Outside of Newark, Bloomfield, New Jersey is a bit of a hidden gem. The town is often in the shadow of bigger and fancier suburbs like Montclair or Clifton. But Bloomfield has fantastic schools, a very low crime rate, and similar transport links for a more affordable price. The city of about 50,000 is 45 minutes away from Midtown Manhattan by car and has public transit links to both NYC and Newark. And the town has an impeccable Garden State pedigree- a local cafe was where the famous last scene of The Sopranos was shot.
Though Bloomfield is more affordable than other nearby towns, it still has housing prices well above the national average. The average rent is $2,155, up a whopping 27% over 2021. The median home price is $529K, up 15.5% from 2021. If you’re moving from outside the NYC area, you’ll probably have to downsize
Thankfully, there are plenty of self-storage options in Bloomfield and Essex County as a whole. It’s easy to find a place close to home (important when you’re driving in New Jersey traffic) and prices are likely more affordable than you think. If you’re planning a move to this great Jersey town, don’t let storage space hold you back.