$524,476Average Value$437Average Price per Sq Ft24Homes For Sale
Commutability and suburban appeal define this North Jersey area
Belleville’s character is the product of its location. An urban lifestyle filters in from Newark, the largest city in New Jersey, and the cosmopolitan streets of Manhattan are just 13 miles away. On the flip side, the Passaic River and Second River hug the neighborhood’s south and east borders, lending a tranquil, bucolic feel. The semi-suburban area has grown significantly in recent years, especially during the pandemic when New Yorkers sought out more space and privacy. This influx drove up Belleville’s median home price, but houses are still more affordable here than in Essex County as a whole. For homebuyers, the allure extends beyond the price tag. “Belleville has some great restaurants and nightlife, and you also have the big, beautiful Branch Brook Park, home to the nation’s largest collection of cherry blossoms,” says Matthew De Fede, Essex County-based broker and owner of Realty Executives Elite Homes. Continued growth, access to nature and proximity to urban areas make Belleville a popular destination.
Aerial view of Rt. 21 that runs alongside the Passaic River in Belleville, NJ.
A street with colonial style houses from the early 20th Century in Belleville, NJ.
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Relatively low home prices and heightened interest
Most of the housing stock is single-family Colonials, though semi-attached duplexes and attached townhouses and rowhouses are also available. Compared to other Essex County neighborhoods, lot sizes are smaller, but they generally increase in size toward the north, farther away from the hubbub of Newark. There are a handful of condo and co-op communities with units in the $200,000 to $350,000 price range, but most homes on the market fall under $550,000 and the median price is $420,000. “It’s a great price point for first-time homebuyers and Belleville has more multi-family homes than neighboring areas,” De Fede says. Developers have also zeroed in on Belleville, fueling the housing market and adding large, luxury apartment rentals to the area.
Many of the larger houses in Belleville, NJ have been subdivided into apartments.
Houses in styles from Colonials to split-levels can be found on many streets in Belleville, NJ.
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Travel by train, bus or car
There are no train stops in Belleville proper, but the NJ Transit’s Newark Light Rail is available at the Branch Brook Park station to the south. The light rail runs to Newark Penn Station, where city commuters can catch the PATH train to downtown Manhattan in about 30 minutes or a NJ Transit train to Midtown Manhattan in about 20 minutes. Belleville has multiple bus stops for local travel, and drivers can reach the Garden State Parkway in under three miles.
Descending at Watessing Ave. NJTransit station in Bloomfield, NJ.
Traffic on the Garden State Parkway near Belleville, NJ.
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The diverse community has access to global cuisine
Washington Avenue is Belleville’s main thoroughfare and home to many restaurants and shops. The two-mile stretch illustrates the gentrification occurring in the neighborhood, as more and more chains join local service shops and eateries. Locals can find various cuisines along the avenue from Japanese at Ninja Sushi and Portuguese at Solar Do Minho to Thai at Topaz and Italian at Alberto's Restaurant & Pizzeria, but there are also fast-food options like Taco Bell and Popeyes. Belleville also has a large selection of pubs, like The Whiskey Priest and JK's Boathouse Pub, which serve casual bar food and drinks late into the night. ShopRite is the main supermarket, but two others, Food Depot and Lidl, are stationed in the south.
The Whiskey Priest Irish bar and restaurant in Belleville, NJ.
Belleville has a great night life, which can be seen in full effect at Agave Maria.
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A park known for its cherry blossoms, plus various athletic complexes
Part of Newark’s 360-acre Branch Brook Park extends into Belleville. As the first county park in the United States, the long, narrow green space is listed on the National Registers of Historic Places and boasts more than 5,200 Japanese cherry blossom trees. Every April, Essex County throws the Cherry Blossom Festival, a week-long celebration with bike races, a 10K run, live music, a makers’ market, community talks and more. Adjoining Branch Brook Park, Belleville Park offers sprawling lawns, wooded greenery, a ball field and a playground. Recreational parks are aplenty: Locals can golf at the public 18-hole Hendricks Field Golf Course or sign their kids up for little league at Flora Louden Park or soccer at Monsignor Owens Park or Glotzbach Memorial Park.
Welcome to Branch Brook Park in downtown Newark.
Catch of game of tennis with locals at Branch Brook Park.
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A mix of public and private schools in Belleville and surrounding areas
There are seven public elementary schools in Belleville with Niche ratings between C and B, while Belleville Middle School, serving seventh- and eighth-grade students, and earns a C. At Belleville High School, rated C-plus by Niche, test scores are lower than the state average and the student-to-teacher ratio is 13 to 1. There are 12 private schools in the area, four of which are K-12 institutions.
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Parks in this Area
Flora Louden Park
Mary Rusignola Park
Picnic Area
Trails
River
Belleville Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Trails
Branch Brook Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
William Street Park
Playground
Daniel Morris Park
Picnic Area
Trails
River
Edwin "Rip" Collins Athletic Field
Football
Soccer
Trails
Essex County Branch Brook Park Dog Park
Transit
Airport
Newark Liberty International
16 min drive
Bus
Washington Ave & Holmes St
Bus
Union Ave & Overlook Ave
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Washington Ave & Mill St
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Union Ave & White Oak Ter
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Mill St & Main St
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Union Ave & Sunset Ave
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Washington Ave 306'S Of Carmer Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Belleville
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Belleville, NJ sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Belleville, NJ over the last 12 months is $453,640, up 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
22,521
Median Age
40
Population Density
19 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,799
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,807
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.5%
College Graduates
29.6%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.2%
% Population in Labor Force
70.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
44/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
81/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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