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Nutley Township

#12 in Best Places to Live in Essex County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 42 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    B
  3. Housing
    C
  4. Nightlife
    A-
  5. Good for Families
    A-
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B-
  8. Weather
    B-
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B+
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Nutley Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 28,586. Nutley Township is in Essex County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Nutley Township offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Nutley Township there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Nutley Township and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Nutley Township are above average.
About Nutley Township...
Population
28,586

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$363,600
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,292
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    35%
  • Own
    65%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    63
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    3
    41
  • Robbery
    42
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    140
    500
  • Theft
    715
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    35
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$88,783
National
$55,322
Children
16%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    17%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    13%
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  • Colleges
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I've lived in Nutley for 17 years. This town is a hidden gem! It is very walkable, and you can practically walk anywhere through a park. The downtown area offers many different dining and shopping options. The essence of the town is very quaint with graceful old homes, yet urban and modern. There are a plethora of amenities within a 10-20 minute drive. Nutley never feels like it is very far from anything. Off-hours, you can get into the Lincoln Tunnel within 11 minutes. The taxes are on the high end, but very comparable to other nearby towns in New Jersey. But keep in mind, the town's services are very good, including impeccable maintenance of the parks and a highly responsive police and emergency system. It is a safe and quiet town with a lot to offer.
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Nutley, New Jersey is located conveniently 10 miles away from mid-town Manhattan but possesses the quaint quality of being a quiet suburban enclave. Between homes and rentals Nutley has diversified its real-estate, though the town itself caters to predominantly single family home clientele. A good bulk of the the town's real-estate is divided among rental homes, apartments, two family homes, and condos. Homeownership ranges from anywhere between 300k to 800k, rentals from $1200 to $4000. With a short 20 to 30 commute for most people work is elsewhere. Nutley prides itself on an excellent park system and exceptional school system much more superior then the neighboring towns. Not only is the town supremely safe but it also possesses the distinct quality of bringing previous residents back in. There is an unspoken charm to the municipality.
Nutley is a quiet, simple town that many do not know about. Full of history within their food, town events, and most importantly their strong educational system. The town is rich in the Italian culture and probably the best pizza you could find within the area. I've lived in this town for 24 years of my life and have attended elementary, middle, and high school. I absolutely would not change it for the world. It takes only a 20 minute bus ride to the bustling New York City within walking distance from my house. There are beautiful parks, walkways, and small bridges to enjoy the scenery of cherry blossom following a lovely flowing stream. Nutley is by far the safest especially because of our quick ambulance, firefighter, and police response. No discrimination of any race and people are very open-minded about diversity. I love this home where my Filipino parents and their family decided to live. I'm grateful to be a Nutley resident.