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Downtown Orange (Tract 017700)

Essex, New Jersey

FIPS 34013017700

Juniper

Downtown Orange (Tract 017700) is in the lowest 38% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 26% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 28% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$75,274

Near the U.S. tracts median
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.96×

Higher than 72% of U.S. tracts
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

38.5

Lower than 62% of U.S. tracts

The basics

Total Population

5,506

Median Age

30.8

Population Density

14,207.07

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

The Census publishes home values only up to $2 million and incomes up to $250,000, so this ratio cannot be worked out for the most expensive areas.

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,803

Higher than 74% of U.S. tracts

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

55%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

43%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

19.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

117.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.2

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Downtown Orange (Tract 017700): frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in Downtown Orange (Tract 017700)?
The median annual property tax in Downtown Orange (Tract 017700) is $10,001.
Is Downtown Orange (Tract 017700) expensive to live in?
Homes in Downtown Orange (Tract 017700) cost about 4.96× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. tracts.
What is the average rent in Downtown Orange (Tract 017700)?
The median gross rent in Downtown Orange (Tract 017700) is $1,803 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. tracts.
How many people live in Downtown Orange (Tract 017700)?
Downtown Orange (Tract 017700) has a population of 5,506, about 14,207.07 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 30.8.
What is the weather like in Downtown Orange (Tract 017700)?
Downtown Orange (Tract 017700) averages 52.5°F year-round, summer highs near 83.4°F, winter lows around 23.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.2 inches of snow a year.
Is Downtown Orange (Tract 017700) at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Downtown Orange (Tract 017700)'s FEMA National Risk Index score is 38.5 (lower than 62% of U.S. tracts). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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