Moving to Orange, NJ

About Orange

Orange is a city of roughly 33,000 in central Essex County, with deep history dating to the 17th century — the First Presbyterian Church congregation dates to 1719. The city centers on Main Street and the NJ Transit stations, with a community and ongoing transit-oriented redevelopment. Monte Irvin Orange Park honors the Hall of Fame baseball player who grew up in the city. Orange offers urban convenience with direct Midtown rail service.

Home prices in Orange

Home prices in Orange vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Orange

• Orange station area — transit hub and surrounding redevelopment.
• Monte Irvin Orange Park — city park named for the Hall of Fame outfielder.
• Orange Public Library — the McKim, Mead & White–designed 1901 library building (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Main Street — the city's commercial corridor.
• Orange Municipal Building — city government center (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Colgate Park and neighborhood recreation facilities.

Commuting from Orange

• NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines; Orange and Highland Avenue stations in-city (Orange station shown in the Commons photo below), with service to NY Penn Station of roughly 25–40 minutes depending on train and stopping pattern (per NJ Transit Morris & Essex timetable, effective May 31, 2026; read September 24, 2026).
• NJ Transit buses connect the city to Newark and Port Authority.
• Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: 20–30 minutes without traffic.

Orange FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Orange, NJ?
  Home prices in Orange vary by neighborhood and property type.
• How is the commute from Orange, NJ?
  NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines; Orange and Highland Avenue stations in-city (Orange station shown in the Commons photo below), with service to NY Penn Station of roughly 25–40 minutes depending on train and stopping pattern (per NJ Transit Morris & Essex timetable, effective May 31, 2026; read September 24, 2026).

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