All 80 Towns
Bergen County residential character meets Hudson County urban energy. Every town here has something special to offer.
Last updated: June 2026
Bergen County (68 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 quieter residential neighborhoods inland.
Leonia
A walkable gem with diverse dining
Leonia is a compact, walkable borough with tree-lined streets, a walkable downtown, and a diverse population. Known for its multicultural dining options and local schools.
Palisades Park
K-town culture meets residential living
Palisades Park is famous for its Korean-American community, which brings an incredible 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, public schools, and diverse population.
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 small-town charm and big-city access
Ridgewood combines a vibrant, walkable downtown with schools rated above average and a quick train ride to Manhattan. One of Bergen County's most desirable addresses.
Glen Rock
A borough with local schools and a walkable downtown
Glen Rock offers local schools, 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, along with schools and frequent NJ Transit bus service to Manhattan.
Woodcliff Lake
Quiet luxury on the Pascack Valley line
Woodcliff Lake is a borough with spacious estates, local schools, and scenic reservoirs in the Pascack Valley.
River Edge
Welcoming community along the Hackensack River
River Edge offers local schools, Van Saun County Park, and two NJ Transit train stations for convenient Manhattan commuting.
Park Ridge
A Pascack Valley borough with a walkable downtown
Park Ridge is a borough with local schools, 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, local schools, and abundant natural beauty.
Hasbrouck Heights
A historic suburb with character and convenience
Hasbrouck Heights offers local schools, 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, direct NJ Transit train access (30 min to NYC), and schools 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 home to top-ranked Bergen County Academies magnet school.
Maywood
A borough with railroad heritage and a walkable downtown
Maywood offers local schools, 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 local schools, Abma's Farm, and scenic nature preserves in northwestern Bergen County.
Haworth
A quiet borough with excellent schools and a residential character
Haworth is a small Bergen County borough known for its A+ rated schools, quiet residential streets, and 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, A-rated schools, and direct NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line train service to Manhattan.
Little Ferry
An affordable borough with diverse dining and highway access
Little Ferry is an affordable, diverse borough close to Hackensack with good highway access via Routes 46 and 17 and a growing community.
Lodi
A diverse borough with Italian heritage and affordable living
Lodi is a diverse borough with a strong Italian food heritage, affordable housing, and convenient access to Routes 17 and 46 in southeastern Bergen County.
Lyndhurst
A diverse township with commuter access and active community programs
Lyndhurst is a larger township with NJ Transit train access, diverse housing stock, and active community programs near Routes 3 and 21.
Mahwah
Bergen County's northern gateway with outdoor recreation and top schools
Mahwah is a large township at the northern tip of Bergen County with top-rated schools, extensive outdoor recreation, and NJ Transit Main Line train access.
Midland Park
A small borough with quiet residential character near Ridgewood
Midland Park is a small borough with A- rated schools, quiet residential streets, and close proximity to Ridgewood and Wyckoff.
Montvale
A borough near the NY border with strong schools and corporate employers
Montvale is a borough near the NY border with strong A- rated schools, 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 diverse community 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 diverse housing.
Northvale
A quiet borough near the NY border with residential charm
Northvale is a small, quiet borough near the NY border with A- rated schools and proximity to Norwood and Old Tappan.
Norwood
A quiet borough with good schools and a residential character
Norwood is a quiet borough with A-rated schools, 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, B+ rated schools, outdoor recreation near Ramapo County parks, and NJ Transit bus access.
Old Tappan
An upscale borough with excellent schools and estate-style homes
Old Tappan is an upscale borough near the NY border with A+ rated schools, estate-style homes, and a quiet residential character.
Ramsey
A northern Bergen County borough with strong schools and train access
Ramsey is a northern Bergen County borough with A-rated schools, two NJ Transit train stations, and proximity to Mahwah and Upper Saddle River.
Emerson
A quiet Pascack Valley borough with small-town charm
Emerson is a quiet borough known as "The Family Town" with A- rated schools, 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 A-rated schools, two NJ Transit train stations, multiple bus routes, and active community life.
Fairview
An affordable, diverse borough close to the GW Bridge
Fairview is an affordable, diverse borough near the GW Bridge with NJ Transit bus service and a growing multicultural dining scene.
Garfield
An affordable city with Italian heritage and a revitalizing downtown
Garfield is a diverse city with Italian food heritage, NJ Transit train access via two stations, and a growing cultural identity.
Harrington Park
A quiet, upscale borough with excellent schools
Harrington Park is a quiet, upscale borough with Northern Valley Regional schools, tree-lined streets, and active community life.
Oradell
A refined Pascack Valley borough with reservoir views
Oradell features a scenic reservoir, local schools, and NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line train access to Manhattan.
Ridgefield
A diverse borough at the Palisades with improving downtown and highway access
Ridgefield is a diverse 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 diverse housing near Route 46
Ridgefield Park is a Bergen County village with strong community identity, diverse housing, and convenient Route 46 and I-95 access.
River Vale
A quiet, upscale township with strong schools and Hackensack River parks
River Vale is a quiet, upscale Bergen County township with A- rated schools, residential character, and proximity to Oradell and Westwood.
Rockleigh
A tiny, affluent borough at the NY border with estate properties
Rockleigh is a tiny, affluent Bergen County borough at the New York border with estate properties, equestrian character, and Northern Valley Regional A+ rated schools.
Saddle Brook
Affordable township living with strong highway access and diverse community
Saddle Brook is a Bergen County township near Routes 4 and 46 with affordable housing, diverse community, and convenient highway access.
Saddle River
One of New Jersey's most affluent boroughs with estate properties
Saddle River is one of the most affluent boroughs in New Jersey with estate properties, equestrian character, A+ rated schools, 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
An affluent borough with estate-style properties and excellent schools
Upper Saddle River is an affluent Bergen County borough with estate-style properties, A+ rated schools, quiet 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, NJ Transit Main Line train station, A- rated schools, and convenient commuter access.
Wallington
An affordable borough with diverse community and highway access
Wallington is an affordable Bergen County borough with diverse community, improving downtown along Route 46 and Route 17, and convenient access for Manhattan commuters.
Westwood
A borough with an active downtown, NJ Transit train, and good schools
Westwood is a Bergen County borough with an active Broadway downtown, NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line train station, A rated schools, 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
Top schools, train access, and quiet suburban character
Allendale is a small borough with top-rated schools, NJ Transit Bergen County Line train access, and a quiet residential character. A sought-after family community in the Pascack Valley.
Ho-Ho-Kus
A quiet, affluent borough with tree-lined streets and top-rated schools
Ho-Ho-Kus is a small, affluent borough in northern Bergen County known for its quiet residential character, walkable downtown, and excellent schools feeding into Northern Highlands Regional High School.
Alpine
Ultra-affluent estate living on the Palisades
Alpine is one of the most exclusive communities in the US with estate-style properties on large lots, exceptional privacy, and top-ranked Northern Valley Regional schools.
Bergenfield
A diverse, welcoming borough with Bergen County access
Bergenfield is a diverse, welcoming borough offering an accessible entry point to Bergen County living with good schools, NJ Transit bus service, and community amenities.
Bogota
An up-and-coming borough with growing appeal
Bogota is an up-and-coming borough that has become increasingly popular with young professionals and first-time buyers. Close to Routes 4 and 46 with a revitalizing downtown.
Closter
Charming small-town downtown with excellent schools
Closter offers a charming walkable downtown, excellent Northern Valley Regional schools, and proximity to Route 9W and the Palisades Interstate Park.
Cresskill
A quiet borough with walkable charm and strong schools
Cresskill is a small, quiet borough with strong Cresskill Public Schools, a walkable downtown along Piermont Road, and proximity to Alpine and Tenafly.
Demarest
A quiet, upscale borough with nature trails and top-rated schools
Demarest offers the 55-acre Demarest Nature Center, A+ rated Northern Valley Regional High School, 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 cultural diversity
Elmwood Park is an affordable, diverse 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 strong Cuban-American community 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 diverse 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 young professionals.
Kearny
Industrial heritage meets modern opportunity
Kearny is a diverse township with industrial heritage, the Kearny Point mixed-use development, affordable housing, and proximity to Newark and Harrison PATH stations.
Union City
Cuban culture, affordable living, and a direct NYC commute
Union City is a vibrant Hudson County city known for its Cuban and Latin American culture, affordable housing, 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.
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