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Bloomfield, New Jersey

Introduction to Bloomfield, New Jersey

Bloomfield, New Jersey, in Essex county, is 2 miles N of East Orange, New Jersey and 5 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The people of the town are in the Newark metropolitan area. Bloomfield has a population of 47,683.

Bloomfield History

Prior to its incorporation Bloomfield was a part of Newark Township. It was incorporated as a township on March 23, 1812. It derived its name from Presbyterian parish, which was named after Joseph Bloomfield, the Governor of New Jersey at that time. At the time of incorporation, the town of Bloomfield included the villages of Montclair, Glen Ridge, Belleville and Woodside. On February 26, 1900, it was incorporated as a town.

Bloomfield and nearby Attractions

  • The Oakeside Mansion
  • Newark Museum
  • New Jersey Historical Society Museum
  • Edgemont Memorial Park
  • Brookdale Park

Things To Do In Bloomfield

Bloomfield includes a number of tennis courts, softball complex and playgrounds. You can also spend your leisure time at the town’s shopping centers and clubs. The Recreational Department of Bloomfield also organizes a number of events throughout the year.

Bloomfield Transportation

Air transportation is available from Newark International.

Bloomfield Higher Education

The local college is Bloomfield college.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Bloomfield Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Bloomfield Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Bloomfield Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Bloomfield Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Bloomfield, NJ

Comparing Bloomfield 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
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Racial Diversity89
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population84
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income85
People Above Poverty84
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Housing Recently Built12
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime52
Low Property Crime52

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