Question 1

Is South Orange, NJ or Weehawken, NJ cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

South Orange, NJ is cheaper. The median home price in South Orange, NJ is approximately $769,100 and in Weehawken, NJ it is approximately $770,600 — a difference of $1,500.

Question 2

Is South Orange, NJ or Weehawken, NJ safer?

Accepted Answer

South Orange, NJ scores higher on safety. South Orange, NJ has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low. Weehawken, NJ has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is South Orange, NJ or Weehawken, NJ more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Weehawken, NJ is more walkable. South Orange, NJ has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Weehawken, NJ has a Walk Score of 42/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, South Orange, NJ or Weehawken, NJ?

Accepted Answer

South Orange, NJ has higher-rated schools. South Orange, NJ has a school rating of 8.8/10 and Weehawken, NJ has a rating of 5.9/10.

Question 5

Should I live in South Orange, NJ or Weehawken, NJ?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	South Orange, NJ	Weehawken, NJ
Housing
Verdict	Settle here	Settle here
Median Price	$769K ✓ Lower price	$771K
Median Rent	$2K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$173K ✓ Higher income	$120K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	42/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	50/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	18/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	37 min	12 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	A ✓ Safer	B
Violent Crime	Low	Low
Property Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	8.8/10 ✓ Better schools	5.9/10
Best for	FamiliesProfessionalsThose who value excellent schools	Families with school-age childrenYoung professionals who commute to ManhattanCouples who value convenience and amenities

South Orange, NJ vs Weehawken, NJ

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