Clifton, New Jersey

About Clifton

Set in the northeastern part of New Jersey, Clifton is a thriving city, home to 90,322 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 6th largest city in New Jersey.

Clifton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.28 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 8,007 residents per square mile.

📰 Clifton News Today

• Alleged drunk driver accused of causing fiery wreck involving police cars in Clifton, NJ ABC7 New York · Aug 17
• Motorcyclist dies in crash with van on Garden State Parkway NJ.com · Aug 14
• 1,600+ THC Vapes, 10 Pounds Of Pot Seized From Clifton Smoke Shop: Sheriff DailyVoice.com · Aug 14
• Obituary for Lois A. (McCann) Shea bizubquinlan.com · Aug 1
• Grace Alfieri Obituary (2026) - Clifton, NJ - Bizub Quinlan Funeral Home - Van Houten Legacy obituary · Aug 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Clifton Unique

• A top-25 city in New Jersey by population (#6 of 323 incorporated places).
• One of 12 places in the US named Clifton — but the New Jersey one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northeastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 90,322.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Clifton

• Aura Lounge — mediterranean
• BurgerIM Gourmet Burger — burger
• Fratelli's Pizza & Pasta — pizza
• Mr. Cupcakes — dessert
• The Barrow House — american
• 4 Sons' Pizza and Grill — pizza
• Allwood Diner — diner
• Angelo’s Pizza — pizza
• Athenia Cafe — snack (café)
• Bagel Station — breakfast

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Sunrise Art Studio · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clifton

• Anzaldi Park reviews ★
• Bayeux Park reviews ★
• Chelsea Memorial Park reviews ★
• Clifton Beautification Committee Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Clifton City Hall Park reviews ★
• Jubilee Park reviews ★
• Latteri Park reviews ★
• Main Memorial Park reviews ★
• Morris Canal Park & Jack W. Kuepfer, Sr. Nature Preserve reviews ★
• Mount Prospect Park reviews ★
• Oak Ridge Park reviews ★
• Ravine Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Clifton

• Christopher Columbus Middle School
• Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton
• Clifton Early Learner Academies - Brighton
• Clifton High School
• School #1
• School #11
• School #12
• School #2
• School #3
• School #4
• School #5
• School #8
• School #9
• Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Clifton

🏘️ Nearby Communities