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Introduction to Livingston, New Jersey
Livingston, New Jersey, in Essex county, is 6 miles W of East Orange, New Jersey and 8 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is part of the Newark metropolitan statistical area. About 27,391 people live in Livingston.
Livingston History
Originally Livingston was part of the present day Fairfield and Springfield Townships. It was incorporated as a township on February 5, 1813. It was named after William Livingston, the first Governor of New Jersey. Earlier, the township of Livingston included parts of Fairmount and Roseland.
Livingston and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Livingston
There are several museums and historical sites in Livingston. In addition, the town offers movie theaters, live music and facilities for sports activities. Livingston also includes a number of quality restaurants that serve delicious international cuisine.
Livingston Transportation
Newark Liberty International Airport is nearby.
Livingston Higher Education
Seton Hall University provides educational services to the residents of the town.
Livingston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Livingston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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