Oradell is a somewhat small borough located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 8,188 people and two associated neighborhoods, Oradell is the 237th largest community in New Jersey.

Housing costs in Oradell are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in New Jersey.

Also of interest is that Oradell has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Of important note, Oradell is also a borough of artists. Oradell has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Oradell’s character.

A relatively large number of people in Oradell telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 37.34% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Oradell is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel, whether they actually live in a big city, or choose to reside in a small town. In big or medium-sized cities, urban sophisticates tend to frequent art institutions such as opera, symphonies, ballet, live theatre, and museums.

Because of many things, Oradell is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Oradell a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The borough’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Oradell has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Oradell’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

In Oradell, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 33.83 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. One bright side is that local public transit is widely used, so it may be an option to avoid the headache of driving in the heavy traffic by leaving the car at home and taking transit.

Even though Oradell is a smaller borough, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the bus for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.

If knowledge is power, Oradell is a pretty powerful place. 71.91% of the adults in Oradell have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Oradell in 2022 was $77,497, which is wealthy relative to New Jersey and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $309,988 for a family of four.

Oradell is a very ethnically-diverse borough. The people who call Oradell home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Oradell residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Oradell include Irish, Italian, German, Polish, and English.

In addition, Oradell has a lot of people living here who were born outside of the US (16.96%).

The most common language spoken in Oradell is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Spanish.