New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Bloomfield, NJ
About Bloomfield
Bloomfield is a large township of roughly 53,000 in northeastern Essex County, bordering Glen Ridge, Montclair and Newark. Bloomfield Center — at Broad Street and Bloomfield Avenue — is a walkable downtown with restaurants, shops, and historic commercial architecture. The township blends pre-war garden apartments, single-family neighborhoods, and newer transit-oriented development around its rail station. Bloomfield College of Montclair State University anchors the higher-education presence.
Home prices in Bloomfield
Home prices in Bloomfield vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Bloomfield
- Holsten's Brookdale Confectionery — the landmark ice-cream parlor on Broad Street, filming location of The Sopranos' famous final scene (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Bloomfield Center — the downtown core around Broad Street and Bloomfield Avenue with dining and shops.
- Watsessing Park — Essex County park with paths along the Second River.
- Brookdale Park — the large Essex County park on Bloomfield's western edge (shared with Montclair).
- Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center — historic mansion hosting concerts and events.
- Halcyon Park — neighborhood park with a pond (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Bloomfield Public Library — the main library on Broad Street.
- Bloomfield Town Hall — historic municipal building with its clock-tower rotunda (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Bloomfield
- NJ Transit Montclair–Boonton Line; Bloomfield station in-town, with service to NY Penn Station of roughly 30–40 minutes depending on train and stopping pattern (per NJ Transit Montclair–Boonton timetable, effective May 31, 2026; read September 24, 2026).
- NJ Transit bus 102 runs weekday express service from Bloomfield to Port Authority (per NJ Transit timetable, read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: 25–35 minutes without traffic.
Schools in Bloomfield
Public schools: Bloomfield 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.
Bloomfield FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bloomfield, NJ?
Home prices in Bloomfield vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Bloomfield, NJ?
NJ Transit Montclair–Boonton Line; Bloomfield station in-town, with service to NY Penn Station of roughly 30–40 minutes depending on train and stopping pattern (per NJ Transit Montclair–Boonton timetable, effective May 31, 2026; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Bloomfield, NJ?
Bloomfield is served by Bloomfield 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.