There are 20 respite care facilities serving East Orange, New Jersey. This includes 5 facilities in East Orange and 15 nearby. The average daily cost for senior respite care in New Jersey is around $435, with costs running between $231 and $581 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expense of $13,050, with costs ranging from around $6,917 to $17,444. The average annual cost is $109,500, which is higher than the US average of $77,380.
East Orange is a mid-size city in the State of New Jersey. It is located within Essex County and is part of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island metro area. While the encompassing area includes 5,372,907 residents, there are 64,267 living within the city itself. Around 22% of the local populace are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for East Orange is 62. The city's median household income is $40,000 ($21,000 on a per capita basis), versus the average of $84,000 for the state of New Jersey. The median housing price in East Orange is $228,000, which is significantly lower than the state average of $547,500. The city has a high unemployment rate of approximately 18.54%.
East Orange has medium mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and calm summers. The area gets heavy amounts of rainfall annually. In comparison to other cities in the US, East Orange has a higher than average rate of crime, moderate water quality ratings, and above average air quality.