Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in East Orange city, New Jersey?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in East Orange city, New Jersey is $1,441/month (±$67), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $365,900 (±$16,985), and the median household income is $60,830/year. The unemployment rate in Essex County, New Jersey was 4.9% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for East Orange city, New Jersey
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,441 |
| Median Home Value | $365,900 |
| Median Household Income | $60,830 |
| Total Housing Units | 28,328 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 19,537 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 69% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 4,875 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 4.9% |
How does East Orange city, New Jersey compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in New Jersey.
Higher rent than 21% of cities in New Jersey · 420th of 533
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rumson borough | $3,501 |
| 1 | Brookside CDP | $3,501 |
| 1 | Mendham borough | $3,501 |
| … 416 more … | ||
| 420 | East Orange city(you are here) | $1,441 |
| … 110 more … | ||
| 531 | Cedar Glen West CDP | $740 |
| 532 | Lincroft CDP | $685 |
| 533 | Basking Ridge CDP | $546 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Orange city, New Jersey?
The median gross rent in East Orange city, New Jersey is $1,441/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in East Orange city, New Jersey?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in East Orange city, New Jersey is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in East Orange city, New Jersey?
The median home value in East Orange city, New Jersey is $365,900 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in East Orange city are rent-burdened?
In East Orange city, New Jersey, 4,875 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in East Orange city, New Jersey?
The median household income in East Orange city, New Jersey is $60,830/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,441 has a margin of error of ±$67. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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