Explore the Bloomfield community
Area Info & Accessibility
Walkable downtown — shops, restaurants & daily errands on foot along Broad St
Walkalble Neighborhood
~15 min to Newark · ~20 min to EWR · ~30 min to Manhattan via I-280 & GSP
highway access
NJ Transit buses on Broad St & Bloomfield Ave — local connections throughout Essex County
~33 min to NYC Penn Station via NJ Transit Montclair-Boonton Line
accessible transit - train
accessible transit - bus
Explore the Bloomfield Community
Area Info & Accessibility
Walkable downtown — shops, restaurants & daily errands on foot along Broad St
Walkalble Neighborhood
~33 min to NYC Penn Station via NJ Transit Montclair-Boonton Line
accessible transit - train
~15 min to Newark · ~20 min to EWR · ~30 min to Manhattan via I-280 & GSP
highway access
NJ Transit buses on Broad St & Bloomfield Ave — local connections throughout Essex County
accessible transit - bus
offering Montclair’s coveted suburban charm and direct 30-minute train service to Penn Station at a significantly more accessible price point.
an established Essex County township earning a reputation as “the new Montclair”
With 45,000 residents, a growing downtown anchored by Bloomfield Avenue, and beautiful pre-war housing stock ranging from colonials to Cape Cods, Bloomfield delivers the best of transit-oriented suburban living.
Welcome to Bloomfield
an established Essex County township earning a reputation as “the new Montclair”
Community Vibes
Multiple free outdoor concerts each summer (R&B, Top 40, tribute acts), held annually at the 121-acre park straddling Bloomfield and Montclair
Essex County Free Summer Concert Series at Brookdale Park
Juried outdoor art show with 150+ artisans, held twice a year (spring and fall)
Rose Squared Artisan Fair at Brookdale Park
Annual fall street festival hosted by the Bloomfield Center Alliance, free to the public, with live music, food, and local vendors (October, Glenwood Ave)
Bloomfield Harvest Fest
Bloomfield High School rates B+ on Niche. District overall rates above average (#119 in NJ). Oak View Elementary has a strong community reputation per resident reviews.
top schools
Parks & Green Space
Why You'll Love it Here:
see what Bloomfield has to offer:
The 121-acre Brookdale Park — designed by the legendary Frederick Law Olmsted — anchors the community with playgrounds, sports fields, and summer concerts by the NY Metropolitan Opera and NJ Symphony. The 69-acre Watsessing Park adds a beloved spray park and community gathering space.
Thriving Downtown & Culture
Bloomfield’s downtown is undergoing a transit-oriented renaissance, with locally owned restaurants, new mixed-use development at Bloomfield Station,
and a walkable Broad Street corridor.
Top Schools & Value
Bloomfield’s highly rated school district, including Oak View Elementary
and Bloomfield High School, attracts families who want Montclair-quality living at a fraction of the cost — with a median sale price well below neighboring towns.
