West Orange Shul Map
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.
- 4 shuls
- 1 kosher stores, dining, mikvahs & schools
- Median home $556,800
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- Essex County Ritualarium
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Median home value $556,800 · 31% of households rent
Homes & apartments in West Orange
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Read the West Orange moving guide →West Orange’s Orthodox community is built along one road. On Pleasant Valley Way, Congregation Ohr Torah, Congregation Bnei Torah, Chabad of West Orange and Congregation AABJ&D are within a short walk of each other, and the Essex County Ritualarium, the area’s mikvah, is on the same road.
The community is mostly Modern Orthodox, with many families commuting to Manhattan or Newark. Housing is suburban — single-family homes on hilly, leafy streets — and families often look at neighboring Livingston too, whose shuls and schools serve both towns.
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Frequently asked questions
How many shuls are in West Orange?
West Orange has 4 shuls on ShulMap: Congregation AABJ&D, Congregation Ohr Torah, Congregation Bnei Torah, Chabad of West Orange.
What is West Orange like 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.
Are there Orthodox synagogues in West Orange?
Yes — shul is the traditional term for synagogue, and West Orange has 4 Orthodox synagogues listed on ShulMap, each mapped with the kosher amenities and housing around it.
Where is the Orthodox community in West Orange?
Along Pleasant Valley Way, where Congregation Ohr Torah, Congregation Bnei Torah, Chabad of West Orange and Congregation AABJ&D are all within a short walk of each other, and the Essex County Ritualarium mikvah is on the same road. Neighboring Livingston, to the west, has shuls and schools that many West Orange families also use.
Why do families choose West Orange?
For suburban houses and yards within commuting distance of Manhattan and Newark, with a close Modern Orthodox community on one road. By the Census ZIP figures, homes cost about the same as in Teaneck. Many families send their children to schools in Livingston and elsewhere in Essex County.
How much does a home cost in West Orange?
The US Census median home value for ZIP 07052, which covers West Orange, is $556,800 (American Community Survey, 2020–2024, as valued by owners), and 31% of households there rent. That is a ZIP-wide figure, and asking prices today usually run higher — on ShulMap West Orange sits in the $$$ band relative to nearby communities.
Where can I find housing in West Orange?
Use the apartment and home search on this page to see current listings in West Orange. Walking distances to shuls are approximate — confirm what's comfortable for your family.
Walking distance: Walking-distance circles are approximate and do not assert a halachic standard. Confirm what is walkable for you locally.
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