Linden
Nestled on the banks of Pralls Island Reach across from Staten Island, Linden is a quiet suburban community between the cities of Elizabeth and Woodbridge Township. Predominantly residential, Linden is dotted with cozy condos and apartments along picturesque tree-lined streets. Linden is home to an array of charming shops, salons, and eateries on Wood Avenue, forming a popular shopping district for residents and visitors alike. For even more shopping options, residents can easily get to the department and specialty stores at Menlo Park Mall. Linden locals enjoy the town’s well-landscaped parks just a few blocks from the many available apartments in town. Residents of Linden have easy access to I-95 and I-278, the Linden Airport, the Newark Liberty International Airport, and the New Jersey Transit Linden Station. The amenities and trendy restaurants in Manhattan are only 15 miles away, putting the best of New York City at the fingertips of Linden residents.
New Brunswick
As one of America’s preeminent college towns, New Brunswick packs an extraordinary range of culture into a relatively small community. Rutgers University has long been the focal point of the city, and the college town vibe is especially strong around the campus: Easton Avenue and George Street cater to the student population’s appetites with restaurants, nightlife, entertainment venues, and the famous Grease Trucks. The local music scene is legendary, with performers of every description regularly packing bars and nightclubs all over town. The city’s strong tradition in the fine arts lives on through the numerous galleries and theater companies throughout the community. And while the collegiate atmosphere is one of New Brunswick’s most dominant characteristics, things get considerably quieter in the residential areas that make up the middle portion of the city.
Bloomfield
Stretched along the Garden State Parkway, the Township of Bloomfield sits in Essex County adjacent to the Township of Montclair. Bloomfield is regarded as an up-and-coming area, boasting convenient access to New York City via major roadways, highways, buses, trains, commuter rail, and light rail. Bloomfield is also close to two major airports, Newark Liberty International and LaGuardia. In addition to its central locale, Bloomfield offers residents access to a wide range of amenities and services. Quaint shops, cafes, and restaurants line the downtown area on Broad Street in Bloomfield. Large local parks such as Brookdale and Watsessing provide plenty of options for outdoor recreation as well as the behemoth neighbors of South Mountain Reservation and Eagle Rock Reservation. Bloomfield’s appeal is as diverse as its population and offerings, with the township experiencing record growth in residential, retail, and entertainment venues.
