Verona Township, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
14,441 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
67.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$159,044 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$595,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,866 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.8% 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 4 7 30
Feb 3 8 32
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 5 35

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, NJ State Senate District 40, NJ Assembly District 40, NJ
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Schools

Henry B Whitehorne Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Brookdale Avenue School
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Caldwell University
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Montclair State University
3 miles, E • 2.8 star
Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield
3 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Hackensackumc Mountainside
2 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Clara Maass Medical Center
5 miles, SE • 3.2 star
East Orange General Hospital
6 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
20 miles, SE • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
28 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
32 miles, E • 1.4 star
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