7.1 out of 10

Essex County

Ranked 4th best county in New Jersey
40.802948069232 -74.277729982857

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  • Internet Access
  • Parks & Recreation
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  • Neighborly Spirit
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Best Cities in Essex County

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Newark

2.5/5
"One of the prettiest neighborhoods in Newark! Spacious apartments and beautiful homes."
40.737612377004 -74.1912767740519

Unranked Cities in Essex County

Bloomfield

4/5
"Wonderfull place to raise a family. Blue Ribbon OakView School. Near Shoping and Transportation."
40.809580249849 -74.1858691853685

Cedar Grove

4/5
"A great place to live."
40.8619877430881 -74.2277852214269

East Orange

3/5
"Making a comeback?"
40.7614150200031 -74.2144475665301

Glen Ridge

4.5/5
"A Great Place To Live"
40.8054354186125 -74.2041365012159

Livingston

3.5/5
"Nice quiet place to raise a family."
40.7840680903788 -74.3480810772689

Maplewood

4.5/5
"Great Article about Maplewood From the NYT"
40.7308532166025 -74.2653952944284

Montclair

2.5/5
"Montclair- Where the suburbs meet the city."
40.8277094186297 -74.20928047528

Nutley

3.5/5
"Cambridge Heights"
40.8199622833681 -74.1581403387515

Verona

3.5/5
"Sunset Avenue -- a Picturesque Street"
40.833242791309 -74.2442671023364

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