fargo, my wife and two children flew up to East Orange to enjoy a long weekend with me. Other than the nuisance of the congested traffic that we encountered while we were there, my family and I had a wonderful stay in East Orange.

As an avid golfer, my favorite part of the trip was playing 18 holes of golf at the East Orange Golf Course. The course was designed by Tom Bendelow, a famous Scottish architect, and was surprisingly challenging. The weather was perfect - 77 degrees and sunny! My wife and I capped off a great game of golf with some tasty Italian cuisine at "Johnny's on the Green" restaurant, which is conveniently located inside the clubhouse.

My wife and I spent the next day in East Orange visiting the New Jersey Explorer Museum with our two young sons. The museum is designed to entertain and educate children, but I think my wife and I enjoyed it just as much as our sons did. The Time Traveler and Stargazer exhibits were incredible! We had another great dinner at Bloomfield Steak & Seafood. The cuisine was excellent, and we were pleased with the waiter's level of attentiveness to our children.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in East Orange and my wife and I hope that Wells Fargo schedules another meeting soon to give us an excuse to return! Read Less
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F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in East Orange? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Unknown Name
Rowley Park
Unknown Name
Unknown Name
Unknown Name
Ashland Stadium
Unknown Name
Orange Oval

Entertainment

Jersey Explorer Children's Museum
Newark Schools Stadium
Prudential Concert Grove
Unknown Name
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Arts Center - Carriage House
Cityplex 12
Theatre-in-the-Round

Food & Drink

Four City Brewey
Blue Store Liquor Store
Dunkin' Donuts
Taco Bell
McDonald's
Emily's Creations Chocolate Factory
McDonald's
Six Points

A+ Commute

Is public transit available in East Orange? Of all people who commute, 24.8% take public transportation in East Orange.
Drive to Work
59%

18% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit
25%

20% higher than the US average

Walk to Work
5%

2% higher than the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in East Orange? The cost of living in East Orange is 110/100 - which is 9% lower than New Jersey.
East Orange
110

10% more expensive than average

New Jersey
121

21% more expensive than average

United States
100

National cost of living index

C- Crime

What is the crime rate in East Orange? East Orange crime rates are 1,716, which are 27% higher than New Jersey
Total Crime
1,716 per 100k people

27% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim
1 in 59

27% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime
-6%

Year over year crime is down

D+ Employment

What is the median income in East Orange? The median income in East Orange is $38,403 which is 48% lower than New Jersey.
Median household income
$38,40331% lower than the US average
Income per capita
$22,24625% lower than the US average
Unemployment rate
11%

143% higher than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is East Orange a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

VA New Jersey Health Care System
East Orange General Hospital

Pharmacies

Walgreens
Rite Aid

Doctors

D- Housing

What are East Orange home prices? East Orange home prices are $209,500 - which is 34% lower than New Jersey
Median home value
$209,50013% higher than the US average
Median rent price
$9975% higher than the US average
Home Ownership
26%

59% lower than the US average

C- Schools

Does East Orange have good schools? The East Orange graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than New Jersey
High school grad. rates
82%

1% lower than the US average

School test scores
33%

32% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio
14:1

12% lower than the US average

B User Ratings

Is East Orange a good place to live? East Orange has an overall rating of 73% from 14 reviews.
Overall user rating
73%

14 total ratings

User reviews rating
70%

2 total reviews

User surveys rating
80%

12 total surveys

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