Clifton, New Jersey Description
Clifton, NJ is a city located in Passaic County, New Jersey. It is situated 8 miles west of Manhattan and is part of the New York metropolitan area. Clifton has a population of 84,136 people and covers an area of 11.2 square miles.
The city was founded in 1917 and was originally known as the City of Clifton. It was named after its founder, James C. Clifton, who purchased the land from the Lenni Lenape Native Americans in 1710. The city has grown significantly since then and now boasts a vibrant economy with many businesses and industries located within its borders.
Clifton is home to several parks and recreational areas including Garret Mountain Reservation, which offers hiking trails, picnic areas, and scenic views of the New York skyline. The city also features a variety of shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment venues such as movie theaters and bowling alleys.
The public school system in Clifton consists of seven elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, one alternative school, and one vocational school. The city also has several private schools including St Paul's Catholic School and Yeshiva Gedolah Rabbinical College.
Clifton is served by NJ Transit buses as well as several major highways including Route 3, Route 46, Route 80, Interstate 80/95 (the New Jersey Turnpike), Interstate 280 (the Garden State Parkway), and Interstate 287 (the Cross-Westchester Expressway). The closest airport to Clifton is Newark Liberty International Airport which is located approximately 20 miles away in Newark.
Top Neighborhoods In Clifton, New Jersey
Latest Homes for sale in Clifton, New Jersey
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4
Beds,
2
Baths
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$550,000 |
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4
Beds,
2
Baths
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$498,000 |
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2
Beds,
2
Baths
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$499,000 |
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3
Beds,
5
Baths
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$899,000 |
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3
Beds,
1
Bath
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$499,000 |
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4
Beds,
3
Baths
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$589,000 |
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3
Beds,
1
Bath
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$489,000 |
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3
Beds,
2
Baths
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$599,000 |
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6
Beds,
6
Baths
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$820,000 |
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4
Beds,
2
Baths
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$749,999 |
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3
Beds,
1
Bath
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$559,000 |
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3
Beds,
2
Baths
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$460,000 |
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3
Beds,
2
Baths
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$549,900 |
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3
Beds,
2
Baths
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$549,000 |
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3
Beds,
2
Baths
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$600,000 |
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3
Beds,
2
Baths
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$459,000 |
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3
Beds,
1
Bath
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$549,000 |
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3
Beds,
2
Baths
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$789,000 |
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4
Beds,
2
Baths
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$849,888 |
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3
Beds,
1
Bath
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$424,900 |
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3
Beds,
2
Baths
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$535,000 |
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3
Beds,
3
Baths
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$470,000 |
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3
Beds,
2
Baths
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$579,000 |
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3
Beds,
2
Baths
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$649,900 |
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2
Beds,
2
Baths
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$549,000 |
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3
Beds,
2
Baths
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$599,000 |
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5
Beds,
4
Baths
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$1,399,000 |
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4
Beds,
3
Baths
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$830,000 |
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3
Beds,
1
Bath
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$485,000 |
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5
Beds,
4
Baths
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$1,200,000 |
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4
Beds,
5
Baths
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$875,000 |
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3
Beds,
2
Baths
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$599,000 |
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3
Beds,
1
Bath
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$499,000 |
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4
Beds,
5
Baths
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$997,995 |
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3
Beds,
2
Baths
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$599,000 |
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3
Beds,
1
Bath
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$499,000 |
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3
Beds,
2
Baths
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$589,000 |
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4
Beds,
2
Baths
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$524,900 |
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2
Beds,
2
Baths
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$489,000 |
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5
Beds,
5
Baths
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$1,199,000 |
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3
Beds,
2
Baths
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$499,000 |
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3
Beds,
1
Bath
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$674,900 |
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2
Beds,
1
Bath
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$439,900 |
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5
Beds,
6
Baths
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$1,650,000 |
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4
Beds,
1
Bath
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$575,000 |
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3
Beds,
2
Baths
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$789,000 |
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3
Beds,
2
Baths
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$519,000 |
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4
Beds,
4
Baths
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$975,000 |
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3
Beds,
1
Bath
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$499,000 |
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5
Beds,
3
Baths
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$748,000 |
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3
Beds,
3
Baths
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$689,000 |
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3
Beds,
3
Baths
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$529,000 |
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4
Beds,
2
Baths
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$774,700 |
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3
Beds,
2
Baths
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$545,900 |
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3
Beds,
3
Baths
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$725,000 |
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5
Beds,
1
Bath
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$399,000 |
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4
Beds,
2
Baths
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$549,900 |
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3
Beds,
2
Baths
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$899,000 |
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