"Kenilworth, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Dunellen... they themselves seemed far from Jersey: names out of Waverley novels, promising vistas of castles, highland waterfalls and meadows dotted with flocks of grazing sheep. But the signboards lied, the books had lied, the Times had lied; the land here was one vast and charmless suburb, and as the bus passed through it, speeding west across the state, Freirs saw before him only the flat grey monotony of highway, broken from time to time by gas stations, roadhouses and shopping malls that stretched away like deserts." T.E.D. Klein's The Ceremonies
Today's New Jersey (and Mercerville) is a bit more populous, less monotonous, and has many more gas stations and shopping malls, with perhaps fewer roadhouses. Mercerville used to be called Nottingham, but the residents changed its name to make an anti-British statement following the American Revolutionary War.
One-bedroom apartments and studio apartments in Mercerville are plentiful and often available and affordable, if you're not picky about where you live
"Kenilworth, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Dunellen... they themselves seemed far from Jersey: names out of Waverley novels, promising vistas of castles, highland waterfalls and meadows dotted with flocks of grazing sheep. But the signboards lied, the books had lied, the Times had lied; the land here was one vast and charmless suburb, and as the bus passed through it, speeding west across the state, Freirs saw before him only the flat grey monotony of highway, broken from time to time by gas stations, roadhouses and shopping malls that stretched away like deserts." T.E.D. Klein's The Ceremonies
Today's New Jersey (and Mercerville) is a bit more populous, less monotonous, and has many more gas stations and shopping malls, with perhaps fewer roadhouses. Mercerville used to be called Nottingham, but the residents changed its name to make an anti-British statement following the American Revolutionary War.
Renting in Mercerville
One-bedroom apartments and studio apartments in Mercerville are plentiful and often available and affordable, if you're not picky about where you live. Choosier residents might look for an apartment complex offering two- or three-bedroom units, but these are harder to find, and naturally, more expensive. It's not uncommon to pay more for a roomier rental apartment or one of the homes to rent in the area. Anyone renting knows you need to have the right papers to get the landlord to hand over the keys. Bring copies of your ID, proof of income, letters of reference and a recent credit report.
Neighborhoods
Mercerville is too small for neighborhoods. The unincorporated township is just under four square miles, with 3,500 residents sharing each square mile. The cramped conditions sometimes make it challenging to find an apartment, especially if you have something specific in mind.
Living in Mercerville
The area is still riddled with relics from the Revolutionary War, as well as the War of 1812. One of the oldest towns established by the new American settlers, Mercerville is filled with historical monuments and markers, including the Isaac Watson House, the oldest house in Mercer County built in 1708. It's also home to the John Abbott II House, built in 1730, which was where revolutionaries hid money from the British as they advanced toward Trenton in 1776.
But most of the rental homes and apartments available today are modern and equipped with all the conveniences of the 21st century. Property values here, as in much of Jersey, are high, traffic is hectic and property taxes are high. Yet shopping and eating venues are abundant for Mercerville's population of just over 13,000. Check out Tessara Restaurant or Golden Dawn Diner.
Weather here is generally pleasant, usually sticking under 90 degrees in the summer and hovering around 23 degrees in the coldest part of winter. Sunny days number over 200 per year, compared to just over 100 days of rain. Rainfall measures about 44 inches per year, far more than the snowfall, which is less than six inches per year. It enjoys the national average on the Comfort Index - which is 44 out of 100, with 100 being the best possible comfort level in terms of climate.
Bus and train transportation are readily available in the area, giving you an option to driving those long commutes each day.
