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Welcome to Livingston

Named for the first governor of NJ, William Livingston, its history dates back to colonial times. Located 22 miles west of NYC, this community is a draw for individuals who value a good school system and want to be within an hour of New York. A very family-friendly place to live.

Commuting

Located 22 miles west of NYC, Livingston, while not on a train line, has many public and private transportation options, making it an easy commute.

Public Transportation:

Community Coach Bus provides commuter service to the Port Authority. For $2.00 a trip, you can take a local shuttle to South Orange train station and catch a direct train to Manhattan. You can park for free at the Livingston Mall. Drive to nearby Harrison and take the PATH train directly to the NY Financial District. NJ Transit buses 70, 71, 73, and MCM-3 travel between Livingston and Newark, Florham Park, and West Caldwell.

Driving:

Located off Rt 280, Livingston is within 10 minutes of Route 24, I-78, 287 and the Garden State Parkway. NJ Highway 10 runs through Livingston and into neighboring East Hanover, home to every store you’ll ever need, chain and otherwise. Newark Liberty Airport is 20 minutes away!

Schools

Most of my clients include great schools as one of the top reasons for choosing Livingston.
The Livingston School District (six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school) consistently ranks among the top school districts in New Jersey.
NJ Monthly Magazine named Livingston High School one of the state’s best high schools (22 out of 322). Livingston High School has won first place in the Essex County Mathematics Competition every year since 1992.
Livingston Public Schools
Livingston High School

Recreation

The Livingston Arts Council provides musical and orchestral productions to the community and gives children of all ages an opportunity to participate in them.
Located less than 5 minutes from the acclaimed Turtle Back Zoo. Two separate oversized community pool complexes.
Community parks and playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, a community center, and a fishing pond that becomes an ice skating pond in winter.
Livingston has its own mall, The Livingston Mall, and is located minutes away from the expansive Short Hills Mall.

Overview for Livingston, NJ

31,103 people live in Livingston, where the median age is 44.4 and the average individual income is $81,298. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

31,103

Total Population

44.4 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$81,298

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Livingston, NJ

Population Households Employment

Livingston has 10,452 households, with an average household size of 2.94. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Livingston do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 31,103 people call Livingston home. The population density is 2,258.4 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

31,103

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

44.4

Median Age

49.79 / 50.21%

Men vs Women

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25-64 Years

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75+ Years

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10,452

Total Households

2.94

Average Household Size

$81,298

Average individual Income

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15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Livingston, NJ

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The following schools are within or nearby Livingston. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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