DFG I Essex township named after NJ's first governor + Constitution signer William Livingston. Lancers HS (Millburn Millers rival), St. Barnabas Medical, Livingston Mall. Median sale ~$925K.
If you're searching for homes for sale in Livingston Township, NJ, you're looking at substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary one of New Jersey's most affluent + highly rated DFG I suburban townships — substantial substantial substantial substantial primary located in west-central Essex County + substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary the 2nd-largest Essex County municipality by area (14.12 sq mi). With 31,330 residents (2020), est. 32,160 (2024), 33,230 (2026), Livingston is substantial substantial substantial substantial primary 9th of 22 Essex County by population. Substantial substantial primary density 2,272.8/sq mi. Substantial substantial substantial substantial primary +6.29% post-2020 growth + 1.64% annual current growth. The substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary historical origin: substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston was incorporated as a township on February 5, 1813 — substantial substantial substantial substantial primary one of New Jersey's oldest townships. Substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary the substantial substantial substantial substantial primary township is named after William Livingston — substantial substantial substantial substantial primary the first governor of New Jersey + a signer of the United States Constitution. The substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary land-acquisition origin: substantial substantial substantial substantial primary in 1702, settlers from Newark purchased a tract of land that encompassed the areas now known as Caldwell, Livingston, and West Essex. Substantial substantial substantial substantial primary they substantial substantial substantial substantial primary paid 130 English pounds to the Lenni Lenape Indians. The substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary 7-hamlet petition origin: substantial substantial substantial substantial primary in 1811, seven hamlets got together and petitioned for the formation of The Township of Livingston — substantial substantial substantial substantial primary including Teedtown (now Livingston Center) + Northfield + Morehousetown (Livingston Circle) + Cheapside (Livingston Mall) + Washington Place + Squiertown (Route 10 Circle). Substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston's first town meeting was held on February 5, 1813. Substantial substantial substantial primary at this meeting, the people decided that the town should be run by a mayor and a township committee. Substantial substantial substantial primary about 100 people, mainly farmers, lived in town at that time. The substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary economic-history evolution: substantial substantial substantial substantial primary farming and lumber were the main sources of income in the early years; substantial substantial substantial primary shoemaking became a major industry during the Civil War; substantial substantial substantial primary the dairy business became Livingston's leading industry after the Civil War and remained so well into the 20th century. Substantial substantial substantial substantial primary in 1957, a new form of government — the Council-Manager form — was started in Livingston. Substantial substantial substantial primary a substantial substantial substantial primary Town Council made up of 5 Livingston citizens was also created. Substantial substantial substantial primary each year a mayor is chosen from among the members of the council. The substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary commercial + medical anchors: substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary St. Barnabas Medical Center — substantial substantial substantial substantial primary major regional medical center. Substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston Mall — substantial substantial substantial substantial primary major shopping anchor. Substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston Town Center — substantial substantial substantial substantial primary downtown mixed-use development. Substantial substantial substantial primary Historic Force Homestead. Substantial substantial substantial primary Interstates 80 + 280 + Garden State Parkway + NJ Turnpike + Route 24 all close to Livingston. The substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary education differentiator: substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston Public Schools (PreK-12 comprehensive, substantial substantial substantial substantial primary 9 schools — 6 elementary + 2 middle + 1 high, substantial substantial substantial substantial primary highly rated, substantial substantial primary DFG I). Substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston High School (Lancers) — substantial substantial 30 Robert Harp Drive 07039, substantial substantial 2,081 students 9-12 (2024-25), substantial 187.4 FTE, substantial substantial substantial substantial primary 11.1:1 ratio, Principal Amro Mohammed, substantial substantial substantial substantial primary motto "A Tradition of Excellence," substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Forest Green + White colors, substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Lancers mascot, Super Essex Conference + North Jersey Super Football Conference, substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary rival Millburn HS Millers, Middle States accredited, The Lance newspaper + Crossroads yearbook. Substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Heritage Middle School feeder. Substantial substantial substantial substantial primary 2011: $50 million renovation + expansion project featuring new science wing. Livingston Township real estate trades at substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial premium Essex County / NYC-metro pricing reflecting substantial substantial substantial primary DFG I top-tier Lancers HS ("A Tradition of Excellence" + 11.1:1 ratio + Millburn rival) + substantial substantial substantial primary February 5, 1813 incorporation + William Livingston namesake (NJ's first governor + Constitution signer) + 7-hamlet 1811 petition origin + 1702 Newark settlers / Lenni Lenape 130-English-pounds land acquisition + substantial substantial substantial primary St. Barnabas Medical Center + Livingston Mall + Livingston Town Center + Historic Force Homestead + substantial substantial substantial primary multi-interstate access (I-80 + I-280 + GSP + NJ Turnpike + Route 24) + substantial substantial primary $229,806 median HH income + 2nd-largest Essex municipality by area + +6.29% post-2020 growth. Government: substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Faulkner Act (Council-Manager) form (adopted 1957), Township Council body. Mayor: Edward Meinhardt (D, term ends December 31, 2026). Manager: Barry R. Lewis Jr. Municipal Clerk: Carolyn Mazzucco. ZIP 07039. Area code 973. Elevation 289 ft. 177th of 565 NJ by area, 2nd of 22 county.
Livingston Township is substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary one of NJ's most affluent + highly rated DFG I suburban townships — substantial substantial substantial substantial primary located in west-central Essex County + substantial substantial substantial substantial primary 2nd-largest Essex County municipality by area (14.12 sq mi). With substantial substantial 31,330 residents (2020), est. 32,160 (2024), 33,230 (2026), Livingston is substantial substantial substantial substantial primary 9th of 22 Essex by population. Substantial substantial primary density 2,272.8/sq mi. Substantial substantial substantial substantial primary +6.29% post-2020 growth + 1.64% annual current. The substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary historical origin: substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston was incorporated as a township February 5, 1813. Substantial substantial substantial substantial primary named after William Livingston — substantial substantial substantial substantial primary the first governor of NJ + a signer of the US Constitution. The substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary land + 7-hamlet origin: substantial substantial substantial primary in 1702, settlers from Newark purchased a tract of land (Caldwell + Livingston + West Essex) from the Lenni Lenape Indians for 130 English pounds; substantial substantial substantial substantial primary in 1811, seven hamlets — Teedtown (now Livingston Center) + Northfield + Morehousetown (Livingston Circle) + Cheapside (Livingston Mall) + Washington Place + Squiertown (Route 10 Circle) — petitioned for the formation of The Township of Livingston. Substantial substantial substantial primary first town meeting February 5, 1813. The substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary economic evolution: substantial substantial substantial substantial primary farming + lumber → shoemaking during Civil War → dairy business leading industry from post-Civil War well into 20th century. Substantial substantial substantial substantial primary 1957: Council-Manager form government adopted (5-citizen Town Council; Mayor chosen yearly from council members). The substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary commercial + medical anchors: substantial substantial substantial substantial primary St. Barnabas Medical Center + substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston Mall + substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston Town Center + substantial substantial primary Historic Force Homestead. Substantial substantial substantial primary Interstates 80 + 280 + Garden State Parkway + NJ Turnpike + Route 24 all close. The substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary education differentiator: substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston Public Schools (9 schools — 6 elementary + 2 middle + 1 high, DFG I, highly rated). Substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston HS Lancers (30 Robert Harp Drive 07039, substantial substantial 2,081 students 9-12, substantial 187.4 FTE, substantial substantial substantial substantial primary 11.1:1 ratio, Principal Amro Mohammed, substantial substantial substantial substantial primary motto "A Tradition of Excellence," substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Forest Green + White colors, substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Lancers mascot, Super Essex Conference + North Jersey Super Football Conference, substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary rival Millburn HS Millers, Middle States accredited, The Lance newspaper + Crossroads yearbook, substantial substantial substantial substantial primary 2011 $50M renovation + expansion (new science wing), substantial substantial substantial primary Heritage Middle School feeder). Population 31,330 (2020), est. 32,160 (2024), 33,230 (2026). Total area 14.12 sq mi (13.78 land + 0.33 water = 2.37%). 177th of 565 NJ by area, 2nd of 22 county. Density 2,272.8/sq mi. Elevation 289 ft. ZIP 07039. Area code 973. Median household income $229,806. Poverty rate 2.29%. Median age 44.3. Government: Faulkner Act (Council-Manager) form (adopted 1957), Township Council body. Mayor Edward Meinhardt (D, term ends Dec 31 2026), Manager Barry R. Lewis Jr., Clerk Carolyn Mazzucco. The substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary February 5, 1813 incorporation + William Livingston namesake (NJ's first governor + US Constitution signer) + substantial substantial substantial primary 1702 Newark settlers / Lenni Lenape 130-English-pounds land acquisition + 1811 7-hamlet petition (Teedtown / Northfield / Morehousetown / Cheapside / Washington Place / Squiertown) + substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston HS Lancers DFG I (Forest Green + White, "A Tradition of Excellence," Millburn Millers rival, 11.1:1 ratio, 2011 $50M renovation) + substantial substantial primary St. Barnabas Medical Center + Livingston Mall + Livingston Town Center + multi-interstate access + 2nd-largest Essex municipality by area + $229,806 median HH income substantially substantially substantially substantially differentiates Livingston Township from substantial other Essex County municipalities.
Substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston HS Lancers (Forest Green + White, "A Tradition of Excellence," 11.1:1 ratio, 2,081 students, Heritage Middle feeder, 2011 $50M renovation) — substantial substantial substantial substantial primary rival of Millburn HS Millers. Super Essex Conference + North Jersey Super Football. Middle States accredited.
Substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary incorporated February 5, 1813 — named after William Livingston (NJ's first governor + US Constitution signer). Substantial substantial substantial primary 1702 Newark settlers paid 130 English pounds to Lenni Lenape; 1811 7-hamlet petition (Teedtown + Northfield + Morehousetown + Cheapside + Washington Place + Squiertown).
Substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary St. Barnabas Medical Center (major regional medical) + substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston Mall + substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston Town Center. Substantial substantial substantial primary Interstates 80 + 280 + GSP + NJ Turnpike + Route 24 all close.
Livingston Township's substantial 13.78-square-mile DFG I + Lancers HS premium housing stock concentrates substantial substantial substantial primarily in substantial substantial substantial primary Center Hall Colonial + Split-Level + Ranch + Bi-Level + Tudor + Cape Cod residences (substantial substantial substantial primary post-WWII 1940s-1980s development era when Livingston transformed from rural dairy farming township to suburban commuter town), substantial substantial substantial primary newer post-2000 custom-build + tear-down/rebuild luxury residences (substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston's strong teardown market — substantial substantial primary $1.4M-$3.5M+ luxury rebuilds throughout the township), substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston Town Center condos + townhomes + mixed-use apartments (substantial substantial substantial primary newer transit-oriented + walkable downtown inventory), and substantial substantial primary St. Barnabas-adjacent + Livingston Mall-adjacent residential. Substantial substantial substantial substantial primary mix of substantial substantial substantial primary affluent NYC professional + Wall Street + Big Law + Big Tech + finance + medical + corporate executive families + substantial substantial substantial primary multi-generational Livingston community + substantial substantial primary buyers from Manhattan/Brooklyn/Hoboken/Jersey City seeking DFG I + Lancers HS + multi-interstate access + St. Barnabas anchor + larger lots than denser Essex suburbs.
Substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston Town Center condominiums + townhomes + mixed-use apartments (substantial substantial substantial primary newer walkable downtown inventory) + substantial substantial substantial smaller older 1940s-1970s Cape Cod + ranch + split-level + bi-level residences. Substantial substantial primary entry-tier Livingston pricing — substantial substantial primary first-time + downsizer + young-professional + Lancers HS access buyer segment.
Substantial substantial substantial single-family Center Hall Colonial + Tudor + larger split-level + bi-level + raised ranch + larger Cape Cod residences in substantial substantial substantial primary established 1950s-1980s Livingston subdivisions. Substantial substantial substantial primary primary-residence family demand anchored by substantial Lancers HS DFG I + multi-interstate access + St. Barnabas. The largest segment by transaction volume.
Substantial substantial substantial larger newer post-2000 custom-build + tear-down/rebuild luxury residences (substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston's strong teardown market — substantial substantial primary $1.4M-$3.5M+ luxury rebuilds throughout the township). Substantial substantial primary upper-tier Livingston inventory + substantial substantial primary major NYC executive + finance + medical + entrepreneur family demand.
Livingston Township's substantial 13.78-square-mile footprint segments by substantial substantial substantial primary the 7 founding hamlets that petitioned for township formation in 1811 — Teedtown (now Livingston Center) + Northfield + Morehousetown (Livingston Circle) + Cheapside (Livingston Mall) + Washington Place + Squiertown (Route 10 Circle) + substantial substantial substantial primary modern St. Barnabas Medical Center + Livingston Town Center + Lancers HS civic anchors.
Substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston Center — substantial substantial substantial substantial primary formerly Teedtown — one of the substantial substantial substantial primary 7 founding hamlets that petitioned for township formation in 1811. Substantial substantial substantial substantial primary today home to Livingston Town Center downtown mixed-use development + walkable shopping + dining + condos + townhomes.
Substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston Mall — substantial substantial substantial substantial primary located in the substantial substantial substantial primary formerly Cheapside hamlet area. Substantial substantial substantial primary major shopping anchor of west-central Essex County.
Substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston Circle (substantial substantial primary formerly Morehousetown) + substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Route 10 Circle (substantial substantial primary formerly Squiertown) — two of the substantial substantial substantial primary 7 founding hamlets. Substantial substantial primary major Livingston traffic + civic landmarks.
Substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Northfield + Washington Place — two more of the substantial substantial substantial primary 7 founding hamlets that petitioned for township formation in 1811. Substantial substantial primary defining heritage neighborhood pockets.
Substantial substantial substantial substantial substantial primary St. Barnabas Medical Center — substantial substantial substantial substantial primary major regional medical center anchor. Substantial substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston HS Lancers campus (30 Robert Harp Drive 07039) + substantial substantial substantial primary Livingston Public Schools civic district. Substantial substantial primary Historic Force Homestead.
"Livingston Township is the substantial substantial primary DFG I William Livingston namesake township located in west-central Essex County + 2nd-largest Essex County municipality by area (14.12 sq mi) + 9th of 22 county by population (31,330 / 2020) + density 2,272.8/sq mi. Livingston was incorporated as a township February 5, 1813 — named after William Livingston, the first governor of New Jersey and a signer of the United States Constitution. Pop 31,330 (2020), est. 32,160 (2024), 33,230 (2026), +6.29% post-2020 + 1.64% annual current growth. The land-acquisition origin: in 1702, settlers from Newark purchased a tract of land that encompassed the areas now known as Caldwell, Livingston, and West Essex — they paid 130 English pounds to the Lenni Lenape Indians. The 7-hamlet petition origin: in 1811, seven hamlets — Teedtown (now Livingston Center) + Northfield + Morehousetown (Livingston Circle) + Cheapside (Livingston Mall) + Washington Place + Squiertown (Route 10 Circle) — got together and petitioned for the formation of The Township of Livingston. Livingston's first town meeting was held on February 5, 1813; at this meeting, the people decided that the town should be run by a mayor and a township committee; about 100 people, mainly farmers, lived in town at that time. The economic-history evolution: farming and lumber were the main sources of income in the early years; shoemaking became a major industry during the Civil War; the dairy business became Livingston's leading industry after the Civil War and remained so well into the 20th century. In 1957, a new form of government — the Council-Manager form — was started in Livingston (Town Council made up of 5 Livingston citizens; each year a mayor is chosen from among the members of the council). With substantial St. Barnabas Medical Center major regional medical center, substantial Livingston Mall major shopping anchor, substantial Livingston Town Center downtown mixed-use development, substantial Historic Force Homestead, substantial Interstates 80 + 280 + Garden State Parkway + NJ Turnpike + Route 24 all close to Livingston, substantial Livingston Public Schools (PreK-12 comprehensive, 9 schools — 6 elementary + 2 middle + 1 high, highly rated, DFG I), substantial Livingston High School (Lancers, 30 Robert Harp Drive 07039, 4-year comprehensive public HS, 2,081 students 9-12 2024-25, 187.4 FTE, 11.1:1 ratio, Principal Amro Mohammed, motto A Tradition of Excellence, Forest Green and White colors, Lancers mascot, Super Essex Conference + North Jersey Super Football Conference, rival Millburn High School Millers, Middle States accredited, The Lance newspaper + Crossroads yearbook, Heritage Middle School feeder, 2011 $50 million renovation and expansion project featuring new science wing), substantial Faulkner Act (Council-Manager) government adopted 1957 with Township Council body + Mayor Edward Meinhardt (D) + Manager Barry R. Lewis Jr. + Municipal Clerk Carolyn Mazzucco, median household income $229,806 + poverty rate 2.29% + median age 44.3, density 2,272.8/sq mi, elevation 289 ft, ZIP 07039 + area code 973, and substantial substantial premium pricing reflecting DFG I + Lancers HS + Millburn Millers rival + St. Barnabas + Livingston Mall + multi-interstate access + 1813 William Livingston incorporation, Livingston Township anchors the substantial substantial substantial primary DFG I large-lot west-central Essex County NYC-metro market."
Livingston Township cross-shops with substantial substantial top Essex County DFG I + DFG J municipalities — substantial substantial primary Millburn Township (substantial primary DFG J + Millers HS — Lancers rival + Midtown Direct + ~$1.45M), substantial substantial primary Short Hills (substantial primary luxury CDP within Millburn + ~$3.5M), substantial substantial primary Montclair Township (substantial primary DFG I + Mounties HS + 6 NJ Transit + ~$1.1M), substantial substantial primary Maplewood Township (substantial primary Cougars HS w/ South Orange + Midtown Direct + ~$925K), and substantial substantial primary South Orange Village (substantial primary Seton Hall + Cougars + ~$1.0M).
| Town | Median Sale | Population | Land Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Township ★ | $925,000 | 31,330 | 13.78 mi² |
| Millburn Township | $1,450,000 | 21,710 | 9.33 mi² |
| Short Hills (CDP) | $3,500,000 | 14,422 | N/A (CDP) |
| Montclair Township | $1,100,000 | 40,921 | 6.24 mi² |
| Maplewood Township | $925,000 | 25,684 | 3.87 mi² |
★ Subject town. Sources: Essex County government; Livingston Township population 31,330 (2020 census Wikipedia), estimated 32,160 (2024), 33,230 (2026 World Population Review), 31,488 (Census Reporter); +6.29% post-2020 + 1.64% annual current growth; 14.12 sq mi total (13.78 land + 0.33 water = 2.37% water area); 177th of 565 NJ by area, 2nd of 22 in Essex County (2nd-largest Essex County municipality by area); population rank 75th of 565 NJ, 9th of 22 county; density 2,272.8/sq mi (275th of 565 NJ, 17th of 22 county); elevation 289 ft; ZIP 07039; area code 973; median household income $229,806 + poverty rate 2.29% + median age 44.3; Livingston was incorporated as a township on February 5, 1813; named after William Livingston (first governor of New Jersey + signer of the United States Constitution); in 1702, settlers from Newark purchased a tract of land that encompassed the areas now known as Caldwell, Livingston, and West Essex — they paid 130 English pounds to the Lenni Lenape Indians; in 1811, seven hamlets — including Teedtown (now Livingston Center) + Northfield + Morehousetown (Livingston Circle) + Cheapside (Livingston Mall) + Washington Place + Squiertown (Route 10 Circle) — got together and petitioned for the formation of The Township of Livingston; Livingston's first town meeting was held on February 5, 1813 (at this meeting, the people decided that the town should be run by a mayor and a township committee, about 100 people mainly farmers lived in town at that time); in the early years farming and lumber were the main sources of income for the township; shoemaking became a major industry during the Civil War; the dairy business became Livingston's leading industry after the Civil War and remained so well into the 20th century; in 1957 a new form of government — the Council-Manager form — was started in Livingston (Town Council made up of 5 Livingston citizens, each year a mayor is chosen from among the members of the council); current Mayor Edward Meinhardt (D, term ends December 31, 2026); Manager Barry R. Lewis Jr.; Municipal Clerk Carolyn Mazzucco; Faulkner Act (Council-Manager) form of government, Township Council body; Interstates 80 and 280, the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, and Route 24 are all close to Livingston; St. Barnabas Medical Center + Livingston Mall + Livingston Town Center + Historic Force Homestead are key civic + commercial anchors; Livingston Public Schools (comprehensive community public school district PreK-12, 9 schools — 6 elementary + 2 middle + 1 high school, highly rated, DFG I); Livingston High School (Lancers, 30 Robert Harp Drive 07039, four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in 9th through 12th grades from Livingston operating as part of the Livingston Public Schools — receives all 8th grade graduates from Heritage Middle School and is the district's only high school, 2,081 students in 2024-25, 187.4 FTE, 11.1:1 ratio, Principal Amro Mohammed, motto "A Tradition of Excellence", Forest Green and White colors, Lancers mascot, Super Essex Conference + North Jersey Super Football Conference, rival Millburn High School Millers, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredited, The Lance newspaper + Crossroads yearbook, 2011 $50 million renovation and expansion project featuring a new science wing). Livingston Township pricing varies substantially by section and product type — larger newer post-2000 custom-build + tear-down/rebuild luxury residences can command $1.4M-$3.5M+ upper-tier premium. Verify property-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
February 5, 1813 Township Incorporation + William Livingston Namesake + 1702 Newark Settlers + Lenni Lenape Land Acquisition. Livingston was incorporated as a township on February 5, 1813 — named after William Livingston, the first governor of New Jersey and a signer of the United States Constitution. The land-acquisition origin: in 1702, settlers from Newark purchased a tract of land that encompassed the areas now known as Caldwell, Livingston, and West Essex — they paid 130 English pounds to the Lenni Lenape Indians. Livingston's first town meeting was held on February 5, 1813. At this meeting, the people decided that the town should be run by a mayor and a township committee. About 100 people, mainly farmers, lived in town at that time. Population 31,330 (2020), est. 32,160 (2024), 33,230 (2026), +6.29% post-2020 growth. Total area 14.12 sq mi (13.78 land + 0.33 water = 2.37%). 2nd-largest Essex County municipality by area. Density 2,272.8/sq mi. Elevation 289 ft. ZIP 07039. Area code 973.
7-Hamlet Petition Origin + Economic-History Evolution + 1957 Council-Manager Government. The 7-hamlet petition origin: in 1811, seven hamlets — including Teedtown (now Livingston Center) + Northfield + Morehousetown (Livingston Circle) + Cheapside (Livingston Mall) + Washington Place + Squiertown (Route 10 Circle) — got together and petitioned for the formation of The Township of Livingston. The economic-history evolution: in the early years, farming and lumber were the main sources of income; shoemaking became a major industry during the Civil War; the dairy business became Livingston's leading industry after the Civil War and remained so well into the 20th century. In 1957, a new form of government — the Council-Manager form — was started in Livingston. A Town Council made up of 5 Livingston citizens was also created. Each year a mayor is chosen from among the members of the council. Median household income $229,806 + poverty rate 2.29% + median age 44.3.
Livingston Public Schools (9 Schools, DFG I) + Lancers HS ("A Tradition of Excellence," Millburn Rival, 2011 $50M Renovation). Livingston Public Schools is a comprehensive PreK-12 community public school district with 9 schools — 6 elementary + 2 middle + 1 high school — highly rated + DFG I. Livingston High School (Lancers) is at 30 Robert Harp Drive 07039 — four-year comprehensive public HS that serves students 9th through 12th grades from Livingston, operating as part of Livingston Public Schools. The school receives all 8th grade graduates from Heritage Middle School and is the district's only high school. 2,081 students 9-12 (2024-25). 187.4 FTE. 11.1:1 ratio. Principal Amro Mohammed. Motto "A Tradition of Excellence." Forest Green + White colors. Lancers mascot. Super Essex Conference + North Jersey Super Football Conference. Rival Millburn High School Millers. Middle States accredited. The Lance newspaper + Crossroads yearbook. 2011 $50 million renovation + expansion project featuring new science wing.
St. Barnabas Medical + Livingston Mall + Livingston Town Center + Multi-Interstate Access. The commercial + medical anchors: St. Barnabas Medical Center is a major regional medical center. Livingston Mall is a major shopping anchor. Livingston Town Center is the downtown mixed-use development. Historic Force Homestead. Interstates 80 + 280 + Garden State Parkway + NJ Turnpike + Route 24 all close to Livingston. Today's residents enjoy a comfortable suburban lifestyle with easy access to NYC and other areas of NJ. Government: Faulkner Act (Council-Manager) form (adopted 1957), Township Council body. Mayor Edward Meinhardt (D, term ends December 31, 2026). Manager Barry R. Lewis Jr. Municipal Clerk Carolyn Mazzucco.
Livingston Township pricing varies substantially by section and product type. Entry tier Livingston Town Center condominiums + townhomes + mixed-use apartments (newer walkable downtown inventory) + smaller older 1940s-1970s Cape Cod + ranch + split-level + bi-level residences start ~$625K-$850K; single-family Center Hall Colonial + Tudor + larger split-level + bi-level + raised ranch + larger Cape Cod residences in established 1950s-1980s subdivisions $825K-$1.4M family tier; larger newer post-2000 custom-build + tear-down/rebuild luxury residences (Livingston's strong teardown market) $1.3M-$3.5M+. Median sale ~$925K. Livingston Township commands premium pricing reflecting DFG I Lancers HS "A Tradition of Excellence" (Millburn HS Millers rival, 2011 $50M renovation), St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston Mall, Livingston Town Center walkable downtown, and multi-interstate access (I-80 + I-280 + GSP + NJ Turnpike + Route 24).
Livingston Township students attend the Livingston Public Schools — a comprehensive PreK-12 community public school district with 9 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high), highly rated, DFG I. For high school, students attend Livingston HS Lancers at 30 Robert Harp Drive — four-year comprehensive public high school, 2,081 students 9-12 (2024-25), 11.1:1 ratio, Principal Amro Mohammed, motto "A Tradition of Excellence," Forest Green and White colors, Lancers mascot, Super Essex Conference + North Jersey Super Football Conference, Middle States accredited, The Lance newspaper, Crossroads yearbook. The school received a $50 million renovation and expansion project in 2011 featuring a new science wing. The Lancers' primary rival is Millburn High School Millers. The HS receives all 8th grade graduates from Heritage Middle School and is the district's only high school.
Livingston Township is named after William Livingston, the first governor of New Jersey and a signer of the United States Constitution. The township was incorporated on February 5, 1813. The land-acquisition origin: in 1702, settlers from Newark purchased a tract of land that encompassed the areas now known as Caldwell, Livingston, and West Essex — they paid 130 English pounds to the Lenni Lenape Indians. The 7-hamlet petition origin: in 1811, seven hamlets — Teedtown (now Livingston Center) + Northfield + Morehousetown (Livingston Circle) + Cheapside (Livingston Mall) + Washington Place + Squiertown (Route 10 Circle) — got together and petitioned for the formation of The Township of Livingston. Livingston's first town meeting was held on February 5, 1813. Mayor Edward Meinhardt. ZIP 07039.
Livingston's economic-history evolution: in the early years (after 1813 incorporation), farming and lumber were the main sources of income for the township. Shoemaking became a major industry during the Civil War. The dairy business became Livingston's leading industry after the Civil War and remained so well into the 20th century. In 1957, a new form of government — the Council-Manager form — was started in Livingston (a Town Council made up of 5 Livingston citizens with each year a mayor chosen from among the members of the council). Today Livingston is one of NJ's most affluent suburban townships with median household income $229,806 + poverty rate 2.29%, anchored by St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston Mall, Livingston Town Center, and multi-interstate access. Mayor Edward Meinhardt. ZIP 07039.
The Prodigy Team works substantial Livingston Center (formerly Teedtown — Livingston Town Center walkable downtown), substantial Livingston Mall District (formerly Cheapside), substantial Livingston Circle (formerly Morehousetown) + Route 10 Circle (formerly Squiertown), substantial Northfield + Washington Place (founding hamlet heritage areas), and substantial St. Barnabas Medical Center campus + Lancers HS civic district every week. Cinematic 4K aerial drone marketing — particularly valuable for Livingston Township's substantial substantial substantial $625K-$3.5M+ DFG I + Lancers HS + multi-interstate access premium inventory across substantial substantial Center Hall Colonials + Tudors + splits + bi-levels + raised ranches + Cape Cods + post-2000 custom-build luxury + tear-down/rebuild rebuilds + Livingston Town Center condos + townhomes — NYS/NJ broker representation, and 20+ years of Monmouth Coast + Manhattan/Brooklyn relocation transactional experience now extending to Essex County's DFG I large-lot west-central market.
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