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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
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.
Verona strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Verona to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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