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West Orange, NJ

West Orange is a suburban township in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States Census, the township's population was 48,843, an increase of 2,636 (+5.7%) from the 2010 census count of 46,207, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,264 (+2.8%) from the 44,943 counted in the 2000 census.

West Orange is both an inner-ring suburb of New Jersey's largest city, Newark, and a commuter suburb of New York City; it is approximately 12 miles (19 km) west of Manhattan. West Orange was home to the inventor Thomas Edison, who also maintained a laboratory and workshop in town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 12.13 square miles (31.41 km2), including 12.00 square miles (31.09 km2) of land and 0.12 square miles (0.32 km2) of water (1.01%). It is located approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) west of downtown Newark and 12 miles (19 km) west of New York City. West Orange is in the New York metropolitan area.

The West Branch of the Rahway River originates at Crystal Lake and passes through the township in South Mountain Reservation. West Orange borders the Essex County communities of Essex Fells, Livingston, Millburn, Maplewood, Montclair, Orange, Roseland, South Orange, and Verona.

Residents can also access healthcare services at facilities like RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, ensuring quality medical care within the community. There are also health and wellness centers and services available. The Woodhouse Day Spa offers a range of services including massages, facials, body treatments, and nail care. Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa offers a variety of massage modalities such as Swedish, deep tissue, and hot stone massages, as well as customized facials to address specific skincare needs. Massage Envy provides a range of massage therapies including Swedish, deep tissue, sports, and prenatal massages. They also offer skincare services like facials and microdermabrasion. Elements Massage offers personalized massages tailored to your needs, whether you're seeking relaxation, pain relief, or stress reduction. Serenity Day Spa provides a tranquil escape with a variety of spa treatments including massages, facials, body wraps, and waxing services. Their skilled therapists and aestheticians ensure a soothing and rejuvenating experience.

Top sites in West Orange, NJ are Turtle Back Zoo, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, and Montclair Art Museum. 

Population: 48,276 (2024). ZIP code: 07052. Area code(s): 862, 973. Elevation: 512 ft (156 m). Area: 12.13 sq mi (31.41 km²).

FAQs

What is West Orange, NJ known for?

Although West Orange is the home of renowned inventor Thomas Edison there is so much more waiting to be discovered. The residents of West Orange today make up a diverse population with a proud community heritage. Many towns shamefully disregard or don't understand their history.

Is West Orange, NJ a wealthy town?

The per capita income in West Orange in 2018 was $60,079, which is upper middle income relative to New Jersey, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $240,316 for a family of four. However, West Orange contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

What was West Orange, NJ history?

West Orange was originally part of the Native American Hackensack clan's territory, for over 10,000 years. The Hackensack was a phratry of the Unami tribe of the Lenni Lenape. In their language, "Leni Lenape" means, "the original people." The Acquackanonk sub-tribe was located along the Passaic River. They were part of the Algonquin language family and were known as "Delaware Indians" by the 18th century. They identified themselves with the totem of the Turtle. They were hunter-gatherers, matrilineal, and had cultural traditions such as wedding ceremonies. Northfield Avenue and Old Indian Road in West Orange, remain as original Hackensack trails.

Sources

Township of West Orange

Wikipedia

Neighborhood Scout

Turtle Back Zoo

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Montclair Art Museum

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group

The Woodhouse Day Spa

Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Massage Envy

Elements Massage

Serenity Day Spa 

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