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City of Orange, NJ

The City of Orange (known simply as Orange) is a township in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States Census, the township's population was 34,447, an increase of 4,313 (+14.3%) from the 2010 census count of 30,134, which in turn reflected a decline of 2,734 (+8.3%) from the 32,868 counted in the 2000 census.

The New Jersey Legislature originally incorporated Orange as a township on November 27, 1806, from parts of Newark Township. Parts of the township were taken on April 14, 1834, to form the now-defunct Clinton Township. On January 31, 1860, Orange was reincorporated as a town. Parts of the town were taken to form South Orange Township (April 1, 1861, now known as Maplewood), Fairmount (March 11, 1862, now part of West Orange), East Orange Township (March 4, 1863) and West Orange Township (April 10, 1863). On April 3, 1872, Orange was reincorporated as a city. In 1982, the city was one of four Essex County municipalities to pass a referendum to become a township, joining 11 municipalities that had already made the change, of what ultimately were more than a dozen Essex County municipalities to reclassify themselves as townships to take advantage of federal revenue sharing policies that allocated townships a greater share of government aid to municipalities on a per capita basis. The city derives its name from William III of England or William IV, Prince of Orange.

Despite the differences in the municipalities' character, Orange, East Orange, South Orange, and West Orange are sometimes jointly called The Oranges.

In 2020, the township had New Jersey's 12th-highest property tax rate, with an equalized rate of 4.679% compared to 2.824% in the county as a whole and a statewide average of 2.279%.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 2.22 square miles (5.74 km2), including 2.21 square miles (5.73 km2) of land and <0.01 square miles (0.01 km2) of water (0.09%). The East Branch of the Rahway River travels through Orange.

The city places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, offering residents access to various healthcare facilities and wellness programs. St. Barnabas Medical Center, located in nearby Livingston, provides comprehensive medical services, including emergency care, specialized treatments, and wellness programs to promote community health. Align Wellness Studio offers a variety of wellness services, including yoga classes, meditation sessions, and holistic wellness programs aimed at improving physical and mental well-being. Orangetheory Fitness is a modern fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art gym equipment, group fitness classes, personal training services, and wellness programs focused on fitness and health goals. Mindful Movement Wellness Center specializes in mind-body fitness, this center provides yoga classes, Pilates sessions, mindfulness workshops, and wellness coaching to promote holistic health and wellness. Orange Community Center often hosts wellness events, fitness classes, and wellness programs tailored to different age groups and fitness levels, making it a hub for health-conscious individuals in the area. FitLife Wellness Studio is a wellness studio offering a range of fitness classes, nutrition counseling, and wellness workshops designed to empower individuals to lead healthier lifestyles.

Top sites in the City of Orange, NJ: Turtle Back Zoo, SOPAC, Montclair Art Museum. 

Population: 30,134 (2021). Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Area: 2.21 square miles (5.73 km²). ZIP Code: 07050. Area code(s): 973. 

FAQs

Is the City of Orange, NJ a good place to live?

Living in the City of Orange Township offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In the City of Orange Township, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in the City of Orange Township and residents tend to be liberal.

Is Orange City, NJ safe?

The crime rate in Orange is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 22 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Orange is 1 in 45. Based on FBI crime data, Orange is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to New Jersey, Orange has a crime rate that is higher than 85% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What makes the City of Orange, NJ popular?

A walk down the residential streets of South Orange, NJ takes you along cozy, vintage-looking pathways. There is a charismatic Village Hall built in 1894 which doubles as a well-known landmark for the town. Even the firehouse, built in 1926, is on the National Register of Historic Places. There are other great community activities such as the town pool, the Pierro Gallery, and the Orange Lawn Tennis Club. The crown jewel of South Orange is the South Mountain Reservation which is a 2,000-acre reservation.

Sources

Township of City of Orange

Wikipedia

Niche 

neighborhoodscout

Victoria Carter

St. Barnabas Medical Center

Align Wellness Studio

Orangetheory Fitness

Mindful Movement Wellness Center

Orange Community Center

FitLife Wellness Studio

Turtle Back Zoo

SOPAC

Montclair Art Museum 

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