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Livingston, NJ

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Enjoy suburban luxuries on the cusp of New York City

Suburban Family-Friendly Upscale Historic Riverside Scenic Peaceful Vibrant Convenient Commuter

Located about 20 miles west of New York City, Livingston is a picturesque suburb serving as a bedroom community for a variety of commuters. Families flock to Livingston for its top-rated public schools and its close proximity to New York City. Named after the first governor of New Jersey, Livingston contains a rich history, which is showcased at the Force Homestead Museum.

Shopping opportunities in Livingston are plentiful with the vast Livingston Mall and two bustling retail districts on Mount Pleasant Avenue and Livingston Avenue. Recreational activities are also abundant in Livingston, with access to the Passaic River, the South Mountain Reservation complex, and numerous parks and golf courses. Getting around from Livingston is easy with close proximity to I-80, I-280, the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, and Route 24 as well as public transit stations in neighboring towns.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Livingston, NJ is $2,806 for one bedroom, $4,255 for two bedrooms, and $5,353 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Livingston has decreased by -3.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,806/month
895 Sq Ft
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Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

39

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

Harrison Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

489 Students

10
out of 10

Collins Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

461 Students

10
out of 10

Hillside Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

438 Students

10
out of 10

Mt Pleasant Middle School

Public

Grades 6

474 Students

9
out of 10

Burnet Hill School

Public

Grades PK-5

462 Students

9
out of 10

Mt Pleasant Middle School

Public

Grades 6

474 Students

9
out of 10

Heritage Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

1,009 Students

8
out of 10

Livingston Sr High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,066 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • NJ Audubon Essex County Environmental Center
  • Turtle Back Zoo
  • Greenwood Gardens
  • Reeves-Reed Arboretum
  • Cora Hartshorn Arboretum

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.