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Bloomfield, NJ

Bloomfield is a township in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, and an inner-ring suburb of Newark. As of the 2020 United States Census, the township's population was 53,105, an increase of 5,790 (+12.2%) from the 2010 census count of 47,315, which in turn reflected a decline of 368 (-0.8%) from the 47,683 counted in the 2000 census. It is the location of the Bloomfield Green Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 5.36 square miles (13.88 km2), including 5.34 square miles (13.82 km2) of land and 0.02 square miles (0.06 km2) of water (0.45%).

Silver Lake (2010 total population of 4,243) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) defined by the United States Census Bureau as of the 2010 Census that is split between Belleville (with 3,769 of the CDP's residents) and Bloomfield (474 of the total). Brookdale (2010 population of 9,239) is a CDP located entirely within Bloomfield. Watsessing and Ampere North are CDPs in the southern part of the township that were first listed before the 2020 census.

Unincorporated communities, localities, and place names located partially or completely within the township include Halycon. Bloomfield is in the New York metropolitan area.

Bloomfield is home to Clara Maass Medical Center, a renowned healthcare facility serving the community with a wide range of medical services. There are also health and wellness facilities. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa offers a range of massages, facials, and spa treatments for relaxation and rejuvenation. Bloom & Groom provides various spa services including massages, body treatments, and skincare treatments. Bloomfield Wellness Center focuses on holistic wellness with services such as massages, acupuncture, and yoga classes. Blink Fitness is a modern gym with cardio and strength training equipment, group fitness classes, and personal training options. Retro Fitness offers a variety of workout equipment, group fitness classes, and amenities like tanning and hydro massage. 

Top sites in Bloomfield, NJ are Turtle Back Zoo, Newark Museum Art, Brighton Asylum. 

Population: Approximately 51,000 (2020). Area: 5.36 sq mi (13.88 km2). Elevation: 108 feet (33 meters). ZIP Code: 07003. Area code: 973. 

FAQs

What is the history of Bloomfield, NJ?

The earliest settlers of the area were the Lenape Native Americans. The initial patent for European settlement of the land that would become Bloomfield Township was granted to the English Puritan colonists of Newark, and the area was assigned to Essex County in 1675, and Newark Township in 1693. From the 1690s to about the 1720s, much of the northern and eastern land was sold to descendants of New Netherland colonists who had settled Acquackanonk, and the remainder mostly to English families. Speertown (now Upper Montclair), Stone House Plains (now Brookdale), and Second River (now Belleville and Nutley) were essentially Dutch and Jersey Dutch-speaking, while Cranetown, Watsessing, and the Morris Neighborhood (now North Center) were predominantly English. 

What makes Bloomfield, NJ an ideal place to retire?

Bloomfield is quaint, lovely, and full of personality with quintessentially quiet suburban streets. Families take advantage of an array of recreational facilities. There are ball fields, tennis courts, basketball and handball courts. In winter, there are areas for sledding, and by spring, children can visit the pollinator flower beds at Morris Canal Park at Oak Tree Lane. Bloomfield residents love spending their downtime in one of the many local parks, a welcome reprieve from the city bustle.

Is Bloomfield, NJ worth visiting?

Yes, it! Diverse eateries, diners, coffee shops, and sweet shops line the town center’s busy streets, featuring everything from casual meals to upscale seafood and exotic delicacies from around the world. Blue Steel Pizza took over the spot formerly occupied by The Wooden Spoon and Senoritas. The Oakeside Mansion is a 19th-century private estate surrounded by four acres of beautifully landscaped gardens in Bloomfield. This charming venue offers intimate rooms, magnificent chandeliers, and a foyer with a lovely staircase — perfect for photos.

Sources

Township of Bloomfield

Wikipedia

Hoboken Girl

Victoria Carter

Turtle Back Zoo

Newark Museum Art

Brighton Asylum

Clara Maass Medical Center

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Bloom & Groom

Bloomfield Wellness Center 

Blink Fitness

Retro Fitness 

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