East Rutherford, while in New Jersey, is considered a suburb of New York, as it is located only 7 miles west of Midtown Manhattan. It's also the home of two New York professional football teams. East Rutherford is said to be the smallest city in the country to host any professional sports team. "East Rutherford offers residents the best of both worlds," says Corey Jones, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty. "There are more affordable properties than surrounding areas with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline." While living in East Rutherford places residents at the forefront of professional football and A-list concerts, it's also a cozy, quaint community. If you're looking for the best of both worlds, come find it in East Rutherford.
Both the NY Jets and the Giants play at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Despite its busy nature East Rutherford, NJ has a very residential side to it.
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Single-family homes and condos
In East Rutherford, you can find single-family homes like Colonial Revivals for anywhere between $550,000 and $850,000. East Rutherford also has several condominium complexes. At the River Renaissance Complex, a one-bedroom unit can cost around $310,000, while a two-bedroom unit with a two-car garage costs $375,000. "There's also a very solid tax base for East Rutherford because of the Meadowlands Sports Complex," Jones says.
A newer neo-colonial styled house in East Rutherford, NJ.
River Renaissance is a condominium complex along the Passaic River in East Rutherford, NJ.
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High school has a career exploration program
Neighborhood children can attend the East Rutherford School District. Kids can start their journey at the McKenzie School before attending the Alfred S. Faust School for middle school. For high school, students attend Henry P. Becton Regional High in East Rutherford as part of the Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional School District. With an overall B-plus rating from Niche, Henry P. Becton has an A in diversity, an A-minus in sports and clubs and a B in college preparation. Seniors have several special programs available, including earning college credits at Bergen Community College or Ramapo College of New Jersey. Students attend their high schools in the morning and then attend one of the colleges in the afternoon. Seniors can also participate in the Career Exploration Internship Program to test drive a career.
Students can commute by car to The Henry P. Becton Regional High School in East Rutherford, NJ.
Henry P. Becton Regional High School is an above average, public school in East Rutherford.
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Watch the Giants or the Jets at MetLife Stadium
At Sesselman Park, take in views of the Passaic River or see a performance at the outdoor amphitheater. Run laps on the track at Riggin Memorial Field or catch a local football game. Near the neighborhood's elementary school, there are soccer fields and tennis courts that residents can use to play amongst friends or cheer on their children during a game. There are also several pocket parks and playgrounds scattered around East Rutherford. And then there's the sports recreation. The Meadowlands Sports Complex is home to MetLife Stadium, where the New York Giants and New York Jets play, a horse track and state fairgrounds. MetLife also hosts concerts, including the likes of Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé and Metallica. American Dream, a large retail and entertainment multiplex, is also on the grounds. Besides having top-notch shopping, the American Dream is an indoor playground like no other. There's the Nickelodeon Universe theme park, DreamWorks Water Park, an indoor ski slope, Sea Life Aquarium and the Legoland Discovery Center.
Crowds pack the Nickelodeon Universe at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, NJ.
The Metlife Stadium in the East Rutherford neighborhood is home of the New York Giants and Jets.
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Paterson Avenue has shops and eateries
Along Paterson Avenue, you can find plenty of local businesses and restaurants. There are sushi places, Mediterranean restaurants, pizza shops and a diner. For grocery and household needs, there's an Aldi, Grand Bazaar, an Indian Asian Supermarket, a CVS and nearby, a ShopRite.
"East Rutherford is a very commuter friendly location for those that are back and forth in New York City," Jones says. "It's a less than 30-minute commute into Manhattan." There are train stations at the Meadowlands and in neighboring Rutherford and plenty of NJ Transit bus lines that bring residents to and from Manhattan and Newark.
Matera's Italian Market is amongst the favorite grocery stores in East Rutherford, NJ.
The winter time is a perfect opportunity to cozy up inside a coffee shop in East Rutherford, NJ.
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