EssexCounty
Essex County represents New Jersey's cultural and economic center, anchored by Newark — the state's largest city and a major transportation hub with Newark Liberty International Airport, Penn Station, and PATH train access to Manhattan. The county spans the full spectrum of New Jersey living: from Newark's thriving arts district and the energy of the Prudential Center, to the village charm of Montclair and South Orange with their acclaimed restaurants and performing arts venues. Highly sought suburban communities like Millburn/Short Hills, Livingston, and West Orange deliver top-rated public schools alongside diverse and beautiful housing stock ranging from grand Victorians to modern condominiums.
Essex County, NJ
About Essex County
Essex County represents New Jersey's cultural and economic center, anchored by Newark — the state's largest city and major transportation hub with Newark Liberty International Airport, Penn Station, and PATH train access to Manhattan.
The county features options from urban Newark's arts district and Prudential Center, to the village charm of Montclair and South Orange with restaurants and performing arts venues. Suburban communities include Millburn/Short Hills (home to The Mall at Short Hills), Livingston, and West Orange — all featuring highly-rated public schools.
The county offers historic estates in the Watchung Mountains, condominiums in downtown Montclair, and Victorian homes throughout the region. Rich in cultural institutions including the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark Museum of Art, and Turtle Back Zoo, Essex County delivers urban amenities alongside premier suburban options.
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Popular Areas in Essex County
Montclair
Montclair is Essex County's cultural crown jewel — a walkable, transit-connected town celebrated for its independent restaurant scene, art galleries, Montclair Art Museum, and one of the most progressive and highly rated school districts in New Jersey.
Millburn / Short Hills
Home to The Mall at Short Hills, one of the highest-grossing luxury malls in the country, Millburn Township pairs elite retail with the consistently top-ranked Millburn School District and a beautiful mix of Tudor, Colonial, and contemporary homes.
South Orange / Maplewood
The SOMA corridor is beloved for its rich diversity, strong community identity, direct NJ Transit rail to Penn Station, and a thriving local business scene — making it one of the most desirable and competitively priced markets in Essex County.
West Orange
West Orange offers a compelling mix of diverse housing at varying price points, the historic Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Eagle Rock Reservation, and easy access to both Newark and suburban Morris County.
Livingston
Livingston delivers excellent public schools, a quiet suburban atmosphere, and well-maintained single-family neighborhoods, consistently attracting families seeking a high-quality suburban lifestyle at a more accessible price than Short Hills.
Glen Ridge
Glen Ridge is a tight-knit borough gem known for its stunning Victorian and Craftsman architecture, tree-lined streets, strong community schools, and a charming small-town feel just minutes from Montclair.
- Newark
- East Orange
- Irvington
- Orange
- Bloomfield
- Montclair
- Belleville
- Nutley
- West Orange
- Livingston
- Maplewood
- South Orange
- Millburn
- Glen Ridge
- Verona
- Cedar Grove
- West Caldwell
- Caldwell
- North Caldwell
- Essex Fells
- Roseland
- Fairfield
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