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Hillside, NJ

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Cultural diversity holds strong in this suburb

Suburban Park-Like Diverse Quaint Commuter

The city of Hillside is a suburb of Elizabeth, located about three miles north of Downtown, known for its rich history and abundance of green space for being a metropolitan area. With direct access to Interstate 78 and the Newark Liberty International Airport, residents of Hillside have easy commutes and great proximity to a major airport.

North of Kean University, Hillside is home to some excellent schools in the Hillside Public School District like Hillside High. Hillside houses a portion of Weequahic Park, offering a running track and trails, athletic fields, a golf course, and a scenic lake, while Conant Park is densely wooded with a spacious playground. Nestled along the Elizabeth River, residents of Hillside enjoy quiet residential streets lined with a variety of apartments and houses for rent. Hillside is known for its diverse culture, as well as its diverse cuisine, so be sure to check out one of the city’s local restaurants after you get settled.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Hillside, NJ is $1,536 for one bedroom, and $1,815 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hillside has increased by 4.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,536/month
592 Sq Ft
House
$2,445/month
100 Sq Ft
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Transportation

72

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hurden-Looker Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-6

376 Students

6
out of 10

Ola Edwards Community School

Public

Grades 2-6

381 Students

4
out of 10

Deanna G. Taylor Academy

Public

Grades 2-6

211 Students

3
out of 10

Abram P. Morris-Saybrook Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-1

650 Students

Rating Unavailable

Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

376 Students

2
out of 10

Hillside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

925 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
  • William Miller Sperry Observatory
  • Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
  • Greenwood Gardens
  • G. Thomas DiDomenico Park

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

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