East Orange, NJ town hall & government
East Orange spent $476.2 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $6,958 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach East Orange's government.
Who runs East Orange
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where East Orange's money goes
East Orange runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other New Jersey cities.
Where the money comes from
- From the state 56%
- Property taxes 25%
- From the federal government 9%
- Utility sales 6%
- Interest, fines & other 2%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- Fees & charges 1%
- From other local governments <1%
- Sales taxes <1%
Who works for East Orange
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
East Orange City School District
East Orange's K–12 school district. The schools are run by East Orange, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from New Jersey districts overall: 48% local, 46% state, 6% federal
- Local 12%
- State 81%
- Federal 7%
Of the $27,161 per pupil, $13,727 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools East Orange kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in East Orange pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact East Orange's government
Who represents East Orange
East Orange is represented in Congress by Senators Cory A. Booker and Andy Kim and Representative LaMonica McIver. Mikie Sherrill is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.