Orange, New Jersey · ZIP 07050

Orange — ZIP 07050

Orange (07050) scores 38/100 — Below Average for New Jersey. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $473K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100

Avg math proficiency17%

Avg reading proficiency34%

Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index56/100

Typical home value$473K

Median rent$1,912/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$473K

Median Rent

$1,912/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

16,343

Violent Crime

2,732

Property Crime

13,611

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Essex County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Heywood Avenue Elementary School	PK–07	363	27%	42%
Forest Street Community Elementary School	PK–07	384	21%	56%
Park Avenue Elementary School	PK–08	423	19%	31%
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation	08–08	397	17%	33%
Oakwood Avenue Community School	PK–07	272	17%	32%
Cleveland Street Elementary School	PK–07	255	17%	27%
Rosa Parks Community School	03–07	593	16%	29%
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School	PK–07	728	15%	27%
Orange High School	09–12	1,368	3%	30%
Central Elementary School	KG–02	369	Not reported	Not reported
Orange Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	195	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

33,856

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

26%

Median Age

34.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07050 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 07050 has a school score of 52/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 07050 is approximately $473K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 07050 in Orange has an overall NeighborScore of 38/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.