List of towns and cities in Essex County, New Jersey

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Located in the northeastern part of New Jersey, Essex County is a diverse and dynamic area with rich cultural and historical significance. Home to a myriad of attractions, including the Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Branch Brook Park, and the vibrant Ironbound district, the county offers a diverse range of experiences for visitors. With a blend of urban and natural settings, Essex County is also known for hosting the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park, which attracts visitors from far and wide. The county boasts a wealth of cultural institutions, well-preserved historical sites, and a thriving culinary scene, making it a compelling destination for all.

Essex County (NJ) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages22
Population863,000 people
Area126 square miles
Density6847 people/sq mi
GDP$92 billion
Median Household Income$88,000
Poverty rate11%
Unemployment rate4%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)40%
Crime rate3,500 per 100,000 people

Environmental risk in Essex County, NJ

Overall riskRelatively Moderate
Expected Annual LossRelatively Moderate
Social VulnerabilityVery High
Community ResilienceRelatively Low
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskRelatively Moderate
Cold Wave RiskNo Rating
Drought RiskVery Low
Earthquake RiskRelatively Low
Hail RiskVery Low
Heat Wave RiskRelatively High
Hurricane RiskRelatively Moderate
Ice Storm RiskRelatively Moderate
Landslide RiskRelatively Moderate
Lightning RiskRelatively Moderate
Riverine Flooding RiskRelatively Moderate
Strong Wind RiskVery High
Tornado RiskRelatively High
Tsunami RiskInsufficient Data
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskVery Low
Winter Weather RiskRelatively High

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Essex County administration contact details

Essex County administration contact detailsAddress
County seatNewark
Phone number(973) 621-4400
Official websitehttps://www.essexcountynj.org
County ClerkChristopher J. Durkin
County permits office or building department contact details(973) 621-7050
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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Essex County:

  • IRVINGTON

    Irvington is a Township in Essex county with -75 000 inhabitants.

  • BLOOMFIELD

    Bloomfield is a Township in Essex county with -50 000 inhabitants.

  • WEST ORANGE

    West Orange is a Township in Essex county with -50 000 inhabitants.

  • MONTCLAIR

    Montclair is a Township in Essex county with -40 000 inhabitants.

  • BELLEVILLE

    Belleville is a Township in Essex county with -40 000 inhabitants.

  • ORANGE

    Orange is a Township in Essex county with -40 000 inhabitants.

  • LIVINGSTON

    Livingston is a Township in Essex county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • NUTLEY

    Nutley is a Township in Essex county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • MAPLEWOOD

    Maplewood is a Township in Essex county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • MILLBURN

    Millburn is a Township in Essex county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • SOUTH ORANGE

    South Orange is a Township in Essex county with -20 000 inhabitants.

  • VERONA

    Verona is a Township in Essex county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • CEDAR GROVE

    Cedar Grove is a Township in Essex county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • WEST CALDWELL

    West Caldwell is a Township in Essex county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • FAIRFIELD

    Fairfield is a Township in Essex county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • CALDWELL

    Caldwell is a Borough in Essex county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • EAST ORANGE

    East Orange is a City in Essex county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • ESSEX FELLS

    Essex Fells is a Borough in Essex county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • FRANKLIN

    Franklin is a Township in Essex county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • GLEN RIDGE

    Glen Ridge is a Borough in Essex county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • NEWARK

    Newark is a City in Essex county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • NORTH CALDWELL

    North Caldwell is a Borough in Essex county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • ROSELAND

    Roseland is a Borough in Essex county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • WESTVILLE

    Westville is a Borough in Essex county with -10 000 inhabitants.

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