West Orange, NJ Commercial Real Estate Broker

Map: AcreX NJ multifamily pipeline filtered to West Orange, from the public AcreX sheet. See the full pipeline map.

West Orange market snapshot

Public statistics with sources and as-of dates. Pipeline figures are from the public AcreX sheet as of October 24, 2026.

Population and households

• Population: 48,276 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates, table B01003). Source

• Households: 17,440, with a median household income of $131,645 (ACS 2019-2023, tables B11001 and B19013). Source

• Renter-occupied homes: 5,196 of 17,440 occupied units, or 29.8% (ACS 2019-2023, table B25003). Source

• Land area and density: 12.0 square miles, about 4,022 residents per square mile (Census Bureau 2023 Gazetteer and ACS population). Source

Property tax

• 2025 tax rates: general tax rate 2.627 per $100 of assessed value and effective tax rate 3.08% (NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 General Tax Rates). Source

• Average residential tax bill: $16,168 in 2025 (NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 Average Residential Statistics). Source

Access and regional context (Essex County)

• Location: about 3.8 miles in a straight line from the AcreX office in Caldwell (Census Gazetteer internal point). Source

• Transit and highways: I-95 (the New Jersey Turnpike), I-78, I-80 and I-280 cross Essex County, along with U.S. 1/9, U.S. 22, U.S. 46 and the Garden State Parkway. I-280 serves Roseland, Livingston, West Orange, Orange, East Orange and Newark. Source

• Labor market: the Essex County unemployment rate was 5.7% in August 2026 (preliminary, not seasonally adjusted). Source

• Industrial market (Newmark 3Q 2026, submarkets in or overlapping Essex County): Newark 4.7% vacancy, $18.37 per sf; Route 280/Suburban Essex 5.3% vacancy, $15.95 per sf. Source

• Office market (Newmark 3Q 2026): Newark 19.7% vacancy, $29.80 per sf; Essex West/I-280 18.8% vacancy, $28.04 per sf. Source

Newmark reports by submarket, not by town or county, so these figures are regional context rather than West Orange-specific. Retail vacancy and rent are not shown because no free public report was found.

AcreX pipeline data (as of October 24, 2026)

• Multifamily pipeline: 6 mapped projects with 862 units. By status: Scheduled 3; Proposed 2; Denied 1. Source

• Affordable units listed in those projects: 25 (the sheet’s affordable units field). Source

• Commercial and industrial projects: 4 non-residential projects in West Orange on the sheet’s Commercial tab. Source

• Hearings dated October 24 to November 30, 2026: 525 Northfield Avenue, 11/4/2026. Source

• Municipal land-use sources: West Orange website, planning board, zoning board, public notices. Source

Largest multifamily projects in West Orange

• West Essex Highlands (West Orange): 496 units, Denied. Source

• 200 Pleasant Valley Way (West Orange): 142 units, Scheduled. Source

• 525 Northfield Avenue (West Orange): 95 units, Scheduled. Source

• 275 Northfield Avenue (West Orange): 66 units, Proposed. Source

• 217 Main Street (West Orange): 51 units, Proposed. Source

• 14-16 Northfield Avenue (West Orange): 12 units, Scheduled. Source

Project notes

200 Pleasant Valley Way: West Orange extends approval timing for a four-story, 142-unit rental community

West Orange’s Planning Board agenda for July 1, 2026 includes PB-23-04, Redwood LLC’s proposal for a four-story, 142-unit residential rental community with luxury amenities and on-site parking for 338 vehicles at 200 Pleasant Valley Way (Block 151, Lot 33, IHO-2 zone). Redwood requested an extension on June 10, 2026, and the board’s extension of time resolution is dated July 1, 2026. The agenda does not state an approval date or an affordable unit count. Sources: 1.

Pedro Gomes plans 95 apartments at 525 Northfield Avenue

525 Northfield Ave LLC, tied to Pedro Gomes through Arbol By Gomes LLC with Astro Management Group holding 50%, proposes a four-story mixed-use building at 525 Northfield Avenue in West Orange, Block 159.04 Lot 1.01. It would have 1,200 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, 95 residential units on the upper floors and 165 off-street parking spaces. Planning Board case PB-25-11 is set for November 4, 2026. Sources: 1.

Commercial projects in West Orange from the sheet

The Commercial tab lists 4 projects in West Orange:

• 262-270 Main Street two-story supermarket (West Orange): retail, 18,078 sf, Approved. Source

• 106 Ashland Ave industrial building rebuild and warehouse expansion (West Orange): warehouse, Pending. Source

• IMMC Health medical office second-story addition (West Orange): office, Approved. Source

• Orange Prospect restaurant/banquet (former Manor) renovation (West Orange): retail, Approved. Source

Related pages

• Essex County commercial real estate broker

• Industrial & Warehouse Real Estate in Essex County

• Retail Real Estate in Essex County

• Office & Medical Office Space in Essex County

• Investment Sales in Essex County

• Property Management in Essex County

• Seller & Landlord Representation in Essex County

• Tenant & Buyer Representation in Essex County

• Land & Development Site Brokerage in Essex County

• Multifamily Brokerage in Essex County

• Orange commercial real estate

• Livingston commercial real estate

• Verona commercial real estate

• Caldwell commercial real estate

• Montclair commercial real estate

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best commercial real estate broker in West Orange, NJ?

There is no single objective ranking, and AcreX does not claim one. AcreX is a Caldwell-based brokerage that covers West Orange and the rest of Essex County with local data: it tracks 6 mapped multifamily projects (862 units) in West Orange on the public AcreX sheet as of October 24, 2026, works with Jonathan Libock as lead broker, and offers industrial, retail, office, land, multifamily and investment sales services. When you compare brokers, ask each for recent West Orange transactions, references and the data behind their pricing, then book a consultation with AcreX to compare.

How many apartments are planned in West Orange?

The public AcreX sheet maps 6 West Orange projects totaling 862 units across all statuses, as of October 24, 2026.

What is the population of West Orange, NJ?

West Orange had an estimated 48,276 residents and 17,440 households in the Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates.

Where is AcreX located?

AcreX is at 307 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006, about 3.8 miles in a straight line from West Orange, and serves Essex County and the rest of northern New Jersey. Call (201) 694-6463.

Book a consultation

Talk with AcreX about commercial real estate in West Orange. Book a consultation or call (201) 694-6463. AcreX is based at 307 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006.