Moving to Cedar Grove, NJ

About Cedar Grove

Cedar Grove is a suburban township of roughly 13,000 in western Essex County, known for its quiet residential neighborhoods, strong local schools, and access to Essex County parkland. The township sits along Pompton Avenue and Ridge Road, with commercial corridors serving daily needs. Mills Reservation — a county park with ridgeline trails and Manhattan skyline views — and the West Essex Trail are major outdoor draws. The former Erie Railroad once served the township; remnants of the old Cedar Grove station still stand.

Home prices in Cedar Grove

Home prices in Cedar Grove vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Cedar Grove

• Mills Reservation — Essex County park with hiking trails and sweeping New York City skyline views from the ridge.
• West Essex Trail — rail-trail for walking, running, and biking along the old rail bed.
• Cedar Grove Community Park — township park with sports fields and recreation programs.
• Pompton Avenue / Ridge Road corridors — local shopping and dining.
• Morgan's Farm — community farm and garden area.
• Cedar Grove Public Library — the township's main library.
• Leonard R. Parks Elementary School — historic school building on Pompton Avenue (shown in the Commons photo below).

Commuting from Cedar Grove

• No in-town rail station. Many commuters drive to nearby Montclair–Boonton Line stations (e.g., in Montclair) or to Midtown directly (~30–40 minutes without traffic).
• NJ Transit bus service runs along the township's main corridors to Newark and beyond; typical door-to-door NYC commutes run 60+ minutes.

Cedar Grove FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Cedar Grove, NJ?
  Home prices in Cedar Grove vary by neighborhood and property type.
• How is the commute from Cedar Grove, NJ?
  No in-town rail station. Many commuters drive to nearby Montclair–Boonton Line stations (e.g., in Montclair) or to Midtown directly (~30–40 minutes without traffic).

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