"A suburb of New York City, Clifton ranks at the top not just for its proximity to the Big Apple, but also for its own incredible amenities, according to the report from Livability, an online resource focused on potential relocators. The city was lauded for its collection of top-notch schools, diverse and welcoming community, and annual events and festivals to look forward to."
"Home to 39 parks, there are plenty of courts, fields, and playgrounds for residents to enjoy. And for arts lovers, the Clifton Arts Center features a sculpture park and a robust program of exhibits. The city sits less than an hour from New York City and is reachable by public transportation via NJ Transit, and is less than 30 minutes from New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), which happens to be one of the best airports for finding cheaper international flights."
"Clifton also boasts its own healthy economy with the average home value in the city coming in at more than $590,000 in 2026, according to Zillow. And for pop culture buffs, Clifton has an added attraction: the city was a filming location for the iconic TV show The Sopranos, according to the study. Beyond Clifton, the city of Warwick, Rhode Island, came in as the second-best place to live in the Northeast."
Clifton, New Jersey ranks as a top place to live in the Northeast. The suburb offers proximity to New York City, strong public transportation via NJ Transit, and short access to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The city features 39 parks with courts, fields, and playgrounds, a Clifton Arts Center with a sculpture park and rotating exhibits, top-rated schools, a diverse welcoming community, and annual festivals. Average home value topped $590,000 in 2026 (Zillow). Clifton served as a filming location for The Sopranos. Warwick, RI; Lowell, MA; Cranston, RI; and Newark, NJ also rank highly. Overall, 85 percent of Northeast residents live in urban settings.
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