How Does East Orange, NJ Spend Tax Money?
East Orange, NJ spends $69,459 per resident, with total expenditures of $4.8B. Top spending categories: Education ($46,120/person), Health ($623/person), Parks & Recreation ($581/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (43/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $4.8B |
| Per Capita Spending | $69,459 |
| Total Revenue | $997.6M |
| Total Debt | $22.3M |
| Population | 68,879 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 43/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$46,120/person
Health$623/person
Parks & Recreation$581/person
Highways & Roads$346/person
Fire Protection$319/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.