About Essex Fells, NJ
Essex Fells is a suburb of New York City with a population of 2,037. Essex Fells is in Essex County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Essex Fells offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Essex Fells. The public schools in Essex Fells are highly rated.
History of Essex Fells, NJ
Essex Fells was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 31, 1902, from portions of Caldwell Township (now Fairfield Township). In 1981, Essex Fells became a township to take advantage of federal revenue sharing policies. Effective January 1, 1992, it again became a borough. New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Essex Fells as its 10th best place to live in its 2008 rankings of the “Best Places to Live” in New Jersey.
