Moving to West Orange

4 shuls
1 kosher stores, dining, mikvahs & schools
Median home $556,800 · 31% rent

Home value and renters: Census, ZIP 07052, 2020–2024.

Moving to West Orange: a practical guide

Housing and what it costs

West Orange is single-family homes on hilly, leafy streets, and by the Census ZIP figures costs about the same as Teaneck. Figures change fast — use the apartment search above for live listings.

Picking a street

Everything is along Pleasant Valley Way — Ohr Torah, Bnei Torah, Chabad and AABJ&D — so the streets just off it keep several shuls within a walk. Check the hills on the route.

Kosher and daily life

Kosher shopping is available in West Orange and neighboring Livingston. Many residents commute to Manhattan or Newark. The Essex County Ritualarium is on Pleasant Valley Way.

Schools

We have not mapped an Orthodox day school inside West Orange; families commonly use schools in neighboring Livingston and elsewhere in Essex County. Confirm current admissions, tuition and transportation directly with each school.

Who it fits

Modern Orthodox commuter families who want a close community along one road and are weighing it against Teaneck, Livingston and the other North Jersey suburbs.

Homes & apartments in West Orange

A pre-filtered search for West Orange. Check each listing against the map to see which shuls are within walking distance.

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Want help from someone local?

Tell us what you're looking for in West Orange and we can point you to a realtor who knows the area and understands what walking distance to shul actually means.

Local Jewish Federation

Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ — the community's central planning and fundraising body, and a good first call when you move.

Also considering: Moving to Passaic (7.4 mi away) · Moving to Fair Lawn (12 mi away) · Moving to Staten Island (14 mi away) · Moving to Teaneck (15 mi away)

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Frequently asked questions

Is West Orange a good place to live for an observant family?

Essex County's Orthodox community along Pleasant Valley Way — AABJ&D, Ohr Torah, Bnei Torah and Chabad within a short walk, with the Essex County Ritualarium on the same road and Livingston's schools next door. This guide covers what housing costs, which section to look at, kosher shopping, and schools — and the map shows the 4 shuls you'd be walking to.

How much does it cost to live in West Orange?

West Orange sits in the $$$ range relative to the other communities on ShulMap. The US Census median home value for its ZIP (07052) is $556,800 (2020–2024, as valued by owners), and 31% of households rent — a ZIP-wide figure that trails today's asking prices. The housing section below gives the specifics. Figures are approximate and move with the market — use the home and apartment search on this page for current listings.

What Jewish amenities does West Orange have?

West Orange has 1 mikvah mapped on ShulMap, alongside 4 shuls. Walking distances shown are approximate — confirm what's comfortable for your family.

How do I find a home near a shul in West Orange?

Start from the map on the West Orange shul page to see which blocks sit within walking distance of the shul you'd daven in, then use the home and apartment search on this page for live listings in that area. Walking distances are approximate and are not a halachic ruling — confirm with your rav.

Walking distance: Walking-distance circles are approximate and do not assert a halachic standard. Confirm what is walkable for you locally.

ShulMap is an independent directory. Listings and routes are informational — verify all details directly with the source.