Explore the Area
Jacob's RestaurantRestaurants
South Orange Fine Wine & SpiritsGroceries
My Sweet ExpressionCafes
Pioneer MobileShopping- China HouseRestaurants
- KysokiGroceries
- Harmony EffectArts and Entertainment
- Floydlittle's Double DutchFitness
- Ebonics Computer SystemsShopping
- Glorias Sun Fish MarketGroceries
- I Miller International & Co.Shopping
- Number 1 Chinese RestaurantRestaurants
- Pioneer SupermarketGroceries
- Rose Of SharonShopping
Stars Pressure PotRestaurants- Mount Vernon Sweet ShopGroceries
- Cosmetic EssenceShopping
- Mt Vernon Liquor & DeliRestaurants
- Treasures Made Just BecauseShopping
- Your Bakery ShopRestaurants
- Rosalee Beauty SupplyShopping
- Vege Kingdom CafeRestaurants
- Joyride ElectronicsShopping
- Steak N’ TakeRestaurants
- Ebonics Point Of SalesShopping
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What Locals Say
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 1y ago
"Just moved here this year. It’s on the boarder of good and bad. Quiet most times but can be very loud due to ambulances and outside noise"
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 1y ago
"This is a family neighborhood, and I feel safe here. Some streets need to be lit a little more but overall I love the area. I have a friend whose niece goes to the university in the area and she feels safe a secure enough to run to the restaurants in the evenings. "
- Deanna W.
- Resident
- 1y ago
"Easy access to buses & trains to all parts of NJ & NYC within 5 min. of Ivy Hill section. Bus or drive to NYC is 40-60 min. 30- 35 min. NJTransit train ride from South Orange & Maplewood train stations 6 min. away to NYC or even faster on Amtrak. We’re about half hr from Newark Penn Station. 5 -10 min. from various highways incl. NJ Turnpike/95, Parkway, & routes 280 & 76. 20 min. from shopping centers on rt. 10 & 22."
- Deanna W.
- Resident
- 1y ago
"Services of Unified Vailsburg Services Organization, the Ivy Hill Neighborhood Association, Sanford Pl. & Friends non-profit block association & more help enlighten & unify some in the community, provide community education & entertainment opportunities such as block parties, annual festival, trips, paint & sips, neighborhood police & government updates & links, & online education events. "
- Deanna W.
- Resident
- 1y ago
"Fabulous place for dogs b/c doggie park enabling them to socialize with their own kind (1 for large, 1 for small dogs), is just 10 min. away where there are also wooded trails & walkways for them in South Mountain Reservation + a beautiful walking trail around waterfront at South Mt. Recreation Center. They can even be featured in an annual Halloween Doggie Parade there. Millburn Petsmart is 15 min. away & other groomers within 10 min. I don’t know anything about the rest but at least in Ivy Hill area of Upper Vailsburg where I’ve lived a couple of decades, most people walk their dogs leashed & clean up behind them. Nearest of numerous parks to walk them in are 5 min. walks to 5 min. drive away. The neighborhoods are quiet & peaceful for the most part."
- Deanna W.
- Resident
- 1y ago
"It’s very quiet, quaint, & near ALL you may want & need, from train & bus to NYC, gyms, grocery stores for all income levels, fast food - fine dining, entertainment, sports fields, & # of parks all within 5 min. to South Mountain Reservation 10 min away w/its beautiful wooded scenic views, walking trails, dog parks, & waterfalls to its lovely waterfront, skating, zip lining, & more at its Recreation Ctr. 5 min. further & w/n 20 min of all levels of shopping & entertainment & 40-60 min. drive to NYC, beaches, casinos, & the Poconos! 🎁❤️🎉"
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 1y ago
"It’s mostly quiet no kids hanging on corners no drugs out on my street it’s quiet no violence shootings or killings "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 1y ago
"There aren’t any events in my neighborhood I’ve lived in my neighborhood since 2001-2022 we did have 1block party that had no participation there was no flyers given before the day it was supposed to take place. It was no participation "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 1y ago
"My neighborhood doesn’t have anything I’ve lived here for 23 yrs and it’s never been any cookouts, Halloween party, neighborhood meet/greet I only know 2 neighbors since I’ve lived on my block"
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"Commute is not bad because there is access to public transportation and Ubers. Walking distance is feasible, but not so safe as in any where. Just can’t let down your guard."
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"Easy access to the major highways all around me. They are repaving all the side streets leading out of the neighborhood is a nice touch. "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
" School close by and the bus pickup is right next door. The park is safe during the day but should be avoided at night"
- Rosalind M.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"You have to go the distance for dogs to run and play. Majority of dog owners clean up after there dogs"
- Rosalind M.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"There are many families in this neighborhood it is close to the major towns and convenient shopping areas."
- Alexis A.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"No events, i like it quiet. The park is beautiful and close, the parkway is close as well as Wawa. These are things that mk me happy. None, quiet makes it special "
- Sherri M.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"I have worked in different counties near and far. This location is awesome for commuting. You are close to bus and trains."
- Smith.aimie
- Resident
- 3y ago
"A good number of people have dogs in my neighborhood and there is a park nearby. There is a grocery store nearby as well."
- Karynjean32
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Barbecues are done here pretty often and everyone is pretty friendly and makes you forget the bad stereotype of Newark"
- Rrr4733
- Resident
- 3y ago
"There is a good mix of incomes and cultures. It is very easy to see how the neighborhood is changing because houses on some streets have beautifully manicured lawns and other streets have unkempt yards and abandoned houses. There are many houses being renovated and seems to be an influx of people who wish to improve the neighborhood "
- Lady T.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Easy access to the highways for my commute to work. It’s only a 15min drive. The local train station is only 10 mins away. "
- Pearly E.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"It is safe here. I don’t hear gun shots. No one is out late. Walgreens is near. Three different buses at ivy hill loop. It is close to Irvington and South Orange. As well as East Orange. "
- Sexxy_badd
- Resident
- 4y ago
"It’s quiet and and conveniently located to all of my everyday necessities like groceries and shopping "
- Andre E.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"I lived in this neighborhood for over ten years and it’s a very nice place to live they have lots of restaurants places to shop etc "
- O. F.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"I’ve noticed that some owners don’t pick up after their dogs when they do the sidewalk walks. Ivy Hill Park is close by and seems better for walking a dog."
- Smith.aimie
- Resident
- 4y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for 22 years. My neighborhood is very diverse. In the neighborhood school they speak 27 different languages."
- Shaneel M.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"This is a very nice start off neighborhood if your child is a baby or toddler. I would transition into a better neighborhood as my daughter gets older."
- Robin W.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"I’ve lived in the neighborhood for over 15 years and while most urban cities have problem which Newark does, our neighborhood has fewer problems"
- cookie. L.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"The park is somewhat okay but keep an eye on your kids some people over there are suspicious the neighborhood is very quiet besides the street noise "
- E.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Cars speed through here.....unfortunately. This is a tight two way street and some motorist are impatient. I don’t have a small child but if my child were not adult age, I would accompany them at all times."
- Ayala642
- Resident
- 5y ago
"they like due is a park in the area and they walk around the dog. and plus everything is closed to the area and safe."
- Danidee
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Coveinence traveling via foot, bus and train. Benefits of local shopping areas close to home. Very heavily populated neighborhoods for families that do not favor isolated towns and / or communities. "
- Ekhaguere
- Resident
- 5y ago
"We have a lot of predators in our area. It doesn’t matter where you live, it everywhere, we as parents have pray and be vigilant and educate our children."
- Alvaro
- Resident
- 5y ago
"South Orange - Tuxedo Park - Is a great place for young families. Great first home for us. Taxes could use a review, however."
Schools
- Lincoln Elementary School
- PK-8
- Public
- 394 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI believe that the teachers in this particular school teach effectively. They are knowledgable as well as caring. I have never experience a principle so caring, protective and serious about our children. Please know that this is the type of evidence is being shown to me everyday for 4 years.Parent Review13y ago - Mount Vernon Elementary School
- PK-8
- Public
- 816 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI have two children that attend this school and it is by far the best public elementary school in newark. The administratrators and teachers are very hard-working and dedicated towards children learning and becoming productive citizens as the grow and move on. Mt. Vernon deserves an A.Parent Review9y ago - Ivy Hill Elementary School
- PK-8
- Public
- 517 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Averagei wouldnt reccomend this school if you have other options there is not one day a fight doesnt break out, especially with the current 5th grade the whole school knows how terrible they act they cant even have physycal education anymore. Some of the staff are saying profanity around and at the students and contradicting themselfs giving out chewing gum and then giving the studests detention for chewing gumStudent Review1y ago
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