Housing data for South Orange Village, NJ
South Orange Village, NJ has an estimated 18,474 residents and 6,208 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a village in Essex County.
34.6% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $2,296 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+11.8%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 18,474 (±34)
- Housing units
- 6,208 (±241)
- Households that rent
- 34.6%
- Median gross rent
- $2,296
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +11.8%
What stands out in South Orange Village
Median household income: $196,481 (±$19,583) in South Orange Village, higher than in Essex County ($80,789).
Working from home: 34.9% (±3.4 points) in South Orange Village, higher than in Essex County (16.1%).
Median home value: $866,600 (±$31,776) in South Orange Village, higher than in Essex County ($524,100).
Median gross rent: $2,296 (±$194) in South Orange Village, higher than in Essex County ($1,531).
- Income and affordability in South Orange Village
- Commute and cars in South Orange Village
- Home values in South Orange Village
- Median rent in South Orange Village
Housing in South Orange Village at a glance
- Median rent: $2,296 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $2,356 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 49.6% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 34.6% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $196,481 median household income
- Home values: $866,600 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $4,000 or more median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $10,000 or more median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 31.4% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 62.5% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 78.3% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.7% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 78.1% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 38.6 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +11.8% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 23.8% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.6% of homes have more than 1 person per room
South Orange Village against Essex County, its state and the nation
| South Orange Village | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 18,474 (±34) | 863,002 (exact) | 9,343,809 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 6,208 (±241) | 336,962 (±208) | 3,791,354 (±469) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 34.6% (±3.1 points) | 55.1% (±0.7 points) | 36.2% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $2,296 (±$194) | $1,531 (±$19) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $196,481 (±$19,583) | $80,789 (±$1,638) | $103,556 (±$513) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $866,600 (±$31,776) | $524,100 (±$11,118) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $10,000 or more | $10,000 or more | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 78.3% (±6.1 points) | 74.2% (±1.3 points) | 62.8% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 38.6 minutes (±2.9) | 33.6 minutes (±0.4) | 30.5 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 94.5% (±2.1 points) | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 37.5 years (±1.8) | 37.7 years (±0.2) | 40.1 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
South Orange Village covers 2.8 square miles of land, about 6,491 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How South Orange Village has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 16,521 (±31) | 18,474 (±34) | +11.8% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 5,608 (±253) | 6,208 (±241) | +10.7% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,691 (±$256) | $2,296 (±$194) | +35.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $604,300 (±$25,403) | $866,600 (±$31,776) | +43.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $139,037 (±$12,117) | $196,481 (±$19,583) | +41.3% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 31.4% (±2.2 points) | 34.6% (±3.1 points) | +3.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1% (±3.5 points) | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | −5.4 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in South Orange Village
In 2025, the South Orange Police Department reported 101 violent and 1,251 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Essex County, the departments that report recorded 303 violent and 1,518 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in South Orange Village
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07079 | 100% | 18,539 | $2,294 | $866,600 | $195,417 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near South Orange Village
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Township | 1.2 mi | $2,269 | $720,700 | 25.1% |
| Orange | 1.9 mi | $1,550 | $365,500 | 74.5% |
| Irvington Township | 2.3 mi | $1,386 | $335,600 | 70.4% |
| Vauxhall | 2.5 mi | $1,830 | $360,000 | 48.3% |
| West Orange Township | 2.6 mi | $1,897 | $557,300 | 30.8% |
| East Orange | 2.8 mi | $1,441 | $365,900 | 69.0% |
| Millburn Township | 3.2 mi | $2,262 | $1,371,500 | 18.7% |
| Short Hills | 3.5 mi | $3,126 | $1,674,100 | 13.5% |
Places in New Jersey most like South Orange Village
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair Township | $2,063 | $906,400 | $151,075 | 43.1% |
| Maplewood Township | $2,269 | $720,700 | $173,500 | 25.1% |
| Sea Bright Borough | $2,481 | $821,100 | $143,241 | 30.1% |
| Summit | $2,430 | $994,500 | $190,304 | 31.7% |
| Metuchen Borough | $2,078 | $604,300 | $158,052 | 25.4% |
| Cresskill Borough | $2,599 | $811,400 | $170,376 | 21.9% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across New Jersey.
HUD Fair Market Rent for South Orange Village, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,637 | $1,850 | $2,233 | $2,785 | $3,188 |
HUD income limits for South Orange Village, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,050 | $48,450 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $33,200 | $55,400 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $37,350 | $62,300 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $41,500 | $69,200 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $44,850 | $74,750 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $48,150 | $80,300 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $51,500 | $85,850 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $91,350 | $141,000 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Newark, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $138,400.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Orange Village
What is the average rent in South Orange Village, NJ?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in South Orange Village is $2,296 (±$194) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in South Orange Village?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in South Orange Village, NJ is $2,528 (±$295) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in South Orange Village rent-burdened?
49.6% of renting households in South Orange Village pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in South Orange Village?
South Orange Village has an estimated 2,107 (±209) renting households, 34.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in South Orange Village?
The median household income in South Orange Village is $196,481 (±$19,583) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in South Orange Village, NJ?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $866,600 (±$31,776) for owner-occupied homes in South Orange Village (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is South Orange Village growing?
In South Orange Village, the number of residents went from 16,521 in 2015–2019 to 18,474 in 2020–2024 (+11.8%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in South Orange Village?
The ZIP code that covers South Orange Village is 07079.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 07079?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07079 is $2,294 (±$184) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Orange Village township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Orange Village township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Orange Village township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Orange Village township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Orange Village township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Orange Village township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Orange Village township, Essex County, New Jersey
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Newark, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Newark, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: South Orange Police Department (ORI NJ0071900)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for South Orange Village township, Essex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:69274, in state:34 county:013).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .