is primarily a residential community in Essex County widely known for its quaint suburban charm and for attractive homes on tree-lined streets. About 95 percent of the homes here are owner-occupied. The great variety of dwellings attract many families who are looking for a home suited to their way of living, tastes and needs.

South Orange Village covers 2.83 square miles and has a population of about 17,000 in 5,500 households. The village is located 14 miles from New York City.

The conveniences and services that South Orange has to offer are many. Well-kept homes and well-maintained streets, parks and other public properties all add much to the natural beauty of the area. Residents find this a most desirable place to live . . . one that has wide appeal for growing families.

Education is united between South Orange and Maplewood in one district widely recognized for excellence, with seven elementary schools, two middle schools and a high school, with about 5,000 students overall.

The 58-acre campus of Seton Hall University, with abundant cultural and sports events, is located in South Orange.