There are 19 independent living communities serving West Orange, New Jersey. This includes 4 communities in West Orange and 15 nearby. The daily costs for independent living in New Jersey range from $37 to $171, with a mean cost running approximately $100. The monthly expense averages roughly $2,986 and ranges between $1,104 and $5,115. Annually, the median cost is around $35,838, which is over the US average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in West Orange, NJ ranges from $1,804 per month all the way up to $5,528 per month. The average cost is approximately $3,823 per month, or about $45,870 yearly.
West Orange is a small city in Essex County, New Jersey. It is part of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island metro area. While the encompassing area has 5,372,907 residents, there are 46,182 residing in the city. Approximately 29% of the local residents are over 55.
West Orange has an exceptional SeniorScore™ of 81. The city has a mean per capita income of $42,000. The mean household income is $89,000 vs the average of $84,000 for the entire state of New Jersey. The current unemployment rate is around 5.9% and the mean home price is $546,000, which is lower than the New Jersey average of $547,500.
West Orange has moderate average temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers. The city receives high levels of precipitation each year. West Orange has average water quality ratings, better than average air quality, and a low rate of crime in relation to similarly-sized cities.