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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Belleville.

Belleville, NJ City Information

Located in Essex County, Belleville is a northern New Jersey township of 36,000 people. Bordering the Passaic River, Belleville is perfectly situated for access to New York City to the east and idyllic farmlands and Jersey shore points to the south.

European settlement began in the mid-1600s with the Dutch moving from the coast to Essex County. The settlement's original name was Second River, renamed Belleville on July 4th, 1797.

Its proximity to New York, Philadelphia, and other eastern seaboard cities allowed Belleville to flourish as a manufacturing center through the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, you can enjoy the local parks, cuisine from every continent in the world, and access to every variety of leisure activities, from the great outdoors to enjoying bright lights and big cities.

Fun fact: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons formed in Belleville.

What to do in Belleville, NJ

In this area of northern New Jersey, there is plenty of things to do. From golfing to music, from nightlife to spectator sports, there is a vitality and energy here that is

Branch Brook Park - adjacent to the township boundaries is the upper edge of Branch Brook Park. Take in a summer concert or enjoy the annual cherry blossom festival. Part of the Essex County park system, this is a great place to spend your hours outside of work.

If you are enthusiastic about golf, there is plenty to love about Belleville. With three courses directly in and around the township and many more a short distance away, you'll have ample opportunity to work on your handicap.

Dining Out - Belleville has a diverse population, which means a diverse range of food choices. A wide variety of cuisines are represented from Asia, South America, and Europe - if you are hungry for it, you can probably find it right in Belleville.

Met Life Stadium - if you are a sports or music fan, Belleville is an ideal hometown, with Met Life Stadium just a short drive in nearby East Rutherford. Keep your Eagles sweatshirt at home because this is the home of the New York Jets and Giants (even though we are still in New Jersey here - go figure!)

Working in Belleville, NJ

Essex County is a thriving hub for healthcare, insurance, financial services, and education. Some major employers include Prudential Insurance, Rutgers University, and Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Other large employers include ADP payroll services and United Airlines. In Belleville, in particular, residents employed in healthcare, retail, and manufacturing top the list of industries represented.

Working in Belleville again highlights one of its main assets: diversity. This town has a great mix of blue and white-collar professions. With a median household income well above the national average, Belleville is a town where people with various skills can thrive professionally.

Public transportation is readily available in Belleville. Join your neighbors as you get on a train and head to the office in New York City.

Neighborhoods in Belleville, NJ

• Town Center - With a mix of students, and blue and white-collar workers, this is a vibrant and walkable neighborhood. It is one of the more expensive neighborhoods to live in.
• SOHO - A neighborhood also near the center of town is known as SOHO. The home site of the first European settler, Henrick Spier, was located in what is now the SOHO neighborhood.
• Silver Lake - as an unincorporated community, Silver Lake is a neighborhood on the southern edge of town with the distinction of technically spilling slightly into neighboring Bloomfield. It is less costly to live here than in some other neighborhoods, and has many rental properties, making it a popular neighborhood for college students.
• Joralemon/New Street - This neighborhood is a neighborhood of mostly owner-occupied residences. The cost of purchasing and renting in this neighborhood is slightly higher than others in Belleville. It is a well-established neighborhood, with most homes built between 1940 and 1969 and several built before 1940.

Belleville, NJ Schools

The Belleville Public Schools consists of seven elementary, one middle, and one high school. The district serves over 4,600 students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

If you are considering higher education, several quality options are nearby. In close proximity to Belleville are Bloomfield College, Eastwick College, and Essex County College. New Jersey has no shortage of excellent college and university choices.

Moving to Belleville, NJ Resource Guide

• To learn more about the township go to the Township of Belleville website. The township handles
• Water service.
• Electric service is available through New Jersey PSEG.
• To learn about recreation opportunities for all ages, contact the Belleville Recreation Department

Belleville, NJ Housing

Belleville's healthy mix of blue and white-collar residents translates into a healthy mix in terms of housing. There is a strong rental market, from studios to single-family homes.

If you want to purchase condos, townhomes, and single family homes, existing homes from Victorian to Craftsman bungalows to mid-century modern are available - to split-level and center hall colonials. There's a house to fit your taste and budget in Belleville.

A little over half of the housing stock is owner-occupied, with the rest of the housing inventory part of the robust rental market. If you are looking to purchase property for the short or long-term rental owner, Belleville is well worth your consideration.

Belleville Welcomes You

Whether working in a neighboring town or commuting to New York, Princeton, or Philadelphia, you'll be glad to come home to Belleville. Work on your golf game, or get dirty in a community garden. Play in the park, or head down to Atlantic City for the weekend and play the slots. This is a delightful place to live and work, so take advantage of the opportunity when it comes knocking!