Woodbridge
Woodbridge Township combines suburban living with convenient access to the New York metropolitan area. Located in northern New Jersey, this historic community offers housing options from single-family homes to apartment communities. The township's location near the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike makes commuting convenient. Multiple train stations, including Metropark, connect residents to New York City and Philadelphia. The area features several parks and natural spaces. Heards Brook Park provides stone pathways and basketball courts for recreation, while the Ernest L. Oros Wildlife Preserve encompasses 67 acres along the Woodbridge River for hiking and bird watching. Woodbridge Center serves as a major shopping destination, and historical sites like the Jonathan Singletary Dunham House, dating to 1709, preserve the area's rich heritage. The township encompasses ten distinct communities, including Colonia, Iselin, and Avenel. Current rental prices show one-bedroom apartments at $2,225 per month, two-bedroom units at $2,827, and three-bedroom homes at $3,220. Parker Press Park, site of New Jersey's first permanent printing press established in 1751, now hosts summer concerts, bridging the township's historical significance with contemporary community life.
