New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Irvington, NJ
About Irvington
Irvington is a township of roughly 61,000 in southern Essex County, bordering Newark, Maplewood, and Union. It is a densely populated urban community with a strong commercial core along Springfield Avenue and a major bus transit hub. Housing is a mix of single-family homes, garden apartments, and multi-family buildings, offering some of the most affordable options in Essex County with direct NYC bus service.
Home prices in Irvington
Home prices in Irvington vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Irvington
- Irvington Bus Terminal — the township's transit hub with direct NYC service (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Springfield Avenue — the main commercial corridor with shops, restaurants, and services.
- Irvington Public Library — the main library branch.
- Irvington Municipal Building — township government center (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Irvington High School campus — (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Local parks and recreation fields — township playgrounds and athletic facilities.
Commuting from Irvington
- NJ Transit buses run from the Irvington Bus Terminal (shown in the Commons photo below) directly to Port Authority Bus Terminal in about 38 scheduled minutes (per NJ Transit schedule data; read September 24, 2026).
- No in-town rail station; connections to Newark Penn Station for rail or PATH are available by local bus.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: 25–35 minutes without traffic.
Schools in Irvington
Public schools: Irvington 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.
Irvington FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Irvington, NJ?
Home prices in Irvington vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Irvington, NJ?
NJ Transit buses run from the Irvington Bus Terminal (shown in the Commons photo below) directly to Port Authority Bus Terminal in about 38 scheduled minutes (per NJ Transit schedule data; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Irvington, NJ?
Irvington is served by Irvington Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.