Electricity rates in East Orange, New Jersey
East Orange, NJ ranks 5 of 31 New Jersey cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (409 since 2015). East Orange, New Jersey has 69,183 residents in 28,188 households; 26.9% heat with electricity.
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East Orange on the map
Essex County, with East Orange marked
Who supplies East Orange
Essex County lists 2 utilities for East Orange, NJ, a city of 69,183: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Essex County page.
Outage risk around East Orange
East Orange, NJ, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 406 wind and 3 tornado, 591.2 per 100,000 residents of 69,183. Top gust near East Orange, NJ: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near East Orange, NJ: $1.7M.
Reports within 15 miles of East Orange, NJ
wind and tornado reports, East Orange, NJ
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- 47'18
- 56'19
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- 52'21
- 20'22
- 30'23
- 31'24
- 49'25
| East Orange, NJ | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Orange, NJ, 2015 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| East Orange, NJ, 2016 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| East Orange, NJ, 2017 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| East Orange, NJ, 2018 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| East Orange, NJ, 2019 | 54 | 2 | 56 |
| East Orange, NJ, 2020 | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| East Orange, NJ, 2021 | 51 | 1 | 52 |
| East Orange, NJ, 2022 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| East Orange, NJ, 2023 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| East Orange, NJ, 2024 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, 2025 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
Facts about East Orange
- Residents of East Orange, NJ, ACS 2023
- 69,18312 of 31 New Jersey cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in East Orange, NJ
- $59,87223 of 31 of those cities
- Households in East Orange, NJ
- 28,1882.45 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in East Orange, NJ
- 27.4%7,714 owners and 20,474 renter households
- Housing units in East Orange, NJ
- 29,9491,761 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in East Orange, NJ
- 26.9%7,592 of 28,188 homes
- Land area of East Orange, NJ
- 3.9 sq mi17,612.8 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in East Orange, NJ
- 2.6%at 662 kWh a month over the $59,872 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of East Orange, NJ
- 409NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 591.2 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in East Orange, NJ
- 195722,786 of 29,949 homes (76.1%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in East Orange, NJ
- $315,500$1,372 gross rent a month, 5.22% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, East Orange
Compare East Orange with nearby cities
| City near East Orange, NJ | Distance from East Orange | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Orange, NJ (this page) | 0 mi | 69,183 | $59,872 | 1957 | $315,500 | 409 | 8.1% |
| Newark, NJ | 3.5 mi southeast | 307,188 (+238,005) | $48,416 (-$11,456) | 1966 (+9 yr) | $337,800 (+$22,300) | 376 (-33) | 6.1% (-2.0 pts) |
| Kearny, NJ | 4.7 mi east | 40,570 (-28,613) | $83,212 (+$23,340) | 1952 (-5 yr) | $431,700 (+$116,200) | 365 (-44) | 5.3% (-2.8 pts) |
| Elizabeth, NJ | 6.9 mi south | 135,887 (+66,704) | $63,874 (+$4,002) | 1955 (-2 yr) | $393,500 (+$78,000) | 372 (-37) | 5.7% (-2.5 pts) |
| Clifton, NJ | 7.2 mi north | 89,247 (+20,064) | $99,003 (+$39,131) | 1952 (-5 yr) | $444,300 (+$128,800) | 314 (-95) | 10.4% (+2.3 pts) |
| Passaic, NJ | 7.7 mi northeast | 69,651 (+468) | $56,780 (-$3,092) | 1938 (-19 yr) | $406,500 (+$91,000) | 307 (-102) | 8.2% (+0.1 pts) |
Housing and heating in East Orange
East Orange, NJ: 22,786 of 29,949 homes were built before 1980 and 2,645 in 2000 or later. East Orange, NJ has 5,487 detached houses, 15,315 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 39 mobile homes.
Age of homes in East Orange, NJ
% of homes by decade built, East Orange, NJ
- 30pre-40
- 1040s
- 1350s
- 1460s
- 970s
- 980s
- 790s
- 600s
- 210s
- 020+
Heating fuel in East Orange, NJ
| East Orange, NJ | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Orange, NJ, median year built | 1957 | 1958 | -1 years | 17 of 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, built before 1980 | 76.1% | 74.9% | +1.1 points | 13 of 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, built 2000 or later | 8.8% | 12.7% | -3.9 points | 23 of 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, detached houses | 18.3% | 32.8% | -14.5 points | 18 of 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 51.1% | 31.0% | +20.1 points | 7 of 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, mobile homes | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1 points | 21 of 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, renter households | 72.6% | 55.5% | +17.2 points | 8 of 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, median home value | $315,500 | $494,400 | -$178,900 | 26 of 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, median gross rent a month | $1,372 | $1,459 | -$87 | 26 of 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, people per household | 2.42 | 2.62 | -0.20 | 26 of 31 |
Cost of living with electricity in East Orange
East Orange, NJ: 28,188 households at $1,064 a year per home for electricity (Essex County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $30.0 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,764 a year per household.
| Group in East Orange, NJ | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of East Orange, NJ median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Orange, NJ, all households | 28,188 | $1,064 | $30.0 million | 1.78% |
| East Orange, NJ, homeowners | 7,714 | $1,517 | $11.7 million | 2.53% |
| East Orange, NJ, renters | 20,474 | $698 | $14.3 million | 1.17% |
Who lives in East Orange: income, cars, homes
In East Orange, NJ, 9,327 households own no vehicle and 7,052 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In East Orange, NJ, 8,829 of 28,188 households earn under $35,000, 7,969 $35,000-$75,000, 8,234 $75,000-$150,000 and 3,156 $150,000 or more. East Orange, NJ homes: 9,850 have 3+ bedrooms, 11,573 none or one, median 4.3 rooms. In East Orange, NJ, 10,081 of 19,579 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 9,110 households moved in since 2018 and 3,632 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. 11,988 residents of East Orange, NJ live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.0. Of 31,736 workers in East Orange, NJ, 2,576 work from home, 17,968 drive alone, 6,359 ride transit and 1,266 walk.
Household income in East Orange, NJ
| East Orange, NJ | Value | Rank in New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| East Orange, NJ, households under $35,000 | 31.3% | 8 of 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, households $150,000 or more | 11.2% | 26 of 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, residents below poverty | 17.6% | 12 of 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, median age | 37.0 | 16 of 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 32.9% | 24 of 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, households without a vehicle | 33.1% | 7 of 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, households with 2+ vehicles | 25.0% | 25 of 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, workers at home | 8.1% | 18 of 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, cost-burdened renters | 51.5% | 21 of 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, moved in since 2018 | 32.3% | 17 of 31 |
| East Orange, NJ, moved in before 2000 | 12.9% | 25 of 31 |
Analyst note on East Orange
East Orange, NJ counts 69,183 residents in 28,188 households, on 3.9 square miles. Household income in East Orange, NJ is $59,872; 7,714 of its 28,188 households own. 7,592 of the 28,188 occupied homes in East Orange, NJ heat with electricity.
East Orange, NJ has 29,949 housing units, 1,761 of them vacant or seasonal. East Orange, NJ ranks 6 of 31 New Jersey cities for the lowest median home value ($315,500). East Orange, NJ ranks 6 of 31 New Jersey cities for the lowest median rent ($1,372 a month).
East Orange, NJ ranks 7 of 31 New Jersey cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (51%).
ZIP codes in East Orange
| ZIP area touching East Orange, NJ | Share of the ZIP's land inside East Orange | Share of East Orange's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 07017 (East Orange, NJ) | 99.9% | 57.6% |
| 07018 (East Orange, NJ) | 100.0% | 42.3% |
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Questions on East Orange
East Orange: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in East Orange, NJ: New Jersey households pick a supplier and plan, and Essex County lists 2 utilities.
East Orange: how does it rank among New Jersey cities?
East Orange, NJ: rank 12 of 31 by its 69,183 residents, rank 23 of 31 by $59,872 median income.
East Orange: how many homes heat with electricity?
East Orange, NJ: 7,592 of 28,188 occupied homes, 26.9%; Essex County 16.8%.
East Orange: how much income goes to electricity?
At 662 kWh a month, 2.6% of the $59,872 median income in East Orange, NJ.
East Orange: can I choose a supplier?
In most of New Jersey yes; municipal and co-op areas around East Orange, NJ may be closed.
East Orange: damaging storms reported nearby?
409 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of East Orange, NJ, 2015 to 2025, 591.2 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in East Orange?
East Orange, NJ: median home built 1957; 22,786 of 29,949 homes (76.1%) predate 1980, 5,487 are detached and 15,315 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many East Orange, NJ households have no car?
9,327 households; 7,052 have two or more.
How many households in East Orange, NJ earn under $35,000?
8,829 of 28,188, against 3,156 at $150,000 or more.
How big are the homes in East Orange, NJ?
9,850 of 29,949 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 4.3 rooms.