Living in Every Northern NJ Town
Relocation-focused "Living in [Town]" guides for all 82 communities across Bergen and Hudson Counties: what daily life is like, the neighborhoods, the real commute, and the practical details of moving.
Last updated: September 19, 2026
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Bergen County (70 Towns)
Fort Lee
Gateway to the George Washington Bridge
Fort Lee sits at the western foot of the GW Bridge, making it one of the most commuter-friendly towns in Bergen County. A mix of high-rise condos along the Palisades and residential neighborhoods inland.
Leonia
Broad Avenue dining and Overpeck County Park
Leonia is a compact, walkable borough with tree-lined streets, a walkable downtown, and a range of dining options.
Palisades Park
Broad Avenue storefronts and Overpeck County Park
Palisades Park is known for its food scene and vibrant commercial district along Broad Avenue.
Cliffside Park
Hilltop living with skyline views
Perched on the Palisades, Cliffside Park offers sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline. A residential borough with a growing dining scene.
Englewood
Residential neighborhoods with urban access
Englewood combines a revitalized downtown with longstanding residential neighborhoods. Home to the Bergen Performing Arts Center and an eclectic restaurant scene.
Teaneck
History, space, and community
Teaneck is one of Bergen County's most distinctive communities, known for its spacious lots and its mix of housing and neighborhoods.
Englewood Cliffs
Elegance on the Palisades
Englewood Cliffs is a borough known for its large estate-style homes, corporate headquarters, and proximity to the Palisades Interstate Park.
Tenafly
Affluent living with nature preserves and celebrity charm
Tenafly offers a 424-acre nature center, and easy GW Bridge access. One of Bergen County's highest-value residential areas.
Ridgewood
A vibrant village with big-city access
Ridgewood combines a vibrant, walkable downtown with a quick train ride to Manhattan.
Glen Rock
A borough with a walkable downtown
Glen Rock offers a walkable Rock Road downtown and two NJ Transit train lines providing easy Manhattan access.
Paramus
Bergen County's retail capital with major shopping destinations
Paramus is home to Garden State Plaza and major shopping destinations, with frequent NJ Transit bus service to Manhattan.
Woodcliff Lake
Quiet luxury on the Pascack Valley line
Woodcliff Lake is a borough with spacious estates and scenic reservoirs in the Pascack Valley.
River Edge
Welcoming community along the Hackensack River
River Edge offers Van Saun County Park and two NJ Transit train stations for convenient Manhattan commuting.
Rochelle Park
Convenient central Bergen County near Routes 4 and 17
Rochelle Park is a compact township near Routes 4 and 17 with affordable homes, moderate taxes, easy NYC commute, and close proximity to Paramus shopping and Hackensack medical centers.
Park Ridge
A Pascack Valley borough with a walkable downtown
Park Ridge is a borough with a walkable Park Avenue downtown and Pascack Valley train access to Manhattan.
Franklin Lakes
Estate living in the heart of Bergen County
Franklin Lakes is a borough with estate-style homes on large lots and abundant natural beauty.
Hasbrouck Heights
A historic suburb with character and convenience
Hasbrouck Heights offers a walkable downtown and easy NJ Transit bus access to Manhattan, all in a historic setting.
Carlstadt
Meadowlands living with big-city access
Carlstadt is a compact borough near the Meadowlands with affordable homes, eclectic dining, and quick Manhattan access via NJ Transit bus.
Rutherford
A walkable village with train access and a vibrant downtown
Rutherford features a walkable Park Avenue downtown and direct NJ Transit train access (30 min to NYC) in a village setting.
Hackensack
Bergen County's seat of government and retail hub
Hackensack is Bergen County's most populous city with affordable housing, county government, and a growing downtown.
Maywood
A borough with railroad heritage and a walkable downtown
Maywood offers a walkable Pleasant Avenue downtown and convenient NJ Transit bus access to Manhattan.
New Milford
Residential living along the Hackensack River
New Milford is a Bergen County borough with affordable homes, community events, and convenient bus access to Manhattan.
Wyckoff
Affluent township living with farm stands and nature trails
Wyckoff is a township with Abma's Farm and scenic nature preserves in northwestern Bergen County.
Haworth
An established borough with a residential character
Haworth is a small Bergen County borough known for its residential streets and its proximity to Closter and Demarest in the Pascack Valley.
Hillsdale
A suburban borough with a walkable downtown and train access
Hillsdale offers a walkable Broadway downtown and direct NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line train service to Manhattan.
Little Ferry
An affordable borough with dining and highway access
Little Ferry is an affordable borough close to Hackensack with good highway access via Routes 46 and 17 and a growing community.
Lodi
A borough with a food heritage and affordable living
Lodi is a borough with a strong food heritage, affordable housing, and convenient access to Routes 17 and 46 in southeastern Bergen County.
Lyndhurst
A township with commuter access and active community programs
Lyndhurst is a larger township with NJ Transit train access, a range of housing options, and active community programs near Routes 3 and 21.
Mahwah
Bergen County's northern gateway with outdoor recreation
Mahwah is a large township at the northern tip of Bergen County with extensive outdoor recreation and NJ Transit Main Line train access.
Midland Park
A small borough with residential character near Ridgewood
Midland Park is a small borough with residential streets and close proximity to Ridgewood and Wyckoff.
Montvale
A borough near the NY border with corporate employers
Montvale is a borough near the NY border with corporate employers and Rockland Coaches express bus access.
Moonachie
An affordable borough close to the Meadowlands and Teterboro
Moonachie is a small, affordable borough close to Teterboro and the Meadowlands with a community of residents from many backgrounds and convenient highway access.
North Arlington
An affordable borough with improving amenities and commuter access
North Arlington is an affordable, improving borough close to Kearny and Lyndhurst with NJ Transit bus service and a range of housing options.
Northvale
A borough near the NY border with residential charm
Northvale is a small borough near the NY border with proximity to Norwood and Old Tappan.
Norwood
A borough with a residential character
Norwood is a borough with a residential character and proximity to Harrington Park and Old Tappan.
Oakland
A larger borough with small-town feel and outdoor recreation
Oakland is a larger borough with a small-town feel, outdoor recreation near Ramapo County parks, and NJ Transit bus access.
Old Tappan
A borough with estate-style homes
Old Tappan is a borough near the NY border with estate-style homes and a residential character.
Ramsey
A northern Bergen County borough with train access
Ramsey is a northern Bergen County borough with two NJ Transit train stations and proximity to Mahwah and Upper Saddle River.
Emerson
A Pascack Valley borough
Emerson is a borough with established community infrastructure, Pascack Valley parks, and NJ Transit bus access to Manhattan.
Fair Lawn
A well-established borough with excellent commuter access
Fair Lawn is a well-established borough with two NJ Transit train stations, multiple bus routes, and active community life.
Fairview
An affordable borough close to the GW Bridge
Fairview is an affordable borough near the GW Bridge with NJ Transit bus service and a growing dining scene.
Garfield
An affordable city with a food heritage and a revitalizing downtown
Garfield is a city with a food heritage, NJ Transit train access via two stations, and a growing commercial scene.
Harrington Park
An established borough
Harrington Park is a borough with tree-lined streets and active community life.
Oradell
A refined Pascack Valley borough with reservoir views
Oradell features a scenic reservoir and NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line train access to Manhattan.
Ridgefield
A borough at the Palisades with improving downtown and highway access
Ridgefield is a Bergen County borough near Fort Lee with improving downtown amenities, highway access, and a mix of residential and commercial character.
Ridgefield Park
A village with strong community identity and a range of housing near Route 46
Ridgefield Park is a Bergen County village with strong community identity, a range of housing, and convenient Route 46 and I-95 access.
River Vale
A township with Hackensack River parks
River Vale is a Bergen County township with a residential character and proximity to Oradell and Westwood.
Rockleigh
A tiny borough at the NY border with estate properties
Rockleigh is a tiny Bergen County borough at the New York border with estate properties and equestrian character.
Saddle Brook
Affordable township living with strong highway access and welcoming community
Saddle Brook is a Bergen County township near Routes 4 and 46 with affordable housing, welcoming community, and convenient highway access.
Saddle River
A borough with estate properties
Saddle River is a borough with estate properties, equestrian character, and very low density.
South Hackensack
An affordable township near Hackensack with highway access
South Hackensack is a small, affordable Bergen County township near Hackensack with highway access via I-80 and Route 4, and a mix of residential and industrial character.
Teterboro
A small borough home to Teterboro Airport with mixed character
Teterboro is a small Bergen County borough home to Teterboro Airport, with a mix of industrial and residential character near the Meadowlands and I-95.
Upper Saddle River
A borough with estate-style properties
Upper Saddle River is a Bergen County borough with estate-style properties, a residential character, and proximity to Mahwah and Ramsey.
Waldwick
A walkable borough with NJ Transit train access and a charming downtown
Waldwick is a walkable Bergen County borough with a charming downtown, an NJ Transit Main Line train station, and convenient commuter access.
Wallington
An affordable borough with welcoming community and highway access
Wallington is an affordable Bergen County borough with welcoming community, improving downtown along Route 46 and Route 17, and convenient access for Manhattan commuters.
Washington Township
Quiet country living in northwest Bergen County
Washington Township is a borough with rural character, large lots, and proximity to the Ramapo Mountains. Streets with ample green space.
Westwood
A borough with an active downtown and NJ Transit train access
Westwood is a Bergen County borough with an active Broadway downtown, an NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line train station, and a mix of housing options.
Wood-Ridge
A small, affordable borough close to the Meadowlands with improving character
Wood-Ridge is a small, affordable Bergen County borough close to the Meadowlands and East Rutherford, with improving amenities and convenient highway access.
Allendale
Train access and suburban character
Allendale is a small borough with NJ Transit Bergen County Line train access and an established residential character. A sought-after community in the Pascack Valley.
Ho-Ho-Kus
An established borough with tree-lined streets
Ho-Ho-Kus is a small borough in northern Bergen County known for its established residential character and its walkable downtown.
Alpine
Estate living on the Palisades
Alpine is one of the most exclusive communities in the US with estate-style properties on large lots and exceptional privacy.
Bergenfield
A welcoming borough with Bergen County access
Bergenfield is a welcoming borough offering an accessible entry point to Bergen County living with NJ Transit bus service and community amenities.
Bogota
A growing borough with growing appeal
Bogota is a growing borough close to Routes 4 and 46 with a revitalizing downtown.
Closter
Charming small-town downtown
Closter offers a charming walkable downtown and proximity to Route 9W and the Palisades Interstate Park.
Cresskill
A borough with walkable charm
Cresskill is a small borough with a walkable downtown along Piermont Road and proximity to Alpine and Tenafly.
Demarest
An established borough with nature trails
Demarest offers the 55-acre Demarest Nature Center and a peaceful, tree-lined residential setting.
Dumont
An active community with affordable living and growing amenities
Dumont is a larger, more affordable Bergen County borough with active sports leagues, growing dining options along Washington Avenue, and good commuter access.
East Rutherford
Home of MetLife Stadium and the Meadowlands Sports Complex
East Rutherford is known for MetLife Stadium and the Meadowlands Sports Complex, with improving downtown development and easy highway access via I-95 and Route 17.
Elmwood Park
An affordable Bergen County entry point with a lively cultural scene
Elmwood Park is an affordable borough with strong highway access via Routes 3, 46, and 80, improving commercial corridors, and a growing cultural scene.
Edgewater
Bergen County's Hudson River waterfront community
Edgewater is a waterfront borough with luxury condos, Manhattan skyline views, and a 15-minute ferry commute to Midtown. One of Bergen County's most dynamic addresses.
Hudson County (12 Towns)
North Bergen
Hudson County's residential neighborhoods
Despite being in Hudson County, North Bergen has lower-density residential areas and Overpeck County Park access.
West New York
The Heights of Hudson County
West New York sits along the Palisades with stunning Manhattan views and a lively dining and shopping corridor along Bergenline Avenue.
Weehawken
Manhattan views and waterfront living
Weehawken offers some of the most dramatic Manhattan skyline views anywhere in New Jersey, with luxury condos and ferry access.
Hoboken
The Mile Square City
Hoboken is a vibrant, walkable city known for its historic brownstones, waterfront parks, and PATH trains running directly to Manhattan.
Jersey City
New Jersey's second city
Jersey City is a dynamic, rapidly growing urban center with distinct neighborhoods, PATH and Light Rail access, and a thriving food scene.
Bayonne
Peninsula city between the bay and the river
Bayonne is a peninsula city between Newark Bay and the Hudson River with growing waterfront development, Light Rail access, and a welcoming community.
East Newark
A tiny borough with big access
East Newark is one of the smallest municipalities in Hudson County, offering affordable housing and walkable access to the Harrison PATH station.
Guttenberg
Hudson River views at an affordable price
Guttenberg is a small, dense town on the Hudson River waterfront with incredible Manhattan skyline views and one of the most affordable condo markets in the NY metro.
Harrison
A town in transformation with direct PATH access
Harrison is rapidly transforming with new luxury development, a PATH station providing direct service to Lower Manhattan, and a growing reputation among commuters.
Kearny
Industrial heritage meets modern opportunity
Kearny is a township with industrial heritage, the Kearny Point mixed-use development, affordable housing, and proximity to Newark and Harrison PATH stations.
Union City
Affordable living and a direct NYC commute
Union City is a vibrant Hudson County city known for its affordable housing, lively dining corridor, and direct NYC commute via NJ Transit buses and the Lincoln Tunnel.
Secaucus
Hudson County's suburban crossroads
Secaucus is strategically located with Secaucus Junction rail hub, Meadowlands proximity, major retail, and a more suburban feel than other Hudson County towns.
Median home figures shown with a "~" are Redfin city-market medians refreshed for 2026: Edgewater (May 2026), Fort Lee, Teaneck, and North Bergen (June 2026), Englewood and Hoboken (July 2026), and Cliffside Park, West New York, and Jersey City (August 2026). Other towns' ranges are earlier estimates and are not yet refreshed. See each town's guide for full sourcing.
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