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East Orange, New Jersey: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 4.3 violent crimes per 1,000 people in East Orange, about 2.2 times the rate across New Jersey (1.9). The median household income is $60,830 and the median home value is $365,900. About 70,090 people live in East Orange.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in East Orange?
East Orange's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 4.3 per 1,000 residents, based on 308 offenses reported to the FBI. That is about 2.2 times the New Jersey rate (1.9), and 30% higher than the national rate (3.3). 7 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,400 (19.3 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 4.7 per 1,000, about 2.4 times the national rate. Violent crimes rose 63% between 2022 and 2025 (189 to 308).
| Offense (2025) | East Orange count | Per 1,000 | New Jersey per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 308 | 4.3 | 1.9 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 7 | 0.10 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 18 | 0.25 | 0.16 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 80 | 1.1 | 0.37 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 203 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,400 | 19.3 | 12.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 98 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 964 | 13.3 | 9.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 338 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in East Orange changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 189 | 553 | 7 |
| 2023 | 331 | 1,353 | 3 |
| 2024 | 349 | 1,391 | 6 |
| 2025 | 308 | 1,400 | 7 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the East Orange Police Department's own reports.
How does East Orange compare with New Jersey?
Households in East Orange have a median income of $60,830 (New Jersey: $103,556). The median owner-occupied home is worth $365,900 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,441 a month. About 70,090 people live on 4 square miles of land, roughly 17,844 per square mile. The city lies in Essex County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | East Orange | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,090 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $60,830 | $103,556 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $365,900 | $454,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,441 | $1,720 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 9.2% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4% | 9.7% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 43.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 31.0% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.4 | 40.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in East Orange?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Essex County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in East Orange?
No highway work zones were listed in East Orange city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near East Orange?
Federal school lists place 22 public and 4 private schools within East Orange. 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Governors Island National Monument. 11 state parks or recreation areas: Clay Pit Ponds State Park, Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Edison State Park, FDR Four Freedoms State Park and Gantry Plaza State Park and 6 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in East Orange
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the East Orange city limits.
Liquor stores
10 liquor stores are on the map inside the East Orange city limits: Bootlegger Wine Spirit Beer Depot (East Orange), East Orange Liquors (East Orange), Heller and Heller Liquors (East Orange), Home Wines & Liquors (East Orange), Kings Wine and Liquors (East Orange), Moon Palace Pool Hall and Liquor Store (Bloomfield), New J D Liquors (East Orange), Park Wine and Liquor (East Orange) and 2 more. New Jersey has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the East Orange city limits on the map.
See them on the map: liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in East Orange?
In 2025, East Orange had 4.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (308 reported), about 2.2 times the New Jersey rate (1.9). The property-crime rate was 19.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in East Orange?
$60,830 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $103,556 for New Jersey.
How much do homes cost in East Orange?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $365,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $454,400 statewide.
What natural hazards affect East Orange?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Essex County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Newark, NJ (3 mi) · Elizabeth, NJ (7 mi) · Clifton, NJ (7 mi) · Passaic, NJ (8 mi) · Jersey City, NJ (9 mi) · Bayonne, NJ (9 mi)
More: New Jersey statewide numbers · county page: Essex County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place East Orange city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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