Community guide
Living in Clifton, NJ
Neighborhood by neighborhood, with the commute and housing details that matter.
Clifton, Passaic County
A big city made of neighborhoods.
Clifton is one of the larger cities in North Jersey by population, and it lives like a collection of neighborhoods: Main Avenue downtown, historic Botany Village, and quieter residential sections in between, with major highways all around.
Getting around
- Clifton and Delawanna stations on NJ Transit, with scheduled trips to Hoboken of about 29 minutes and a transfer at Secaucus Junction for New York Penn Station
- Routes 3, 46 and 21 and the Garden State Parkway
- NJ Transit bus routes through the city
The housing stock
- Single-family Capes, Colonials and split-levels
- Two-family homes in many neighborhoods
- Garden apartments, condos and townhouses
- A wide price range across the city, so neighborhood-level comps matter
Parks and downtown
Weasel Brook Park, a 19-acre Passaic County park designed by the Olmsted Brothers firm, is home to the historic Westervelt-Vanderhoef House. Main Avenue is the downtown corridor, and Botany Village, around Parker Avenue, is a historic district with its own shops and restaurants.
Schools
Public schools are run by Clifton Public Schools. For official information on any school, see the NJ DOE School Performance Reports.
What I tell buyers
Check the commute from the exact street, since station access and highway noise vary a lot. For two-families, confirm the legal unit count with the city before you count on rent. And look up the flood map near the Passaic River and the brooks.
Thinking of selling?
Pricing in Clifton comes down to street-level comparables, not town-wide averages. Start with a free valuation and I’ll follow up with a real comparative market analysis. Get your home value.
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Homes for sale in Clifton
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Clifton FAQ
Questions I get about Clifton
Can I take a train from Clifton to New York?
Yes. Clifton and Delawanna stations have NJ Transit service to Hoboken, with a transfer at Secaucus Junction for New York Penn Station. Check NJ Transit for current schedules.
What is Botany Village?
A historic neighborhood business district around Parker Avenue in Clifton, with local shops and restaurants.
Do you have market numbers for Clifton?
Not on this page yet. I only publish numbers I can source and date. Ask me and I’ll pull recent sales for the neighborhood you’re considering.
Commute options, schedules, taxes and market numbers change. Treat this guide as a starting point and confirm the details for any specific home. I’ll help you do that.
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