New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Nutley, NJ
About Nutley
Nutley is a township of roughly 30,000 in northeastern Essex County, known for its strong community identity, historic architecture, and parks along the Third River. Downtown Franklin Avenue is a classic main street with local shops and restaurants. The township has deep historical roots — the Van Riper House (built 1708, home of the Nutley Museum) and Kingsland Manor are landmarks — and a proud claim as the longtime home of Annie Oakley. Nutley offers a suburban feel with an easy bus commute to Manhattan.
Home prices in Nutley
Home prices in Nutley vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Nutley
- Kingsland Manor — historic 18th-century manor and museum grounds.
- Nutley Museum at the Van Riper House — 1708 Dutch sandstone house (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Downtown Franklin Avenue — shops, restaurants, and the town's commercial heart.
- Third River parks — Kingsland Park and the river greenway (Third River shown in the Commons photo below).
- Packer Park — neighborhood park (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Yantacaw Park — township park with pond, fields, and paths.
- Booth Park and the parks system along the Third River.
Commuting from Nutley
- No in-town rail station (the former Erie station is closed; shown in the Commons photo below). NJ Transit buses 192/199 and Route 3-corridor buses run to Port Authority Bus Terminal in about 26–43 minutes (per NJ Transit schedule data; read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: 25–35 minutes without traffic.
Schools in Nutley
Public schools: Nutley 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.
Nutley FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Nutley, NJ?
Home prices in Nutley vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Nutley, NJ?
No in-town rail station (the former Erie station is closed; shown in the Commons photo below). NJ Transit buses 192/199 and Route 3-corridor buses run to Port Authority Bus Terminal in about 26–43 minutes (per NJ Transit schedule data; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Nutley, NJ?
Nutley is served by Nutley 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.