South Orange, NJ Homes for Sale | Vibrant Community Living

Welcome to South Orange

A quaint residential community with roots dating back to Revolutionary times, South Orange is filled with beautiful historic and period homes. Residents enjoy a thriving art scene, diverse community, year-round access to outdoor activities, and a 30-minute commute to NYC via the Midtown Direct train. It’s no wonder so many of my clients choose South Orange when it’s time to pick a town.

Commuting

With a short commute by train, bus, or car into Manhattan, it’s clear why South Orange is a commuter’s dream.

Public Transportation:

South Orange is home to two New Jersey Transit stations on the Morristown line. The train ride to NYC is between 30 and 40 minutes. The town offers a jitney service to the train stations from outlying areas.

NJ Transit bus line 107 provides direct commuter bus service to NYC in less than 50 minutes.

Driving:

South Orange is within 10 minutes of Routes 24, 280, I-78, and the Garden State Parkway. Less than a 25-minute drive into Manhattan. Newark Liberty Airport is 20 minutes away!

Schools

The Columbia School District serves both South Orange and neighboring Maplewood.
The Columbia School District is composed of six elementary schools (two for South Orange residents), two middle schools (one for South Orange), and one high school.
Columbia High School is one of the most academically progressive high schools in the state of New Jersey, with an extensive amount of AP classes and extracurricular activities.
Columbia High School is a Blue Ribbon School (a US Department of Education Award reserved for the best schools in the nation).

Recreation

South Orange Performing Arts Center offers exceptional live performances in its 400+ seat auditorium.
South Mountain Reservation, a 2000-acre nature preserve, is the perfect destination for hiking, runs, and biking, complete with a dog run and vistas of NYC.
A community pool, playgrounds, recreational facilities, and fields keep outdoor activities fun.
South Orange’s vibrant downtown area includes incredible restaurants and shops, such as Eden Gourmet, an upscale gourmet grocery store that attracts people from neighboring towns.

Overview for South Orange, NJ

18,369 people live in South Orange, where the median age is 36.8 and the average individual income is $83,427. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

18,369

Total Population

36.8 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$83,427

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for South Orange, NJ

Population Households Employment

South Orange has 5,953 households, with an average household size of 2.68. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in South Orange do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 18,369 people call South Orange home. The population density is 6,442 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

18,369

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

36.8

Median Age

49.94 / 50.06%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

5,953

Total Households

2.68

Average Household Size

$83,427

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in South Orange, NJ

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Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby South Orange. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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