New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to East Newark, NJ
About East Newark
East Newark is a tiny borough (about 64 acres / 0.12 square mile) on the east bank of the Passaic River, formed from Kearny on July 2, 1895 (per the Hudson County hazard mitigation annex and the borough's master plan reexamination, read September 24, 2026). It is a dense, walkable borough of rowhouses and small multifamily buildings, overshadowed by its larger industrial neighbors but offering a quiet residential pocket near Harrison's redevelopment and Newark across the river.
Home prices in East Newark
Home prices in East Newark vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in East Newark
- Tops Diner — the borough's famous classic diner on Central Avenue (shown in the Commons photo below).
- East Newark Municipal Building — borough hall (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The Passaic River waterfront at the borough's edge (shown in the Commons aerial photo below).
- Harrison PATH station area — the transit anchor just outside the borough.
Commuting from East Newark
- No in-borough rail station; commuters use the nearby Harrison PATH station (within walking/biking distance across the borough line) or NJ Transit buses toward Manhattan.
- PATH from Harrison to Manhattan: approximately 15–25 minutes by train to World Trade Center / 33rd Street.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~20–30 minutes (approximate; highly traffic-dependent).
Schools in East Newark
Public schools: East Newark School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
East Newark FAQs
- What is the housing market like in East Newark, NJ?
Home prices in East Newark vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from East Newark, NJ?
No in-borough rail station; commuters use the nearby Harrison PATH station (within walking/biking distance across the borough line) or NJ Transit buses toward Manhattan. - Which school district serves East Newark, NJ?
East Newark is served by East Newark School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.