Essex County, New Jersey
Livingston real estate
More house for the money — but no direct train.
The short version
Larger lots and newer housing stock, with a commute that means driving to a station or a transfer.
I have lived in Millburn for more than fourteen years and work across this corridor daily. What follows is what I would tell a friend who asked me about Livingston — including the parts that are not flattering.
Housing stock
Ranch and split-level homes from the 1950s–70s alongside newer Colonials on larger lots.
Price band
Roughly $700K–$2M. At $2–2.5M you are at the very top of this market.
Commute
Station: None in town (drive to Millburn, Short Hills or Summit)
Line: No NJ Transit station within Livingston
See the one-seat ride comparison for how this compares with neighboring towns.
- County
Essex County, New Jersey - Municipality
Township of Livingston - ZIP code
07039 - Train station
None in town (drive to Millburn, Short Hills or Summit) - Line
No NJ Transit station within Livingston
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Nearby towns
- Short Hills — A neighborhood inside Millburn Township, not a town of its own.
- Millburn — The walkable half of Millburn Township.
- Summit — A one-seat ride and a downtown that behaves like a small city.
- Chatham — Two municipalities, one name — and this catches people out.
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Questions
Livingston questions
What county is Livingston in?
Livingston is in Essex County, New Jersey.
What is the municipality for Livingston?
Township of Livingston. Note that postal addresses and municipalities do not always match — always confirm which municipality a property actually sits in.
Does Livingston have a train station?
None in town (drive to Millburn, Short Hills or Summit). Service runs on the No NJ Transit station within Livingston.
What price range is typical in Livingston?
Roughly $700K–$2M. At $2–2.5M you are at the very top of this market.
What kind of homes are in Livingston?
Ranch and split-level homes from the 1950s–70s alongside newer Colonials on larger lots.