Cedar Grove

NJ

Essex County, New Jersey

Population 863K |Median income $80,789 |10 hospitals

Population
863,002
Essex County
Median Income
$80,789
+19% vs avg
Median Home Value
$524,100
+130% vs avg
Median Age
37.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
863K+10%
Median Income
$80,789+47%
Median Home Value
$524,100+44%
Poverty Rate
14.6%-12%
Unemployment
8.7%-37%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,531/mo
Poverty Rate
14.6% +3% vs avg
Unemployment 8.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 39.1%
Work From Home 16.1%
Public Transit 15.8%

Population

African American 36.2%
White 30%
Asian 6%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
40%
High Blood Pressure
31.7%
Obesity
29.6%
Physical Inactivity
28.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
16%
Binge Drinking
14.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.9%
Current Smoking
12.4%
Diabetes
12%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 77.3%
Dental Visit 63.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.6%
Stroke
3.6%

Hospitals 10 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
3
★★
2
★
2
Average Rating
2.4/5
Total Hospitals
10
With ER
8
SAINT MICHAEL'S MEDICAL CENTER
NEWARK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
VA NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
EAST ORANGE · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★☆☆
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN MOUNTAINSIDE MEDICAL
MONTCLAIR · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
COOPERMAN BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER
LIVINGSTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER
NEWARK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER
BELLEVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
CAREWELL HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
EAST ORANGE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆
THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
NEWARK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Cedar Grove Area 6

Flood Warnings high

Environment Agency Issues Flood Warning for Groundwater Flooding in Wiltshire

Environment Agency · 2d ago
Flood Warnings high

Flood Warning Issued for North Winterborne, Dorset as Groundwater Levels Remain High

Environment Agency · 3d ago
FDA Recalls

Bader Enterprises, Inc. Recalls Premium Food Bubble Gum Over Undeclared Colors

FDA · 4d ago
FDA Recalls

Bader Enterprises Recalls Premium Food Jordan Almonds Over Undeclared Wheat and Colors

FDA · 4d ago
FDA Recalls

Italianway Import, Inc. Recalls Vergani 1944 Milano Gluten-Free Pandoro Due to Potential Teflon Contamination

FDA · 4d ago
Flood Warnings high

Flood Warning Issued for North Winterborne as Groundwater Levels Remain High

Environment Agency · 6d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Cedar Grove, NJ? ▼
Cedar Grove, NJ has a population of 863,002 people, located in Essex County, New Jersey.
What is the median household income in Cedar Grove? ▼
The median household income in Cedar Grove, NJ is $80,789 per year. The poverty rate is 14.6%.
What is the median home value in Cedar Grove? ▼
The median home value in Cedar Grove, NJ is $524,100. Median rent is $1,531/month.
What are the top health concerns in Cedar Grove? ▼
The top health indicators in Cedar Grove include Short Sleep Duration (40%), High Blood Pressure (31.7%), Obesity (29.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Cedar Grove? ▼
Cedar Grove has 10 hospitals with an average rating of 2.4/5 stars. 8 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Cedar Grove? ▼
The median age in Cedar Grove, NJ is 37.7 years. 39.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Cedar Grove, NJ is located in Essex County, New Jersey. With a population of 863K and a median household income of $80,789, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 10 hospitals with an average rating of 2.4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Cedar Grove area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Essex County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.