Livingston Township, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
31,128 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
73.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$218,416 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$746,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,801 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
84.1% 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 29
Feb 3 8 32
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 5 34

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 65%
Other 3%

Schools

Hillside Elementary School
<1 miles, NE 4.6 star
Livingston High School
<1 miles, SE 4.6 star
Burnet Hill Elementary School
<1 miles, SW 4.6 star
Heritage Middle School
<1 miles, W 4.6 star

Colleges

Caldwell University
4 miles, NE 2.3 star
Seton Hall University
5 miles, SE 3.7 star
Drew University
5 miles, W 3.2 star

Hospitals

Saint Barnabas Medical Center
2 miles, S 3.2 star
Overlook Medical Center
5 miles, SW 4.1 star
East Orange General Hospital
6 miles, SE 1.4 star

Airports

Newark Liberty International Airport
11 miles, SE 4.6 star
Laguardia Airport
24 miles, SE 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
30 miles, SE 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
38 miles, E 1.4 star