Essex County Town Guide
Livingston, New Jersey
Livingston is a large suburban Essex County community with highly regarded public schools, major healthcare institutions, active recreation programs, strong shopping and service corridors, historic resources and convenient access to neighboring Essex and Morris County towns.
Use this flagship guide for government, schools, parks, history, places of worship, cemeteries, transportation and direct access to Livingston's deeper NJTGO pages.
2025 Population Estimate32,223U.S. Census Bureau
Land Area13.79square miles
ZIP Code07039
Town Hall357 S. Livingston Avenue
973-992-5000
973-992-5000
Livingston at a Glance
Residential CommunityLivingston combines established neighborhoods, newer construction, townhomes and condominium communities with a strong school-and-recreation identity.
Healthcare HubCooperman Barnabas Medical Center and RWJBarnabas Health's ambulatory campus make healthcare one of Livingston's defining employment and service sectors.
Shopping & ServicesSouth Livingston Avenue, Route 10 / West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Eisenhower Parkway and Livingston Town Center carry much of the township's retail and service activity.
Outdoor & Cultural LifeMunicipal recreation, the Riker Hill complex, the Force Homestead and community programming broaden Livingston beyond its residential profile.
Government & Civic Resources
Township of LivingstonTown Hall
357 S. Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
973-992-5000
357 S. Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
973-992-5000
2026 Township CouncilMayor Shawn R. Klein; Deputy Mayor Ketan K. Bhuptani; Council Members Alfred M. Anthony, Edward Meinhardt and Michael M. Vieira.
Senior/Community Center204 Hillside Avenue
Recreation & Senior Services: 973-535-7925
Recreation & Senior Services: 973-535-7925
Livingston Public Library10 Robert H. Harp Drive
973-992-4600
973-992-4600
Schools & Education
Livingston Public Schools operates nine schools serving the township. The district's 2026-27 resources include ParentSquare communications, student transportation, registration and current employment information.
Livingston High SchoolLivingston Public Schools
Heritage Middle SchoolLivingston Public Schools
Mount Pleasant Middle SchoolLivingston Public Schools
Burnet Hill SchoolLivingston Public Schools
Collins Elementary SchoolLivingston Public Schools
Harrison Elementary SchoolLivingston Public Schools
Hillside Elementary SchoolLivingston Public Schools
Mount Pleasant Elementary SchoolLivingston Public Schools
Riker Hill Elementary SchoolLivingston Public Schools
Healthcare & Medical Access
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center94 Old Short Hills Road. A major RWJBarnabas Health hospital and one of Livingston's largest employment and healthcare anchors.
RWJBarnabas Ambulatory Care Center200 South Orange Avenue. Multi-specialty outpatient and diagnostic services.
Urgent & Walk-In CareLivingston has current urgent-care options including The MediCentral and AFC Urgent Care in the South Livingston Avenue corridor.
Specialty PracticesMedical, dental, therapy, pharmacy, diagnostics and specialty-practice offices are distributed throughout the township.
Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Livingston Memorial Park & Memorial OvalCentral municipal recreation, fields, community events and the township's 9/11 Living Memorial Garden.
Riker Hill Art ParkEssex County's 42-acre former Nike missile tracking base now contains artist studios, public art and a scenic overlook.
Riker Hill / Becker Park ComplexThe larger 204.68-acre county complex includes Riker Hill Art Park, Becker Park trails and the protected Riker Hill Fossil Site.
Pool, Courts & ProgramsLivingston Recreation & Senior Services runs aquatics, youth and adult sports, tennis/pickleball, dance, community events and senior programming.
History & Historic Places
Livingston was formed in 1811 from a group of early settlements and was named for William Livingston, New Jersey's first governor. The township's strongest surviving historic resources are concentrated around the Livingston Historical Society.
Force Homestead366 S. Livingston Avenue. The c.1745 house and Condit Family Cook House are owned by the Township and serve as Livingston Historical Society headquarters.
Livingston Historical SocietyFounded in 1963 to collect, preserve and interpret Livingston's local history.
Riker Hill HistoryThe art park preserves the adaptive reuse story of a Cold War-era Nike missile installation.
Historic Ely CemeteryA private family burial ground established by Captain William Ely around 1777 and maintained by the Livingston Historical Society as trustee.
Historic-site access can change. The Historical Society's own 2026 information notes restoration work at the Force Homestead; verify tour availability before visiting.
Places of Worship
Livingston's faith community includes churches, synagogues and other congregations. Confirm current service schedules directly with each organization.
Beth Messiah Congregation15 North Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
Livingston, NJ 07039
Congregation Etz Chaim1 Lafayette Drive
Livingston, NJ 07039
Livingston, NJ 07039
Livingston Presbyterian Church271 West Northfield Road
Livingston, NJ 07039
Livingston, NJ 07039
Livingston United Methodist Church290 West Hobart Gap Road
Livingston, NJ 07039
Livingston, NJ 07039
St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church200 West Mount Pleasant Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
Livingston, NJ 07039
St. Philomena Roman Catholic Church386 South Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
Livingston, NJ 07039
St. Raphael's Church346 East Mount Pleasant Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
Livingston, NJ 07039
Synagogue of the Suburban Torah85 West Mount Pleasant Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
Livingston, NJ 07039
Temple Beth Shalom193 East Mount Pleasant Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
Livingston, NJ 07039
Temple B'nai Abraham300 East Northfield Road
Livingston, NJ 07039
Livingston, NJ 07039
The Crossing Church222 Laurel Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
Livingston, NJ 07039
Trinity Church of Livingston343 East Cedar Street
Livingston, NJ 07039
Livingston, NJ 07039
Cemeteries
Historic Ely CemeteryHillside Avenue near Route 10. The private family burial ground dates to the Revolutionary era and is opened to the public on limited scheduled dates by the Livingston Historical Society.
Getting Around
Livingston Express ShuttleTownship-supported round-trip commuter service links Livingston Mall with South Orange Station.
NJ TRANSIT BusRoutes 70 and 73 serve Livingston and connect toward Newark-area transit, with routing subject to service advisories.
Senior TransportationTownship service is available to eligible older adults and disabled residents for trips within Livingston.
DrivingRoute 10, South Orange Avenue, Eisenhower Parkway and nearby I-280 provide regional connections.
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Business & ShoppingCurrent retail, healthcare, professional services, automotive, home services, personal care and more.Food & DrinkCurrent restaurants, cafés and verified GF/DF options.Real Estate2026 market snapshot, housing context and local resources.Visiting & LodgingWestminster Hotel, attractions, transportation and nearby visitor resources.ClassifiedsCommunity marketplace categories and posting guidance.JobsCurrent municipal openings and major employment resources.
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Advertising InformationContact NJTGOUpdated September 2026. Population data: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts. Civic, recreation, transportation, historical and cemetery information: Township of Livingston. School information: Livingston Public Schools. Riker Hill information: Essex County Parks.