Welcome to the home of Thomas Edison and his Menlo Park Laboratory
Located in Middlesex County, the township of Edison is one of New Jersey's finest cities. Over the years, Edison, a largely middle-class city, has been consistently recognized in national surveys as one of the best places to live in the United States. With its fast-growing, diverse population of nearly 100,000, and a low crime rate, Edison is indeed the perfect destination for homeowners and families. Residents of Edison have access to excellent public and private schools, a variety of recreational activities and destinations, and a great selection of dining and shopping locations.Edison is known for its cultural diversity. At the heart of Edison is its Lenape Native American community. The city of Edison continues to expand in diversity, and is home to some of the largest populations of Jewish, Asian American, and Indian communities in the United States.
Edison's central location places it in the New York City metropolitan area, providing convenient highway passage to major cities such as Boston, Washington DC, and Philadelphia.
Learn more at the Township of Edison website
Area Highlights
- Roosevelt Park
- Oak Tree Pond
- Rutgers University's Livingston Campus, Lincoln Technical Institute, and Middlesex County College
- JFK Medical Center
- Plainfield Country Club
- The Thomas Edison Center
- Majesco Entertainment, Colavita, Regional hubs for FedEx, UPS, and Newegg
