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Verona, New Jersey

Introduction to Verona, New Jersey

Verona, New Jersey, in Essex county, is 4 miles SW of Clifton, New Jersey and 7 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is included in the Newark metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 13,533 people lived in Verona.

Verona History

Verona, along with some of its neighboring towns, was originally known as the Horseneck Tract. The area today known as Verona was initially inhabited by the Lenni Lenape Native Americans. It was renamed Caldwell Township after the Revolutionary War. During mid-19th century, the name of Caldwell was changed to Vernon Valley. But the name was changed to Verona as there was already another Vernon Valley in Sussex County. On April 30, 1907, Verona was incorporated.

Verona and nearby Attractions

  • Verona Park
  • Eagle Rock Reservation
  • Montclair Art Museum
  • Nutley Museum
  • Lambert Castle Museum
  • Edgemont Memorial Park
  • Israel Crane House

Things To Do In Verona

The town includes a baseball and football park, two softball and baseball fields and an artificial turf field. Apart from these, the Recreation Department of Verona also organizes a number of events throughout the year.

Verona Transportation

Newark Liberty International is the closest major airport.

Verona Higher Education

The nearest colleges and universities are Montclair State University, Bloomfield College and Caldwell College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyVerona Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyVerona Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Verona Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Verona College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Verona Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Verona Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Verona People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Verona Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Verona, NJ

Comparing Verona 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity64
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone79
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime97
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