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Belleville, New Jersey

Introduction to Belleville, New Jersey

Belleville, New Jersey, in Essex county, is 3 miles NE of East Orange, New Jersey and 4 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Newark metro area, Belleville is home to some 35,928 residents.

Belleville History

Belleville was originally incorporated as a town on April 8, 1839. The early inhabitants of the area called it "Second River,” but the settlement was renamed Belleville in 1797. The creation of the independent municipality of the city of Belleville occurred in 1874, but this was dissolved in 1876. Later, in 1910, Belleville was reincorporated as a town. Belleville is also referred to as the “Cherry Blossom Capital of America”. The town also finds frequent mention in the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys.

Belleville and nearby Attractions

  • Silver Lake Station
  • Cleveland Street Station
  • Christian Apostolic Church
  • Hendricks Pond
  • Hendricks Field Golf Course
  • Belleville Park

Things To Do In Belleville

The town has a number of churches that retain the old world charm. Besides, one can take a look at the town’s reservoir, Hendricks Pond, or simply spend a fun-filled day at the amusement parks like Hendricks Field and Belleville Park. The Hendricks Field Golf Course is also an ideal place to enjoy a round of golf with friends. Other nearby attractions include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Empire State Building and even Ellis Island in New York.

Belleville Transportation

Air transportation is available from Newark Liberty International Airport.

Belleville Higher Education

Rutgers University-Newark is the local university.

High Points

Belleville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Belleville Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Belleville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Belleville, NJ

Comparing Belleville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men75
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population63
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty63
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times37
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Rents47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built12
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime84
Low Violent Crime63

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