Profile for South Orange, New Jersey, NJ

Settled in 1666. Grew in the 19th century as a summer resort and as a suburb of Newark

South Orange received national attention for 2000 fire at a freshman dorm of Seton Hall University; three men died and 58 people were injured

Filming location for:
· 2004 movie, "Garden State"

Well-known residents have included:
· Kevin Spacey, actor
· Andrew Shue, actor
· Zach Braff, actor
· Lauryn Hill, singer

Coffee: National and regional coffee companies with outlets here include Starbucks

Colleges and universities: Seton Hall University

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was above the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near South Orange

Airports (1)

Archives (1)

Attractions (3)

Cemeteries (47)

Colleges (9)

Communities (50)

Hotels (23)

Libraries (59)

Museums (9)

Parks (7)

Add extra pins to the map by clicking on the list above the map. You may click the displayed pins for more information, or search the displayed pins by using the above search field.

• South Orange population
• Ancestry of people in South Orange
• Housing in South Orange
• Income in South Orange
• Marital status of adults in South Orange
• Place of birth of people in South Orange
• Residence in 1995, of people in South Orange
• School enrollment & education levels in South Orange
• Transportation & commute times in South Orange
• Essex County data
• Fastest-growing counties in New Jersey
• State data - New Jersey
• Data by street address
• Historical census records (Ancestry.com)

Sections below provide additional information and links about South Orange demographics, travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Essex County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, Newark area jobs, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather in the 07079 ZIP code.

(Also see local map below.)

• South Orange township government
• Essex County government

9% of South Orange residents report German ancestry, and 11% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the South Orange ancestry & family history guide.

• Cemeteries in or near South Orange
• Cemeteries in Essex County
• Libraries in or near South Orange

Post a query on a message board:

• Essex County Ancestry forum
• GenForum

Records & databases:

• Ancestry.com - NJ data
• Birth, marriage & death records
• Cemetery records
• County history catalog
• Census records (historic)
• Court, land & probate records
• Death index
• Family & local history
• Immigration records
• Military records (historic)
• Newspaper articles

• South Orange museums
• South Orange historic sites
• South Orange area parks
• Wineries near South Orange

• Add a local cemetery to our listings
• South Orange area cemeteries
• Cemeteries in Essex County
• Cemetery record compendium
• New Jersey cemetery message boards
• National database of cemetery records
• Veteran grave locator

• Communities near South Orange
• Nearby cities of 10,000 or more
• Nearby cities of 50,000 or more
• Communities in Essex County

• South Orange business guide
• Better Business Bureau
• Business licenses
• Corporate records search

• Courts in New Jersey
• Local ordinances in New Jersey (Partial selection)

• Crime in Essex County
• Arrests in Essex County

• Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
• Obituary database - Ancestry.com
• Charitable donations

• Local information on disability access
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Independent living centers in New Jersey
• National Council on Independent Living

At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in South Orange was $41,035, compared with $21,587 nationally.

• Banks
• Building permits
• Current labor force
• Wage estimates
• Essex County economic census
• Essex County economic summary
• Essex County employment growth
• Essex County unemployment rate
• New Jersey economic data

57% of South Orange residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

• Colleges in or near South Orange
• Colleges in New Jersey
• Learning Disabilities Association in New Jersey
• Schools in or near South Orange
• School districts in or near South Orange
• School report cards
• Yearbooks (old) of New Jersey high schools

• Movies & TV shows filmed in South Orange
• Movies playing in or near South Orange
• YouTube videos about South Orange

• Air pollution in Essex County
• Diesel soot in Essex County
• Land contamination in Essex County
• Nature Conservancy projects in New Jersey
• Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
• Toxic chemical releases in Essex County
• Water levels & streamflow conditions in New Jersey

• ePodunk festival listings
• New Jersey county fairs
• New Jersey festivals (New Jersey tourism department)
• Send us festival info for South Orange

• Confluence of latitude & longitude near South Orange
• Geocaches in New Jersey

• South Orange items now on sale

• South Orange local government Web site
• Essex County government
• New Jersey state government
• Driver's licenses
• Motor vehicles
• Passports
• Social Security
• Veterans affairs
• Where to write for birth, death, marriage or divorce records

• Ancestry & family history
• Business
• Demographics
• Health
• Moving
• Nonprofit resources
• Sports & rec
• Travel

• South Orange medical services & health statistics

• Local historical societies in New Jersey
• State historical society

• Historic sites in or near South Orange
• Historic sites in New Jersey
• Museums in or near South Orange
• Museums in New Jersey
• New Jersey state archives
• National Historic Landmark search
• Search the Library of Congress
• Search the National Register for historic properties
• Post history questions in Essex County genealogy forum

Median rent in South Orange, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $837.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $2,409.

• Find Foreclosure in South Orange
• Homes for sale in the South Orange area
• Find a South Orange Realtor
• Get free moving quotes
• Free home valuation
• Check New Jersey mortgage rates
• Property and neighborhood reports
• Mortgage calculator

• Jobs in the South Orange area
• Job services in New Jersey
• Minimum wage laws by state

• Libraries near South Orange

• New Jersey library

• Get directions from South Orange
• Get directions to South Orange
• Census map of South Orange area
• Historic maps of NJ cities - Library of Congress
• Historic maps of New Jersey
• Topographic map of South Orange

Newspapers in South Orange include South Orange News-Record

• Daily newspapers in or near South Orange
• AM radio stations in or near South Orange
• Commercial FM radio stations in or near South Orange
• Public & educational radio stations in or near South Orange
• TV stations in or near South Orange
• Media ownership in the South Orange area
• Search historic newspaper articles
• Search recent news archives in New Jersey

• Military bases in New Jersey
• American Legion post locator
• Veterans of Foreign Wars post locator

• Check daily newspapers in or near South Orange
• Search obituaries in New Jersey
• Recent death notices - selected NJ newspapers

• Chambers of commerce in New Jersey
• Community foundations (by state)
• Foundations (by name)
• Kiwanis clubs in New Jersey
• Lions clubs in New Jersey
• Nonprofit groups
• Nonprofit guide for South Orange
• Rotary club search
• Volunteer opportunities in or near South Orange

• Parks near South Orange
• National forests in New Jersey
• State parks in New Jersey

• Find friends & family

• Find a local animal shelter
• Report animal cruelty

• Aerial photo of South Orange
• Historic photos of U.S. cities
• Panoramic photos of New Jersey communities
• Photos of New Jersey places
• Post cards of New Jersey communities

Essex County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our South Orange political report.

• New Jersey Democratic party
• New Jersey Republican party
• New Jersey elections board

• ZIP codes (by street address)
• ZIP codes (by city)
• ZIP code reverse lookup (find cities in a ZIP code)

• Churches, other places of worship in or near South Orange
• Total membership by faith, in Essex County

• Nearby restaurants taking online reservations
• Chowhound message boards for NJ

The average commute time for South Orange workers is 30 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

• Train schedules

• South Orange travel guide
• Airports near South Orange
• Hotels near South Orange
• New Jersey tourism bureau

• Monthly averages & records
• Major storms (searchable by county)
• New Jersey coastal water temperatures
• National weather map

• Audubon centers
• Birding spots in New Jersey
• Wildlife refuges in New Jersey

Browse list of New Jersey community profiles