Middle Village offers an eclectic mix of local restaurants within walking distance of established suburbs. “There’s 73 different languages spoken in Clifton, it’s a very diverse community with restaurants from every country,” says Jose Perez, a Realtor with Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, who’s been a Cliftonite their whole life and has been selling homes in the area for over eight years. What used to be farmlands was converted into suburban communities with the arrival of the Lackawanna Railroad in the mid-19th century. Located just 12 miles from Manhattan, the neighborhood is close enough for daily commuting while still maintaining its small-town vibes.
Shopping and dining along Main Avenue
Middle Village features a slew of multicultural restaurants and shops along Main Avenue. Local restaurants include Istanbul Cafe and Restaurant with traditional Turkish cuisine, Master Pizza for pies and El Mexicano Tapas & Tequila serving Mexican favorites. “You have to try the Mexican sampler that has a mix of chicken quesadillas, wings, chicken flauta and nachos,” says Perez. Residents can stop at Aldi along Lakeview Avenue for essentials, while Istanbul Food Pazar sells a variety of Middle Eastern products. Gamers can visit Digital Press Videogames, a popular local shop with thousands of classic and current-gen games, a mini museum with rare items and monthly community events.
El Mexicano Gastro Cantina serves fresh drinks, delicious food in Middle Village, NJ.
Clifton Billiard in Middle Village, is a family-owned pool hall that has been around since 1960.
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Garden State Parkway, U.S. Route 46
Clifton offers several ways to commute via cars or public transit. Garden State Parkway is north of the neighborhood and runs from Paterson all the way down the Jersey Shore to Cape May. Those driving into New York City can take U.S. Route 46 for direct access to the George Washington Bridge. The Clifton train station offers daily service to Hoboken station and New York City’s subway system, while Newark Liberty International Airport is 20 miles south. Residents can also drive to the Allwood Park and Ride for express bus lines to New York City, Newark and Caldwell.
Flea markets, fireworks at Main Memorial Park
Main Memorial Park hosts community events throughout the year, including monthly flea markets and fireworks on the Fourth of July. The annual Clifton Street Fair, which is held on Van Houten Avenue, takes place in September with amusement rides, food trucks and local vendors.
Clifton Stadium, Weasel Brook Park
Main Memorial Park is a nearly 30-acre green space with a monument dedicated to World War I veterans and a decommissioned tank on display. The park features a paved walking path around its lake, baseball diamonds, tennis courts and a playground. Next to the park is Clifton Stadium where many of the community’s school sports events are held. Weasel Brook Park is also just south of the neighborhood with sports facilities, a skatepark and a picnic area. Those looking for indoor activities can visit Clifton Billiards, a family-owned pool hall that's been around since 1960.
Weasel Brook Park in Clifton offers many activities for the community to stay fit.
Main Memorial Park is an oasis in the bustling Middle Village neighborhood of Clifton, NJ.
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Cape Cod-style homes from the $450,000s
Like many of Clifton’s neighborhoods, 20th-century Colonial-style and Cape Cod-style homes with spacious backyards line the community’s gridded streets. A network of sidewalks run in front of the houses, making it easy for residents to walk to nearby shops and parks. Homes often include driveways, and many come with attached or detached garages. Houses tend to stay on the market for about a month and typically sell for $450,000 to $650,000. Multi-family homes with three and four bedrooms also sell for $450,000 to $650,000, while nearby condo communities like Franklin Gardens offer one- and two-bedroom rental properties. The CAP Index gives Middle Village a crime score of 3, which is close to the national average of 4.
Middle Village in Clifton boasts a charming mix of newer and older homes.
Dutch colonial home in Middle Village with a unique design, offering versatile living spaces.
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Academies at Clifton High
Students may start at Clifton School No. 1, which gets a B from Niche, before going to Christopher Columbus Middle School with a C-plus. They may then attend Clifton High School, which also gets a B and offers specialized academic programs for fields like STEM and visual arts. Near Christopher Columbus Middle is the Clifton Memorial Library, a multi-story public building.
Clifton High School is a Public School located in Athenia, Clifton, NJ.
Clifton Public School One serves 242 diverse students in Middle Village, Clifton, NJ.
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Middle Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Middle Village, Clifton sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Middle Village, Clifton over the last 12 months is $580,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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