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Information About the Area from our Experts
Traffic & Commuting
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The Garden State Parkway serves and has an area located within Bloomfield. The ease of access to the highway facilitates travel in the area, as this is a major highway offering convenient entry in both directions as well as connecting routes to other important roadways. The Essex County Toll Plaza is located in Bloomfield, as well as two service areas. Public transportation is also available and easily accessible. Bloomfield has three train stations, Bloomfield Station and Watsessing Avenue Station both serving the Montclair-Boonton Line with service to Hoboken, and the Midtown Direct Line to Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan. The Grove St. Station provides service on the Newark City Subway to Penn Station in Newark. Many of New Jersey Transit bus lines provide service to Newark, as well as local service, and the Go Bus route 28 provides nearly constant service to Newark Liberty International Airport, which is just seven and a half miles from Bloomfield.
Schools & Education
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Bloomfield Public School District serves grades kindergarten through twelve. Bloomfield has eight elementary schools, which serve students in kindergarten through eighth grade: Berkeley, Brookdale, Carteret, Demarest, Fairview, Franklin, Oak View, and Watsessing. Bloomfield Middle School accommodate grades seven and eight, and Bloomfield High School grades nine through twelve. Forest Glen School is for students in grades seven through twelve with special requirements, offering individualized programs. Bloomfield Technical High School is also public, and offers academic lessons as well as occupational instruction. Bloomfield Technical was awarded the Blue Ribbon Award of Excellence in the 2009/2010 school year, the highest honor given by the U.S. Department of Education. St.Thomas the Apostle School is a private Catholic School located in Bloomfield, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. As for after high school, Bloomfield College is available. It is a liberal arts college associated with the Presbyterian Church, which has around 2,000 students per term.
Economy and Jobs
Tanya Zachko - Real Estate Agent
According to statistics from the 2010 Census, the potential employment for Bloomfield was reportedly 36,000, with only 23,000 positions filled. The unemployment rates were 2.35% for women, and 3.54% for men, figures which are both almost exactly the national average. Around 7% of Bloomfield’s population was reported to be below the poverty line, another average figure. 81% of jobs in Bloomfield are considered white collar, the majority being of sales and office. This leaves 19% blue collar positions, 11% of which are transportation, material moving and production. The annual median income for households in Bloomfield, in 2010, was $62,831. All of these figures are relatively average compared to other cities in New Jersey as well as in the United States. There is plenty of industry in Bloomfield, including 5 employment agencies (Adecco has an office in Bloomfield, and can be accessed at adeccousa.com).
Recreation
Tanya Zachko - Real Estate Agent
The Bloomfield Department of Recreation offers programs for all ages and many areas of interest. The department offers many of the activities you might expect, including baseball, softball, soccer, football, and cheerleading, as well as some unexpected ones, such as wiffle ball, chess, magic, and introduction to rock music instruments. Bloomfield is very interested in keeping the arts thriving in New Jersey and in their community. For that reason, they have organized the Bloomfield Arts League, which offers classes to adults and children from beginner to advanced in many mediums including watercolors, oil painting, pastel, drawing and more. The Bloomfield Music Federation is another way the township supports the arts, encouraging residents of all ages to explore their talents and interests by taking lessons and joining the town band. The Recreation Department also holds events throughout the year, such as frequent concerts in the park, holiday celebrations, and town picnics. Details on all events and programs can be found at bloomfieldtwpnj.com under the Departments quick links, under recreation.
We Have 7,307 Bloomfield, NJ Apartment Listings
| Picture | Bedrooms | Rent | Address | Updated |
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1 Bed | $975 | Bloomfield, NJ | May 15th |
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1 Bed | $975 - $1,100 | Bloomfield, NJ | May 15th |
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1 Bed | $975 | Bloomfield, NJ | May 15th |
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1 Bed | $975 | Bloomfield, NJ | May 15th |
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1 Bed | $850 | 24 Jersey Street, Bloomfield, NJ | May 13th |
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1 Bed | $975 | Bloomfield, NJ | May 15th |
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1 Bed | $995 | Bloomfield, NJ | May 15th |
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1 - 2 Bed | $995 - $1,300 | Bloomfield, NJ | May 15th |
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0 - 2 Bed | $875 - $1,300 | Bloomfield, NJ | May 15th |
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2 Bed | $1,800 | 40 Conger Street, Bloomfield, NJ | May 13th |
Apartment Complexes
| Name | Bedrooms | Price Range |
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| Franklin Towers | One - Three | $940 - $1,600 |
| White House Apartments | One | $975 |
| Ashland Apartments | One | $950 |
| Silk Mill Lofts | Studio - Two | $1,695 - $2,045 |
Rental Data & Trends
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Nearby Cities & Towns
| Name | Dist. | Available Apartments |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Ridge | 1.2mi | 7,041 |
| Nutley | 1.6mi | 7,618 |
| Belleville | 1.7mi | 7,952 |
| Montclair | 1.8mi | 6,626 |
| North Arlington | 3.6mi | 8,286 |
| East Orange | 3.7mi | 7,430 |
| Orange | 3.7mi | 6,679 |
| Lyndhurst | 3.7mi | 8,277 |
| Clifton | 3.9mi | 7,004 |
| West Orange | 4.2mi | 4,141 |
| Passaic | 4.7mi | 7,361 |
| Harrison | 5.0mi | 8,147 |
Average Rent near Bloomfield
Rental Information - Education & Childcare
| District Name | Address | Schools | Stu/Teach/Ratio | Contact |
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| Bloomfield Township | 155 Broad Street | 11 | 5,965 / 469 / 12.7:1 | (973)-680-8501 |
| Essex County Vocational S | 900 Bloomfield Avenue | 4 | 2,024 / 193 / 10.5:1 | (973)-228-0377 |
| Essex Regional Educationa | 369 Passaic Avenue | 3 | NA | (973)-450-6262 |
| Public School Name | Address | Grades | Stu/Teach/Ratio | Apartments Near (Avg Rent)* |
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| Bloomfield High | 160 Broad Street | 9th - 12th | 1,887 / 136 / 13.9:1 | 122 Rentals ($1,310) |
| Bloomfield Middle | 60 Huck Road | 7th - 8th | 864 / 71 / 12.2:1 | 52 Rentals ($1,687) |
| Fairview | 376 Berkeley Avenue | Kindergarten - 6th | 492 / 24 / 20.5:1 | 129 Rentals ($1,952) |
| Private School Name | Address | Grades | Enrollment | Apartments Near (Avg Rent)* |
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| St Thomas The Apostle | 50 Byrd Avenue | Pre K - 8th | 293 | 51 Listings ($1,707) |
| Looking Glass Children'S Center | 16 Bellevue Avenue | Pre K - 2nd | 87 | 42 Listings ($1,750) |
| Rainbow Montessori - Bloo | 1255 Broad Street | Pre K | 48 | 48 Listings ($1,710) |

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