Belleville Township, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
37,756 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,249 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$405,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,308 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,441 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Essex County
6
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Essex County
4
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 30
Feb 3 8 33
Mar 4 5 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 5 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NJ State Senate District 34, NJ Assembly District 34, NJ
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Schools

Belleville PS8
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Belleville PS3
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Belleville Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Belleville PS7
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Eastwick College-Nutley
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Bloomfield College
2 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Clara Maass Medical Center
1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Hackensackumc Mountainside
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Saint Michael's Medical Center
4 miles, SW • 3.2 star
East Orange General Hospital
4 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
15 miles, SE • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
23 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
30 miles, E • 1.4 star
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