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Millburn, NJ


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Millburn, New Jersey

Introduction to Millburn, New Jersey

Millburn, New Jersey, in Essex county, is 2 miles NW of Union, New Jersey and 6 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The people of the town are in the Newark metropolitan area. Millburn has a population of 19,765.

Millburn History

Millburn was initially a colonial settlement with agricultural origins. The Lenape Indians were among the first settlers in this area. The town was originally a part of a land grant from Charles II to his brother James in the year 1664. The Revolutionary War and the Battle of Springfield affected the area, and the town underwent a change. Transportation facilities were developed which led to the establishment of mills and factories, and this further led to the growth of a residential community.

Millburn and nearby Attractions

  • Washington Rock Outlook
  • Short Hills Station
  • Taylor Lake
  • Christ Church in Short Hills
  • White Oak Ridge Park
  • East Orange Golf Course

Things To Do In Millburn

While in Millburn, one can visit the Washington Rock Outlook, a beautiful state park offering a magnificent view from the top of the Watchung Mountain. Within a few miles are the Liberty Hall Museum and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Apart from this, the parks of Millburn offer excellent recreational opportunities for adults and children alike.

Millburn Transportation

Newark Liberty International Airport is the nearest airport.

Millburn Higher Education

Higher educational opportunities are available at Seton Hall University. Also close by are Kean University, Union County College and Drew University.

High Points

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

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Median Family Income
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Well-Paid Single Men
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College Educated Adults
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Public Transportation Use
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Low Rate of Poverty
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Well-Paid Single Women
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Top 1%trophyMillburn Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
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Top 1%trophyMillburn People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Millburn, NJ

Comparing Millburn 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Age of the Population87
Male Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity65
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone23
Housing Recently Built12
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime52

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