About the Maplewood, New Jersey Area 

Maplewood is one of the most affordable, diverse and family friendly communities in New Jersey. It has frequented surveys ranking it among the most desirable places to live in the United States. The town was recently won the Sustainable Jersey Leadership Award due to its statewide leadership in promoting and showing proven success in sustainable green initiatives.  

The downtown area is commonly referred to as “the village” and comes complete with a movie theater, grocery and local eateries. You may not find any chains stores or restaurants here, but you’ll quickly have a list of your local favorites.  

Maplewood is a naturally beautiful suburban township with tree-lined streets, sidewalks, parks and an overall welcoming neighborhood feel. Colonials, Tudors and Victorians are prevalent, with some new construction.  

Buyers may choose Maplewood for its close proximity to New York, but you don’t have to leave the area for culture and recreation. Maplewood's Burgdorff Cultural Center is a local venue for concerts, with entertainment including jazz, blues, and chamber music. The Maplewood Arts Center is where you’ll find artist exhibits and art classes throughout the year, both for kids and adults. For some outdoor enrichment, you’ll enjoy exploring the South Mountain Reservation. It covers more than 2,000 acres of which part extends into Maplewood.  

Schools:
Sharing a school district with South Orange, the schools are known for their varied curriculum. The high school, Columbia, has an award winning T.V production center and one of the state’s best fencing teams. 

For more information on area schools, both private and public: 

Without a doubt, one of the best reasons to live in Northern New Jersey is ease of commute into the city while still enjoying the many benefits of suburban living. Whether commuting for work or play, you’ll find this train schedule invaluable.  

Maplewood also offers a Jitney service, providing commuters rides to the train station for a small fee. For updated schedules see the town website listed below, go to “Services” then to “Jitney Permit.”  

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