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Nutley, New Jersey

Introduction to Nutley, New Jersey

Nutley, New Jersey, in Essex county, is 2 miles S of Clifton, New Jersey and 6 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town is located in the Newark metropolitan area. Nutley has a population of 27,362.

Nutley History

Originally, Nutley was known as the Franklin Township and was incorporated on February 18, 1874. At that time, it was a part of the Belleville Township. On March 5, 1902, it was reincorporated as a town and was renamed Nutley, after the estate of the Satterthwaite family.

Nutley and nearby Attractions

  • Edgemont Memorial Park
  • Brookdale Park
  • Grover Cleveland Birthplace
  • Montclair Art Museum
  • Nutley Museum
  • Lambert Castle Museum

Things To Do In Nutley

While staying at Nutley, you can enjoy a day trip at the Nutley Museum. The local parks and playgrounds offer a number of recreational activities.

Nutley Transportation

International and domestic flights are available from Newark International Airport.

Nutley Higher Education

Montclair State University offers facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Nutley Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Nutley Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Nutley Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Nutley Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Nutley People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Nutley Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Nutley Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Nutley, NJ

Comparing Nutley 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 Women109
Age of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Men97
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens98
Racial Diversity67
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better96
Median Family Income97
People Above Poverty85
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Rents35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built12
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime107
Low Violent Crime95
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