$790,772Average Value$391Average Price per Sq Ft27Homes For Sale
Verona's small-town atmosphere
Verona appeals to homebuyers who like natural surroundings. Hilly mountain terrain grows up around the neighborhood, producing picturesque sunrises and sunsets. The spacious homes on Afterglow Avenue and Afterglow Way are coveted for their size and views of the sunset. Verona is also known for its beautiful parks and several small businesses, which provide a genuine sense of local community. Events are a big part of the lifestyle here, with some festivals organized by the Chamber of Commerce, such as Verona Restaurant Week. Overall, Verona comes off as a suburb that can stand on its own, by producing a small-town vibe. “It has a really active downtown along Bloomfield Avenue,” says Rhonda Myers, interim president at First Presbyterian Church of Verona. “You’ll see a lot of foot traffic there – people like to be out and congregate.” Verona's CAP Index crime score is a 2 out of 10. The national average is 4.
Million dollar homes are quite common and very massive on Afterglow avenue in Verona, NJ.
The pond at the Verona golf course is quite breathtaking in Verona, NJ.
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Single-family homes from $500,000
Cape Cods, Craftsman-style Colonials and Tudor homes give the area a stately, upscale look. It’s typical for homes to feature fine details like arched front doorways, off-center front porches and sculpted ornamental shrubs. There are also a few luxury condominium complexes like Claridge Houses and Kips Ridge, which include outdoor grills and tennis courts. Claridge Houses also offers residents a heated pool with views of New York City. Single-family homes range from $500,000 to $700,000, with homes in the Afterglow section reaching $1 million. Condominium units start around $250,000 and can rise to nearly $800,000.
Welcome to Verona, New Jersey; a town with something to offer everybody.
A Tudor Revival style home nestled on a lush and shady residential street in Verona, NJ.
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Dual enrollment at Verona High
Children can attend the highly rated Verona Public Schools. Laning Avenue Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1 and an A rating from Niche. H.B. Whitehorne Middle, which covers fifth through eighth grades, earns a B-plus. Verona High School, which receives an A-minus, allows students to enroll in dual enrollment classes at the nearby Montclair State University.
Verona High School in Verona, NJ, is a public educational institution.
H. B. Whitehorne Middle School - a public school located in Verona, NJ.
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Verona Park's lakes and bridges
Hilltop Reservation, a nearly 300-acre nature preserve, is one of the township's highest points and paths for hiking and biking. But there are also more easily accessible public spaces. “Verona Park is absolutely beautiful,” says Myers. “My grandson likes to ride his bike down the paths there.” The 54-acre park features a pair of lakes and a bridge that’s a popular Instagram-worthy spot. An attached boathouse is often where fishers congregate. Bocce ball courts and a playground offer a way to stay active, while visitors also lounge in paddleboats or in the grass for the summer concert series. Montclair Golf Club on the east end is praised for offering challenges, thanks to four 9-hole courses.
Verona Park is a 54.32-acre park with a lake and boathouse, as well as the usual park amenities.
Fishing is a sport and great for outsoor fun in Verona Park in Verona, NJ.
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Dining and shopping in Verona
Dining in Verona is eclectic and cosmopolitan. Bloom is a highly polished restaurant with white tables and botanical art, serving a fusion of French and Korean cuisine. More salt-of-the-earth destinations include Verona Inn, which has been a beloved local watering hole for over 75 years. It’s a place to pair a brew with a burger and loaded onion rings. Residents head to Bloomfield Avenue for restaurants, locally owned shops and necessities such as banks and drugstores. For groceries, residents can drive into Montclair to shop at Whole Foods and Kings Food Market.
The Verona Inn offers excellent american fare with a large selection of beers on tap in Verona.
Bloomfield Ave has it all - one could expect a laundromat, but an e-bike store? That's Verona.
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Fair in the Square festival
One of the most popular annual events is the Fair in the Square festival, which includes a tree-lighting ceremony, food, music and children’s activities. Myers points out another feature: “You’ll see civic groups handing out info, as well as craft vendors.” The neighborhood gets all keyed up for the Green Fairs Summer Concert Series, and residents ring in fall with the Chalk Art Festival.
Verona's downtown area is adorned with town signage and hanging baskets overflowing with color.
Bloomfield Avenue is the retail hub of Verona, where locally owned shops and restaurants thrive.
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Commuting to Montclair or NYC
Lakeside Avenue, Bloomfield Avenue and Pompton Avenue all feature bus lines, and these are the main thoroughfares that drivers will use as well. A roughly 5-mile drive north will also lead drivers to Interstate 80. Verona is about 20 miles west of New York City, so it’s a popular location for commuters. Train riders can hop over to Montclair, which has several transit stations, as well as entertaining diversions. “The other benefit of Verona is that the town of Montclair is straight down Bloomfield, and there are a lot of lively destinations, like an independent movie theater,” says Myers.
The Bloomfied bus line is quite active and easily accessible in Verona, NJ.
Verona is a very diverse suburbian neighborhood with a lot to offer in Verona, NJ.
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Parks in this Area
Porter Park
Cedar Grove Park
Edgemont Park
Lake
Picnic Area
Trails
Verona Park
Kips Castle Park
Graz Park
Transit
Airport
Newark Liberty International
23 min drive
Bus
Bloomfield Ave & Westview Rd
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Bloomfield Ave & Fairview Ave
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Bloomfield Ave & Grove Ave
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Pompton Ave & Nassau Rd
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Lakeside Ave & Pease Ave#
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Pompton Ave & Louisburg Sq
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Bloomfield Ave 15' W Of Malvern Pl.
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Verona
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Verona, NJ sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Verona, NJ over the last 12 months is $689,991, up 14% 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
15,099
Median Age
45
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$137,001
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$166,086
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.2%
College Graduates
67.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
84/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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