New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Maplewood, NJ
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About Maplewood
Maplewood is a vibrant township of roughly 25,000 in central Essex County, known for its artsy, progressive character, historic village center, community. Maplewood Village — with its Tudor-style storefronts — is the social heart, full of restaurants, cafés, and boutiques. The township shares the South Orange–Maplewood school district and borders the South Mountain Reservation, giving residents direct access to 2,000+ acres of county parkland. It is a perennial favorite for NYC walkability, culture and a quick Midtown commute.
Home prices in Maplewood
Home prices in Maplewood vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Maplewood
- Maplewood Village — the Tudor-style downtown with restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques.
- Memorial Park — the township's central park with the skate house, pond, and concert lawn (shown in the Commons photo below).
- South Mountain Reservation — Essex County's 2,000-acre reservation with trails, waterfalls, and the dog park, on Maplewood's western edge.
- Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts — historic venue for concerts and theater.
- The 1978 Arts Center — community arts hub.
- The Woodland — music venue in the village.
- Maplewoodstock — the annual free summer music festival.
- Ultimate Frisbee birthplace plaque — marking the sport's 1968 invention at Columbia High School (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Maplewood
- NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines; Maplewood station in-town (shown in the Commons photo below), with service to NY Penn Station of roughly 30–45 minutes depending on train and stopping pattern (per NJ Transit Morris & Essex timetable, effective May 31, 2026; read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: 25–35 minutes without traffic.
Maplewood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Maplewood, NJ?
Home prices in Maplewood vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Maplewood, NJ?
NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines; Maplewood station in-town (shown in the Commons photo below), with service to NY Penn Station of roughly 30–45 minutes depending on train and stopping pattern (per NJ Transit Morris & Essex timetable, effective May 31, 2026; read September 24, 2026).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.