Maplewood/South Orange

Make up a hip area rooted in community.
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Welcome to Maplewood/South Orange

 
Much like suburban Brooklyn, Maplewood and South Orange make up a hip area rooted in community—where lifelong residents and former city-dwellers mingle amid a thriving arts scene, manicured gardens, turn-of-the-century architecture and residential streets illuminated by gaslight. 
 
Less than 20 miles from Manhattan, the Maplewood/South Orange commute to New York City takes approximately 35 minutes.
 
Both Maplewood’s 25,000 residents and neighboring South Orange’s population of 16,000 share one school district, as well as a variety of annual festivals, amenities and recreational opportunities. Each neighborhood boasts a distinct downtown district, known as The Village, where residents can shop, dine or catch a live performance to support the many local entrepreneurs. South Orange is also home to Seton Hall University.
 
South Mountain Reservation borders both towns and offers over 2,000 acres of preserved woodlands, a 25-foot waterfall, and plenty of hiking and biking trails. Enjoy outdoor sports, rolling hills, meadows and streams crowned by rustic bridges at the 25-acre Memorial Park designed by the Olmsted Brothers who created Central Park.
 
Buzzing with creative energy, the towns are home to various art workshops and studios. The annual Maplewoodstock Music & Art Festival is a free concert where local and national acts perform among local business vendors at Memorial Park. And the Baird Center in South Orange offers year-round dance, theatre and comedy performances.

Fun fact: Ultimate Frisbee was invented in Maplewood in 1968 by Joel Silver at Columbia High School.

Overview for Maplewood/South Orange, NJ

25,420 people live in Maplewood/South Orange, where the median age is 39.2 and the average individual income is $68,571. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,420

Total Population

39.2 years

Median Age

High

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

$68,571

Average individual Income

Around Maplewood/South Orange, NJ

There's plenty to do around Maplewood/South Orange, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Very Walkable
Walking Score
52
Bikeable
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Esey International Market, Inner city Cafe, and Digital Press Videogames.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 3.4 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.41 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4.37 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.17 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.61 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 2.97 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Maplewood/South Orange, NJ

Maplewood/South Orange has 8,264 households, with an average household size of 3.07. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Maplewood/South Orange do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 25,420 people call Maplewood/South Orange home. The population density is 6,561.68 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,420

Total Population

High

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

39.2

Median Age

51.05 / 48.95%

Men vs Women

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8,264

Total Households

3.07

Average Household Size

$68,571

Average individual Income

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Schools in Maplewood/South Orange, NJ

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The following schools are within or nearby Maplewood/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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