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Thinking About The Maplewood, NJ Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Maplewood. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

80/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

25,384

Median Home

$638K

Median Income

$166K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 25,384, Maplewood is a smaller NJ city. Median household income is $166K with homes valued around $638K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Maplewood, NJ. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$638K

Vacancy Rate

4.0%

Owner-Occupied

77%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Maplewood, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

07040

Area Stats

Pop: 25,384

Home Value: $638K

Maplewood Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Newark Area

Home: $399K5 mi away

Clark Area

Home: $547K8 mi away

Jersey City Area

Home: $602K11 mi away

Hoboken Area

Home: $859K12 mi away

Plainsboro Area

Home: $603K32 mi away

Schools Near Maplewood

Schools in and around Maplewood, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (4)

Berkeley Elementary School

Carteret Elementary School

Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy

Watsessing Elementary School

Middle Schools (13)

Althea Gibson Academy

Benjamin Banneker Academy

Bloomingdale Avenue School

Brookside Place School

Burch Charter School of Excellence

East Orange Community Charter School

ESSEX RCH

Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy

LEAD Charter School

Orange Avenue School

Pride Academy Charter School

Roseville Community Charter School

TEAM Academy Charter School

High Schools (3)

Bloomfield High School

Cranford High School

East Orange Campus High School

Private Schools (20)

AQUINAS ACADEMY

BRURIAH HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

FAR BROOK SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Maplewood stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Maplewood and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.