What are the best neighborhoods in Essex County, NJ?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include West Montrose, Tuxedo Park, Seton Village, Weequahic, Doddtown. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
County Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Essex County, NJ
Eligible neighborhoods: 9
| Neighborhood | City | County Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampere | East Orange | #7 of 9 | 29.4 | 9.2 |
| Doddtown | East Orange | #5 of 9 | 33.4 | 14.8 |
| Greenwood | East Orange | #9 of 9 | 24.4 | 4.7 |
| Lower Vailsburg | Newark | #6 of 9 | 33.1 | 14.3 |
| Upper Clinton Hill | Newark | #8 of 9 | 28.8 | 8.6 |
| Weequahic | Newark | #4 of 9 | 34.7 | 16.6 |
| Seton Village | South Orange | #3 of 9 | 37.0 | 20.6 |
| Tuxedo Park | South Orange | #2 of 9 | 68.7 | 89.4 |
| West Montrose | South Orange | #1 of 9 | 74.0 | 95.1 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Essex County, NJ
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Essex County, NJ?
West Montrose is currently #1 of 9 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 74.0.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Essex County, NJ?
9 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Essex County, NJ.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Essex County, NJ?
West Montrose has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 67.8.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Essex County, NJ?
West Montrose has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 4.1%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Essex County, NJ?
Tuxedo Park currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 80.3.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Essex County, NJ?
Tuxedo Park has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $177,316.
How are neighborhood rankings in Essex County, NJ calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed county ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Essex County, New Jersey
#1
West Montrose
South Orange, New Jersey
#2
Tuxedo Park
South Orange, New Jersey
#3
Seton Village
South Orange, New Jersey
#4
Weequahic
Newark, New Jersey
#5
Doddtown
East Orange, New Jersey
#6
Lower Vailsburg
Newark, New Jersey
#7
Ampere
East Orange, New Jersey
#8
Upper Clinton Hill
Newark, New Jersey
#9
Greenwood
East Orange, New Jersey