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East Orange, NJ—07018

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$470,000
0.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$59,000
31.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
43
15.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.3%
Median Rent
$1,900
0.0% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,600
0.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,900
2.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,350
3.3% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in East Orange, NJ

07017
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — East Orange, NJ

As of May '26, the median home price in East Orange, NJ is $470,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.4%. This indicates that home prices in East Orange, NJ are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.3%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$470,000-0.4%
Single Family $480,000-0.2%
Condos $243,000-0.8%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$335,0003.1%
    3 Bed
    		$447,000-0.9%
    4 Bed
    		$497,000-0.8%
    5 Bed $564,9780.9%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    9.2%
    1 Bedroom
    28.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    29.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    22.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    6.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.2%

    Rental Trends — East Orange, NJ

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in East Orange, NJ is $2,040, with a year-over-year rent change of 0.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in East Orange, NJ is studios: $1,540, 1-bedrooms: $1,670, 2-bedrooms: $2,030, 3-bedrooms: $2,480, 4-bedrooms: $2,890. The most common rental property sizes in East Orange, NJ are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 35.3% and 30.3% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,900$2,040
    Studio Rent $1,500$1,540
    1 Bed Rent $1,600$1,670
    2 Bed Rent $1,900$2,030
    3 Bed Rent $2,350$2,480
    4 Bed Rent $3,000$2,890
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    12.1%
    1 Bedroom
    35.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    30.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    18.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    2.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.4%

    Property Listings — East Orange, NJ

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in East Orange, NJ is 43. This is a increase of 15.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 11.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$475,0008.0%
    Listing Count
    		3710.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.2%10.0%
    Days on Market
    		4315.0%
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    Demographics — East Orange, NJ

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, East Orange, NJ has a population of 28,300, which has decreased by -1.7% over the past 5 years. East Orange, NJ is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 24.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.7% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		28,300-1.7%
    % Under 18
    		21.7%-6.5%
    % Seniors
    		14.7%30.1%
    % WFH
    		7.7%305.3%
    % w/ College Degree
    		24.5%32.4%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, East Orange, NJ is a predominantly black area, with 84.1% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 2.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in East Orange, NJ is hispanic, making up 6.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 33.2% of the population in East Orange, NJ, and this percentage has increased by 19.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		1.6%-36.0%
    % Black
    		84.1%-2.7%
    % Hispanic
    		6.6%-19.5%
    % Asian
    		2.5%150.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		33.2%19.4%
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    Mortgage and Risk — East Orange, NJ

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 214 mortgage originations in East Orange, NJ, of which 57.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 77.0%, with 50.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in East Orange, NJ. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 15.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		214
    % Conventional Loans
    		57.0%
    % Government Loans
    		43.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		6.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		15.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — East Orange, NJ

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in East Orange, NJ under the Section 8 program is 21.6%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In East Orange, NJ, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		2,049
    Total Units Section 8
    		2,042
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		21.6%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		88.7%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$80$1,600$1,520
    2 Bedroom-$60$1,900$1,840
    3 Bedroom-$30$2,350$2,320
    4 Bedroom-$360$3,000$2,640

    Affordability — East Orange, NJ

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio6.7
    Median Home Price$470,000
    Median Household Income$59,000

    East Orange, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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