Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Orange

Affordability

Orange has 6 income-restricted properties covering 867 units of HUD-assisted and LIHTC housing. Rent and income eligibility limits for these properties are set by HUD guidelines and vary by unit type and household size.

Safety

According to the Orange Police Department's FBI-reported data, Orange had a violent crime rate of 454 per 100,000 residents in 2024 (FBI Crime Data Explorer). Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Prospective renters are encouraged to review current information from the Orange Police Department and visit neighborhoods at different times of day to form their own assessment.

Getting Around Orange, NJ

The area around assisted properties in Orange scores a 90 (Walker's Paradise) and a Bike Score of 41, according to Walk Score. No Transit Score is available at this time.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, Orange is served by 11 schools across 1 district, including 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Renting in Orange, NJ

Orange is an affordable housing community with 6 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 867 units. Rents at these properties are set based on income limits and program rules rather than the open market, which can make them significantly lower than market-rate apartments in the area.

Orange is part of Essex County, a high-cost housing market in the New York metropolitan region. Median household income data for Orange is not available in our current dataset, but income-based programs here are designed to serve renters who may struggle to afford market-rate rents in the surrounding area.

• Total income-restricted units: 867 across 6 properties
• Rent structure: Rents are tied to your household income and the specific program (HUD-assisted, Section 8, or LIHTC), not to local market rates
• Eligibility: Most properties require applicants to meet income limits set as a percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Essex County

To find out what you would pay at a specific property, contact the property directly or review its program details on Lease Lantern. Actual rent will depend on your household size, income, and the assistance program in place.

Environment and Flood Risk

All 6 HUD-assisted properties in Orange have been mapped for flood zone exposure. Of those, 1 property falls within a high-risk flood zone, while the remaining 5 carry no high-risk designation.