Name: Bloomfield
Address: Bloomfield

About the neighborhood

Bloomfield offers a variety of housing options, including single detached homes, large apartment buildings, and duplexes, primarily featuring two and three bedroom layouts. Residents benefit from excellent public transit with the Grove Street Light Rail Station nearby, supported by about ten bus lines, along with extensive cycling infrastructure. The township provides convenient access to many businesses and grocery stores, complemented by a selection of restaurants and cafes. Educational facilities, including public and private schools, are close to most residences. Numerous well-distributed green spaces such as Field Memorial Park and Brookdale Park add natural beauty and places for outdoor relaxation throughout this lively community.

Characteristics

Transportation

This township will please homeowners that value different modes of transportation. It is convenient for pedestrians to move around in Bloomfield; running common errands is easy without a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses close by. This area is also fairly conducive to biking. The transit service in this township is good. There are various rapid transit stations with access to the Newark Light Rail. There is the Watchung Avenue, Bay Street and Glen Ridge on the Montclair-Boonton Line. Homeowners are served by approximately 30 bus lines, and it is especially convenient to find a nearby bus stop from most residences. Driving is also a reasonably good medium of transportation in Bloomfield. It is convenient to park.

Services

Residents will welcome that wherever their home is located in Bloomfield, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. Apart from public schools, there are also private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. With regards to eating, property owners in Bloomfield will appreciate that a grocery store is always only a short trip away. Furthermore, there are over 300 restaurants and about 30 cafes to benefit from in this township. Residents can find a fair number of clothing stores within a short distance.

Character

Bloomfield offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces. Although this township is not known for its vibrancy, the vibe is still quite lively around its busier streets, and finding one of the approximately 20 bars is very easy because they are generally located very close by. On the other hand, there are over 50 public green spaces close by for residents to unwind in, including Essex Park and Brookdale Park, and they are very well-spread out, making them easy to reach.

Car friendly6.6

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.4

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly6.2

Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

Restaurants8.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries8.4

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk