New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Belleville, NJ
About Belleville
Belleville is a township of roughly 38,000 in southeastern Essex County, bordering Newark, Bloomfield, and Nutley along the Passaic River. It is a working- community with a long industrial history, best known as the home of Clara Maass Medical Center and as an affordable entry point into Essex County with quick access to Newark and the highways. The Washington Avenue corridor is the main commercial strip.
Home prices in Belleville
Home prices in Belleville vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Belleville
- Clara Maass Medical Center — major regional hospital and the township's largest employer.
- Branch Brook Park — the Essex County park's northern reaches border Belleville; famous for its cherry blossom groves.
- Belleville Park — township park with sports fields and recreation facilities.
- Silver Lake — small lake and park area on the Belleville–Bloomfield border.
- Washington Avenue — the main downtown commercial corridor with shops and restaurants.
- Belleville Public Library — the township's main library branch.
- Hendricks Field Golf Course — Essex County's public golf course in Belleville.
Commuting from Belleville
- No in-town rail station. Commuters typically use NJ Transit buses into Newark or Port Authority.
- Rome2Rio lists limited direct Port Authority bus trips at about 43 minutes (read September 24, 2026); local buses connect to Newark Penn Station for rail or PATH into Manhattan.
- Driving to Midtown Manhattan is typically 25–35 minutes without traffic, longer at rush hour.
Schools in Belleville
Public schools: Belleville Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Belleville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Belleville, NJ?
Home prices in Belleville vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Belleville, NJ?
No in-town rail station. Commuters typically use NJ Transit buses into Newark or Port Authority. - Which school district serves Belleville, NJ?
Belleville is served by Belleville Public Schools. 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.