Moving to Hillside, NJ

About Hillside

Hillside is a township bordering Newark and Elizabeth in northeastern Union County. Housing mixes single-family streets with multifamily buildings; its location at the junction of the Garden State Parkway, I-78, and Routes 22/82 makes it one of the county's most highway-convenient towns. There is no in-town rail station.

Home prices in Hillside

Home prices in Hillside vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Hillside

• Evergreen Cemetery — large historic cemetery in Hillside (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Hillside Avenue (County Route 509) commercial corridor.
• Garden State Parkway corridor through Hillside.
• Hillside Public Library.
• Close access to Newark's amenities and Newark Liberty International Airport.

Commuting from Hillside

• No in-town rail. NJ Transit local buses connect Hillside to Newark Penn Station and Elizabeth, where riders transfer to Northeast Corridor trains for NY Penn.
• Nearest rail: Elizabeth (~31 min to NY Penn per Rome2Rio, read September 24, 2026) or Newark Penn.
• Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~25–40 minutes (approximate; no-traffic routing).

Schools in Hillside

Public schools: Hillside 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.

Hillside FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Hillside, NJ?
  Home prices in Hillside vary by neighborhood and property type.
• How is the commute from Hillside, NJ?
  No in-town rail. NJ Transit local buses connect Hillside to Newark Penn Station and Elizabeth, where riders transfer to Northeast Corridor trains for NY Penn.
• Which school district serves Hillside, NJ?
  Hillside is served by Hillside Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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