New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Verona, NJ
About Verona
Verona is a township of roughly 14,000 in western Essex County, known for Verona Park — the Essex County park with a lake, boathouse, and running paths at its center — and a walkable Bloomfield Avenue downtown. The township has a classic suburban character with pre-war homes near the center and newer development toward the edges. The Hilltop Reservation and West Essex Trail provide nearby hiking. Verona's former Erie Railroad station (1909 view shown in the Commons photos below) recalls its commuter-rail past; today the town is bus-served.
Home prices in Verona
Home prices in Verona vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Verona
- Verona Park — Essex County park with the lake, boathouse (shown in the Commons photo below), and walking paths.
- Bloomfield Avenue downtown — shops, restaurants, and cafés.
- Verona Community Center — recreation programs and facilities.
- Hilltop Reservation — preserved county open space on Verona's edge with trails.
- West Essex Trail — rail-trail for walking, running, and biking.
- Verona Public Library — the township's main library (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Verona Town Hall — municipal center (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The former Erie Railroad station site — (1909 view shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Verona
- No in-town rail station. NJ Transit operates bus service from Verona to Port Authority Bus Terminal — about 34–40 minutes, roughly hourly (per Rome2Rio schedules; read September 24, 2026).
- NJ Transit bus 29 runs along Bloomfield Avenue through Verona to downtown Newark and Newark Penn Station, connecting to rail or PATH into Manhattan.
- Many commuters drive to nearby Montclair–Boonton Line stations or to Midtown directly (~30–40 minutes without traffic).
Schools in Verona
Public schools: Verona 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.
Verona FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Verona, NJ?
Home prices in Verona vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Verona, NJ?
No in-town rail station. NJ Transit operates bus service from Verona to Port Authority Bus Terminal — about 34–40 minutes, roughly hourly (per Rome2Rio schedules; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Verona, NJ?
Verona is served by Verona 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.