West Orange, New Jersey · ZIP 07052

West Orange — ZIP 07052

West Orange (07052) scores 65/100 — Fair for New Jersey. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $706K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share11%

Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100

Avg math proficiency41%

Avg reading proficiency55%

Schools nearby13

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100

Typical home value$706K

Median rent$2,625/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

$706K

Median Rent

$2,625/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 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
Gregory Elementary School	KG–05	484	69%	67%
St. Cloud Elementary School	KG–05	436	67%	67%
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	KG–05	349	57%	67%
Redwood Elementary School	KG–05	446	53%	60%
Hazel Avenue Elementary School	KG–05	334	37%	47%
Edison Middle School	06–06	477	33%	47%
Kelly Elementary School	KG–05	451	33%	42%
Washington Elementary School	PK–05	414	32%	42%
Liberty Middle School	07–08	559	29%	59%
Roosevelt Middle School	07–08	457	24%	58%
West Orange High School	09–12	2,106	21%	45%
West Orange Early Childhood Learning Center	PK–PK	54	Not reported	Not reported
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center	PK–PK	49	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

48,323

Median Income

$129K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

41 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07052 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 07052 has a school score of 66/100. 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 07052 is approximately $706K. 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 07052 in West Orange has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100. 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.