Discussing moving to Bergen County for the year of 2025. Ask any questions regarding moving, including best towns for your budgets/wants, transportation, taxes and more.
Hey there! Also bought a SFH in HH last year! Older home and trying to get some work done. Do you have any reliable contractors or handymen you've come across that you can recommend? Thanks!
Yes if you already have a home here and cannot afford the property taxes. It’s outrageous. The smaller towns need to do sth to not shift the burden to home owners
Taxes are going up everywhere- reassessments are running rampant throughout - particularly in northern Bergen county. Best to find a house where the assessment has been completed and it shows true value of the home. Best towns for fairest taxes and best neighborhoods in county that come to mind are Paramus (housing costs are exorbitant though), Fair Lawn, Ridgefield, Rutherford, Westwood and New Milford.
Worst: Oradell, Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Haworth, Tenafly, River Edge, Allendale. These towns keep raising with no end in sight. Schools are great in all but the numbers in these areas are daunting.
I dunno about Brookchester, but I can tell you that River Edge, New Milford, and Oradell are all nice towns to live in if money isn't an object (for RE and oradell). Good schools and good people.
I think New Milford is the best bang for your buck in Northern Bergen County. Rutherford in Southern Bergen County, with Ridgefield Twp (not RP) as a close second.
They are small towns, with stringent zoning laws that make it damned near impossible for multi tenant buildings or businesses to come in and take away some of that burden of the residents.
Businesses, sure, but I'm not sure I agree with the multi-tenant comment. From what I've seen, people move to apt buildings in places like Glen Rock or Ridgewood to have access to the schools, and generally have a high proportion of school-aged children tenants. As school expenses are by far the biggest piece of property taxes, apt buildings overall tend to underfund vs the expenses they incur on the town. Would love to see this opinion challenged if it's not true based on the numbers.
Hillsdale, river vale, and montvale all raised. Hillsdale raises almost 5% every year for “investments”. Sad fact is sometimes those investments magically never appear.
Nearby in River Vale they raised taxes in part for funding a $7M price tag on a new police headquarters. Costs allegedly running $18M and to include specialized holding cells for enhanced safety….in a town with a nonexistent petty crime rate, nevermind violent crime rate….
It's crazy because you'll see houses sell for $700k-$900k with $14k-$17k in property taxes in River Edge, Oradell, etc.. Houses sold in same price range in other upper Bergen county towns are around $10k or so.
I always wondered - if you already live/own a house in Bergen County, why wouldn't you want people coming in driving up the home prices? It doesn't matter if they are from the city, or anywhere. As long as they aren't causing trouble or anything.
Prices for existing homes only go up so far before Toll brothers comes in and adds 100 units on the side of streets like Kinderkamack, which are parking lots at peak times as it is.
I'd say the main thing is the traffic. Today around lunch I drove from Edgewater to Palisades Park to Paramus. Traffic everywhere, Fort Lee, Route 4, Grand Ave, Broad Ave, etc. It may be a stretch but it's almost Manhattan traffic. I also heard frequent flooding is simply due to more congested housing/people.
On the bright side, some of the less favored areas are getting better and better due to influx, with Hackensack the prime example.
Unless retirement is in the horizon, these things likely bug you more than the increasing house price.
we are pretty full as it is, have been for a while. we deal with constant traffic over here, high prices/cost of living, and for those that don't own homes yet, we're getting priced out of owning in the future. then again, you can't REALLY blame the people moving here, obviously they want to come and find homes in a community they like, it's just the affect this has on the price on supply of homes that really sucks, as well as other factors.
Grew up in tenafly and still have a home here that my mom and dad currently live in. My wife and I are looking at homes in Bergen county under $1M (ideally) but it’s been tough. Been out of Bergen county for a while and didn’t realize it’s this crazy
We love it here, very family oriented and lots of picturesque suburbia. Make sure to check the zoning wherever you are looking at moving though, because developers will tear down anything that comes on the market to build monster houses to the size limits of what zoning allows.
They get these lots and just put these micro mansions all on top of each other with thin slices of yard. It baffles me that they sell these houses for over 1 million with no yard and where your neighbor can see in your window from theirs, but people actually buy them.
I’m a 28 year old young professional who moved to the US about two and a half years ago. I started off in Brooklyn, which I absolutely loved, then moved to Boston for work. Let’s just say it wasn’t the easiest place to make friends 😅
I recently accepted a new job in Orangeburg NY and I’m really excited about this next chapter. I’d love to live closer to the city again since most of the friends I’ve made here are in NYC, and I’ve really missed that energy and connection.
I’ll be driving to work, but I’m hoping to find a neighborhood that offers a decent commute to Orangeburg while also having relatively easy access to Manhattan by public transit. If anyone has suggestions or tips, I’d really appreciate it.
Thanks so much and looking forward to being part of the community 😊
How far are you willing to commute to your job to be close to NYC? You could consider a reverse commute and live in NYC and take the bus to Orangeburg. I have a friend who lives near the GWB and commutes daily by car to Orange County NY where he works as a teacher.
Nyack could be a great place for you. Lots of stuff going on, bars etc. I think you can take a bus to Manhattan from there or you can drive over the tappan zee bridge and take metro north to grand central station. Would be a fun and beautiful place for your friends to visit from the city as well.
Yeah. Looking out in Western Morris or Eastern Sussex, but like I said, the commute to NYC going to get much longer and more expensive. Good thing for me it's three days a week not five.
Out there it's more woodsy and you get more house, but there's tradeoffs like septic, wells, propane or oil instead of natural gas. Some towns don't provide garbage pickup so that's an added expense. Stuff like that.
Looking to move to Ridgewood this summer, fingers crossed, and hoping to find ways to get my teenage sons settled in. Does anyone know if there's an Ultimate Frisbee group in the area?
Lived in Bergen County all my 65 years and the best of it is over. Overdevelopment of high density housing has destroyed the quality of life and even more of it to come. I'd stay away if you can.
I’m half your age but the difference between how towns in northern Bergen county felt in the 90s versus now is night and day. No kids playing around my neighborhood (same one I grew up in), barely any trick or treaters and my interactions with rude people had increased exponentially since pre COVID. I love this area but genuinely looking at potentially moving elsewhere. Fortunate enough to be able to purchase a home here, but probably 60% of my graduating class is priced out and gone. My neighbors in all directions are 65+
I know many don’t but I have a friend in west jersey and he’s surrounded by young families. When I go there I see kids riding bikes, playing basketball outside, etc. I don’t even see a single kid anywhere in my neighborhood. Maybe like college or highschool age kids and I’m assuming their parents bought pre covid
The Riverdell area is still like this. Some retirees left but many, many young families have moved in since Covid (including ourselves). Kids out playing, Halloween is insane, etc.
I think part of it can be the push to create "15 minute cities" of mixed use developments that have apartments, retail, restaurants, and all kinds of stuff. You don't build communities with this stuff because renters don't have as much buy in with a community and they have a lot of what they need within walking distance.
Yeah, things are a lot different now than what you and I probably grew up in. I definitely wouldn’t want to leave here but i don’t think I’ll have a choice in the next few years unless something changes.
I would say in my 35 years in Bergen county I can agree, my parents neighborhood is getting its first apartment building up in Mahwah. One of her neighbors passed away in her mid 90s and had a full acre with a beautiful garden, now it's four monster houses with little strips of grass in between and all four houses are the same boring gray and look identical. When real estate is hot, developers are going to stuff us into the turds they're churning out.
Question - would it be worth moving here for work? Got reassigned to my companies Hackensack office, I live in Essex county and the commute is a brutal 1 hr 30 min, but it seems like Bergen lacks public transit to get into the city (or anywhere really)is really unwalkable and the rent prices are through the roof. Should I stay put or are there nice areas where I could rent a two bed for under $2,500?
There are many garden apartments under 2500. Not sure why you say that but public transit is pretty good unless you go into the northern towns north of Route 4, where you're limited to buses and a distance from major highways. I'm not sure Bergen is any less walkable than Essex. If you're searching Hackensack, try to focus on the nicer areas, like Summit Ave.
Gathering opinions on Englewood. With increasing prices/developments, do you think the affluent area will slowly creep into or take over the rougher areas?
Looking at upper saddle River - wondering if anyone can provide specific details on commute to the city. Bus over train? Is it doable? Any other comments on USR in general?
We currently live in fort Lee/cliffside park area - we have two boys elementary school age and want to move for a bigger yard/house, better schools and more suburban feel for them (quieter neighborhoods where they can play outside etc)
Appreciate any and all advice!
You can take the ShortLine bus to Port Authority, it’s usually around a 50-minute commute which is not bad. You could also drive to Port Imperial about 35min and take the ferry.
Upper Saddle River is a quiet, historic town with a great reputation, beautiful surrounding neighborhoods, lots of green space, and highly rated Blue Ribbon schools. It’s very family-friendly and offers a more relaxed pace compared to towns closer to the city. I used to live in Cliffside Park, and USR would feel like a refreshing change for your family with more space, less congestion, and a strong sense of community. I’m a local realtor in Northern Bergen and have helped a number of families settle in that area, so if you have any questions about the move or what to expect, I’m happy to help!
No, I don’t think it’s walkable since there is no downtown/Main Street. Ridgewood, Westwood, hillsdale, allendale, Ramsey, ho-ho-kus, are all pretty walkable
Will be moving soon to Dumont! Want to hear from the residents on their thoughts growing up there wife and i have a son <year old. Hows the town it self? School system? Park system? I already know its not anywhere near a highway so commutes are going to be min 20-30mim anywhere lol
Dumont is a lovely place. I love Veterans Memorial Park. You have good access into southern NY and you’re still relatively close to Rt 4. You have good bus system access and good food options. Considering the town is really small, it’s easy to get around on foot. Not much traffic aside from Madison Ave, and when the train passes it sucks.
Without knowing what you guys do and where you’re coming from it’s tough to say what you should ask for
I’m gonna say anywhere in BC should be fine in terms of safety. Obviously ymmv but we’re overall blessed over here
You can look at towns around Route 4/17 for options
Having your own space and a budget of 700k is tough. I think the average price of houses being listed starts at 600k and they’re being bidded way over for NY money bidding top dollar
Gonna say most of the county is blue with some red areas/pockets, you’ll see the Trumpy flags still around but it’s pretty minimal
Hi! I am looking to buy a condo on prospect Ave in Hackensack NJ, and I am concerned about Teterboro airport planes flying right over. Has anyone had issues dealing with the noise? Is it something that is heard from inside your apartment/ bothersome at night? Do they ever take a break from flying? Any information is very helpful. Thank you!
Hi everyone! I am a current Bergen County resident considering moving to Old Tappan. As a brown family, I am concerned about diversity, being welcomed and not one of the few. Also, is the political stance still red? Should I reconsider? Thank you for your help! yes, I am doing my own research…this is part of that! :-) And sorry about posting in the incorrect location the first time! This is my first post- thanks again!
Hi everyone,
We’re a young family considering a move to Bergen County, and a few homes in Emerson have really caught our eye.
I’ve come across mixed opinions about the schools. Some reviews mention high teacher turnover, limited AP options, and not many extracurricular activities. A few students also commented that the faculty isn’t very supportive.
For those familiar with the area:
What’s your honest take on Emerson schools today?
Have things improved in recent years?
Would you recommend Emerson for families with school-age kids?
The town itself seems nice and family-friendly, it’s really just the schools we’re unsure about. Any local insight or recent experience would be super helpful!
There’s no houses to buy, and I’m shocked by how rich everyone else is.
If you’re moving from the city we’re all full over here. It’s a very dangerous county too.
Don’t forget the blue laws. This is for real, shops aren’t open on Sundays in Bergen county
We're about as full as Route 4 East on a Monday morning
Yep, can confirm. Especially, with the roving gangs of deers and turkeys taking over the county. Can't walk outside without being harassed.
They smash cars and wreck your lawn! Beware!!
there were two high school stabbings in the last month
"I chose to live within a commutable distance to a major city and then whine when people choose to move here!"
NIMBYism is literally the reason Bergen County exists so it's 100% on brand
Don’t come complaining about having to cut grass
You must live in Fair Lawn. Things are better in the north part of the county.
lol nope.
Not really unless you're in the bad parts. Most of the county is safe as can be IMO
I was kidding lol
oh ok lmao. Sorry im tired as fuck rn. Been up all damn night studying for a stupid chem exam.
good luck!
Thank you but im super cooked, can't remember the first thing about thermo chem :(
Me neither :) LOL but you got this keep studying!!
Hasbrouck Heights is amazing. Underrated as fuck
Moved from the to an apartment here and I love it. Dunno that we'll ever have money to buy but it has been great
Agreed. Just bought in Hasbrouck Heights, love it!
Awesome. Single family home?
Yup SFH. It’s a bit old and needs some work but we love the area.
I’m also buying an older SFH that needs a lot of work! Around when did you purchase?
Closed earlier this month. Doing some remodeling rn so haven’t moved in yet. You bought in Hasbrouck Heights too?
Yup I’m buying. Will be closing soon in the next couple of weeks.
Hey there! Also bought a SFH in HH last year! Older home and trying to get some work done. Do you have any reliable contractors or handymen you've come across that you can recommend? Thanks!
Grew up 2 towns away and HH has always been the best town in the area.
The middle class is getting pushed out!
Yes if you already have a home here and cannot afford the property taxes. It’s outrageous. The smaller towns need to do sth to not shift the burden to home owners
Taxes are going up everywhere- reassessments are running rampant throughout - particularly in northern Bergen county. Best to find a house where the assessment has been completed and it shows true value of the home. Best towns for fairest taxes and best neighborhoods in county that come to mind are Paramus (housing costs are exorbitant though), Fair Lawn, Ridgefield, Rutherford, Westwood and New Milford.
Worst: Oradell, Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Haworth, Tenafly, River Edge, Allendale. These towns keep raising with no end in sight. Schools are great in all but the numbers in these areas are daunting.
New Milford taxes actually went down this year. Insurance went up a little though.
Speak for yourself. I’m in NM and my taxes went up, like they do every single year. $14/k/yr and my entire street is full of potholes. Wonderful
bummer
New Milford is a great town. Love it like no other.
How is Brookchester? Has it improved over the years? I’m thinking of moving back to Bergen and this place popped up.
I dunno about Brookchester, but I can tell you that River Edge, New Milford, and Oradell are all nice towns to live in if money isn't an object (for RE and oradell). Good schools and good people.
I think New Milford is the best bang for your buck in Northern Bergen County. Rutherford in Southern Bergen County, with Ridgefield Twp (not RP) as a close second.
NMs got good schools, good people, and it's reasonably well located. I enjoy it thoroughly.
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Businesses, sure, but I'm not sure I agree with the multi-tenant comment. From what I've seen, people move to apt buildings in places like Glen Rock or Ridgewood to have access to the schools, and generally have a high proportion of school-aged children tenants. As school expenses are by far the biggest piece of property taxes, apt buildings overall tend to underfund vs the expenses they incur on the town. Would love to see this opinion challenged if it's not true based on the numbers.
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Is that hubcap shop still open?
“…Here’s my advice: bring in three Starbucks, a few solid bars, a McDonald’s, and a Dunkin’. ASAP.” … spot on, describes my town and why I like it!
Did any resident make any formal complaints before?
What about river edge? Heard they have high taxes too but a decent downtown?
Extremely high taxes, we have no downtown
-resident of 30 years
U guys have some businesses there like Dunkin Club Pilates etc.
I didn’t realize a strip mall was an equivalent of a downtown. But yes that is true
Looking at Oradell, the running term for council members is every 3 years. Why is your statement saying it will take a decade for change?
It also helped me to use a lawyer and appealed my taxes last year
Could you share your lawyer info?
Seconded
Lots of new development in these towns to make bigger houses. Taxes actually went down for some people.
Hillsdale, river vale, and montvale all raised. Hillsdale raises almost 5% every year for “investments”. Sad fact is sometimes those investments magically never appear.
Nearby in River Vale they raised taxes in part for funding a $7M price tag on a new police headquarters. Costs allegedly running $18M and to include specialized holding cells for enhanced safety….in a town with a nonexistent petty crime rate, nevermind violent crime rate….
It's crazy because you'll see houses sell for $700k-$900k with $14k-$17k in property taxes in River Edge, Oradell, etc.. Houses sold in same price range in other upper Bergen county towns are around $10k or so.
I always wondered - if you already live/own a house in Bergen County, why wouldn't you want people coming in driving up the home prices? It doesn't matter if they are from the city, or anywhere. As long as they aren't causing trouble or anything.
Prices for existing homes only go up so far before Toll brothers comes in and adds 100 units on the side of streets like Kinderkamack, which are parking lots at peak times as it is.
I'd say the main thing is the traffic. Today around lunch I drove from Edgewater to Palisades Park to Paramus. Traffic everywhere, Fort Lee, Route 4, Grand Ave, Broad Ave, etc. It may be a stretch but it's almost Manhattan traffic. I also heard frequent flooding is simply due to more congested housing/people.
On the bright side, some of the less favored areas are getting better and better due to influx, with Hackensack the prime example.
Unless retirement is in the horizon, these things likely bug you more than the increasing house price.
we are pretty full as it is, have been for a while. we deal with constant traffic over here, high prices/cost of living, and for those that don't own homes yet, we're getting priced out of owning in the future. then again, you can't REALLY blame the people moving here, obviously they want to come and find homes in a community they like, it's just the affect this has on the price on supply of homes that really sucks, as well as other factors.
Please don’t, we’re too congested as is. Try Sussex county!!! Or passaic/Hudson
Westchester & Rockland as well
We have lost out on 7 houses so far. Houses are going at 15-20% over asking. I am despondent.
If we end up going with a major fixer upper - anyone have recommendations for a contractor and/or architect?
Magnolia (Union, NJ)
What town did were you bidding in for the 7 houses you lost?
Grew up in tenafly and still have a home here that my mom and dad currently live in. My wife and I are looking at homes in Bergen county under $1M (ideally) but it’s been tough. Been out of Bergen county for a while and didn’t realize it’s this crazy
We love it here, very family oriented and lots of picturesque suburbia. Make sure to check the zoning wherever you are looking at moving though, because developers will tear down anything that comes on the market to build monster houses to the size limits of what zoning allows.
They get these lots and just put these micro mansions all on top of each other with thin slices of yard. It baffles me that they sell these houses for over 1 million with no yard and where your neighbor can see in your window from theirs, but people actually buy them.
Hi everyone,
I’m a 28 year old young professional who moved to the US about two and a half years ago. I started off in Brooklyn, which I absolutely loved, then moved to Boston for work. Let’s just say it wasn’t the easiest place to make friends 😅
I recently accepted a new job in Orangeburg NY and I’m really excited about this next chapter. I’d love to live closer to the city again since most of the friends I’ve made here are in NYC, and I’ve really missed that energy and connection.
I’ll be driving to work, but I’m hoping to find a neighborhood that offers a decent commute to Orangeburg while also having relatively easy access to Manhattan by public transit. If anyone has suggestions or tips, I’d really appreciate it.
Thanks so much and looking forward to being part of the community 😊
How far are you willing to commute to your job to be close to NYC? You could consider a reverse commute and live in NYC and take the bus to Orangeburg. I have a friend who lives near the GWB and commutes daily by car to Orange County NY where he works as a teacher.
Nyack could be a great place for you. Lots of stuff going on, bars etc. I think you can take a bus to Manhattan from there or you can drive over the tappan zee bridge and take metro north to grand central station. Would be a fun and beautiful place for your friends to visit from the city as well.
The water here is horrible and the electric prices are through the roof stay in the city
Looking to move out of Bergen but the bad part is my NYC commute will get longer and more expensive.
Staying in Jersey?
Yeah. Looking out in Western Morris or Eastern Sussex, but like I said, the commute to NYC going to get much longer and more expensive. Good thing for me it's three days a week not five.
Out there it's more woodsy and you get more house, but there's tradeoffs like septic, wells, propane or oil instead of natural gas. Some towns don't provide garbage pickup so that's an added expense. Stuff like that.
Can anyone please speak what’s the average annual combined income per household in Tenafly and Ridgewood is ?
Looking to move to Ridgewood this summer, fingers crossed, and hoping to find ways to get my teenage sons settled in. Does anyone know if there's an Ultimate Frisbee group in the area?
Lived in Bergen County all my 65 years and the best of it is over. Overdevelopment of high density housing has destroyed the quality of life and even more of it to come. I'd stay away if you can.
I’m half your age but the difference between how towns in northern Bergen county felt in the 90s versus now is night and day. No kids playing around my neighborhood (same one I grew up in), barely any trick or treaters and my interactions with rude people had increased exponentially since pre COVID. I love this area but genuinely looking at potentially moving elsewhere. Fortunate enough to be able to purchase a home here, but probably 60% of my graduating class is priced out and gone. My neighbors in all directions are 65+
that's everywhere btw
kids don't play outside anymore
I know many don’t but I have a friend in west jersey and he’s surrounded by young families. When I go there I see kids riding bikes, playing basketball outside, etc. I don’t even see a single kid anywhere in my neighborhood. Maybe like college or highschool age kids and I’m assuming their parents bought pre covid
That’s because young families can’t afford to live there now
The Riverdell area is still like this. Some retirees left but many, many young families have moved in since Covid (including ourselves). Kids out playing, Halloween is insane, etc.
Same story. Moved back into NBC. Hard to tell if it’s childhood nostalgia or modern reality that people are gruffer and less community oriented.
I think part of it can be the push to create "15 minute cities" of mixed use developments that have apartments, retail, restaurants, and all kinds of stuff. You don't build communities with this stuff because renters don't have as much buy in with a community and they have a lot of what they need within walking distance.
Yeah, things are a lot different now than what you and I probably grew up in. I definitely wouldn’t want to leave here but i don’t think I’ll have a choice in the next few years unless something changes.
I would say in my 35 years in Bergen county I can agree, my parents neighborhood is getting its first apartment building up in Mahwah. One of her neighbors passed away in her mid 90s and had a full acre with a beautiful garden, now it's four monster houses with little strips of grass in between and all four houses are the same boring gray and look identical. When real estate is hot, developers are going to stuff us into the turds they're churning out.
How many % increase on ridgewood property tax this year?
Ridgewood and Tenafly are the brand standard for Bergen County tax anxiety. I can’t even imagine the increase they took this year.
So Which town do u live in now?
Paramus
Paramus is very nice and lower taxes for a decent house size
But that decent house size costs a tier above the surrounding towns. A hard town to get into as FHB.
Question - would it be worth moving here for work? Got reassigned to my companies Hackensack office, I live in Essex county and the commute is a brutal 1 hr 30 min, but it seems like Bergen lacks public transit to get into the city (or anywhere really)is really unwalkable and the rent prices are through the roof. Should I stay put or are there nice areas where I could rent a two bed for under $2,500?
There are many garden apartments under 2500. Not sure why you say that but public transit is pretty good unless you go into the northern towns north of Route 4, where you're limited to buses and a distance from major highways. I'm not sure Bergen is any less walkable than Essex. If you're searching Hackensack, try to focus on the nicer areas, like Summit Ave.
Gathering opinions on Englewood. With increasing prices/developments, do you think the affluent area will slowly creep into or take over the rougher areas?
Imo yes, location too attractive to commuters.
Looking at upper saddle River - wondering if anyone can provide specific details on commute to the city. Bus over train? Is it doable? Any other comments on USR in general? We currently live in fort Lee/cliffside park area - we have two boys elementary school age and want to move for a bigger yard/house, better schools and more suburban feel for them (quieter neighborhoods where they can play outside etc) Appreciate any and all advice!
You can take the ShortLine bus to Port Authority, it’s usually around a 50-minute commute which is not bad. You could also drive to Port Imperial about 35min and take the ferry.
Upper Saddle River is a quiet, historic town with a great reputation, beautiful surrounding neighborhoods, lots of green space, and highly rated Blue Ribbon schools. It’s very family-friendly and offers a more relaxed pace compared to towns closer to the city. I used to live in Cliffside Park, and USR would feel like a refreshing change for your family with more space, less congestion, and a strong sense of community. I’m a local realtor in Northern Bergen and have helped a number of families settle in that area, so if you have any questions about the move or what to expect, I’m happy to help!
Is upper saddle river very walkable? Is it also good for biking?
No, I don’t think it’s walkable since there is no downtown/Main Street. Ridgewood, Westwood, hillsdale, allendale, Ramsey, ho-ho-kus, are all pretty walkable
I would not move, especially if you have babies incoming.
Will be moving soon to Dumont! Want to hear from the residents on their thoughts growing up there wife and i have a son <year old. Hows the town it self? School system? Park system? I already know its not anywhere near a highway so commutes are going to be min 20-30mim anywhere lol
Excited to be a part of it!
Dumont is a lovely place. I love Veterans Memorial Park. You have good access into southern NY and you’re still relatively close to Rt 4. You have good bus system access and good food options. Considering the town is really small, it’s easy to get around on foot. Not much traffic aside from Madison Ave, and when the train passes it sucks.
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Without knowing what you guys do and where you’re coming from it’s tough to say what you should ask for
I’m gonna say anywhere in BC should be fine in terms of safety. Obviously ymmv but we’re overall blessed over here
You can look at towns around Route 4/17 for options
Having your own space and a budget of 700k is tough. I think the average price of houses being listed starts at 600k and they’re being bidded way over for NY money bidding top dollar
Gonna say most of the county is blue with some red areas/pockets, you’ll see the Trumpy flags still around but it’s pretty minimal
Hi! I am looking to buy a condo on prospect Ave in Hackensack NJ, and I am concerned about Teterboro airport planes flying right over. Has anyone had issues dealing with the noise? Is it something that is heard from inside your apartment/ bothersome at night? Do they ever take a break from flying? Any information is very helpful. Thank you!
Hi everyone! I am a current Bergen County resident considering moving to Old Tappan. As a brown family, I am concerned about diversity, being welcomed and not one of the few. Also, is the political stance still red? Should I reconsider? Thank you for your help! yes, I am doing my own research…this is part of that! :-) And sorry about posting in the incorrect location the first time! This is my first post- thanks again!
anyone heard anything about this building 6040 on Boulevard East? interested in this apt, seems to be the only "affordable" thing out that that isn't a piece: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/6040-Boulevard-East-3K-West-New-York-NJ-07093/2059947195_zpid/
That is Hudson county, but maybe cheap because it’s a studio?
ah right, i always forget that little carve out of hudson county there. thank you! will post in r/HudsonCounty too.
Hi everyone, We’re a young family considering a move to Bergen County, and a few homes in Emerson have really caught our eye.
I’ve come across mixed opinions about the schools. Some reviews mention high teacher turnover, limited AP options, and not many extracurricular activities. A few students also commented that the faculty isn’t very supportive.
For those familiar with the area:
What’s your honest take on Emerson schools today?
Have things improved in recent years?
Would you recommend Emerson for families with school-age kids?
The town itself seems nice and family-friendly, it’s really just the schools we’re unsure about. Any local insight or recent experience would be super helpful!
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Are you Filipino?
No
It's a good enough town but it's too far from Route 4, meaning even if you don't commute to NYC getting anywhere out of Bergenfield will take longer
Great area with awesome surrounding towns. Public transportation is not great though, very suburban. However still 20 mins from GWB.