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Moving to High Bridge, NJ
$385,000Median listing price
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About High Bridge
High Bridge is a small borough (about 3,600 residents) built around the Raritan Valley Line's western terminus, the South Branch gorge, and the Columbia Trail. Housing is a mix of Victorian and early-20th-century homes near downtown plus postwar neighborhoods.
Home prices in High Bridge
The median listing price in High Bridge is $385,000.
Top places in High Bridge
- High Bridge station — the Raritan Valley Line terminus.
- Columbia Trail — the rail-trail begins (or ends) here; trailhead sign shown in the Commons photo below.
- Lake Solitude — the falls and dam on the South Branch (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Main Street — the borough's small downtown.
- Union Forge Park — riverside park below the falls.
- The South Branch gorge views.
Commuting from High Bridge
- NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line High Bridge station is in the borough — the line's western terminus (per NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line station pages).
- Approximate train time from High Bridge to New York Penn: ~1h50m–2h5m (approximate; Raritan Valley Line requires a transfer at Newark Penn, no one-seat ride to Manhattan).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~65–80 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Schools in High Bridge
Public schools: High Bridge School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
High Bridge FAQs
- What is the housing market like in High Bridge, NJ?
The median listing price in High Bridge is $385,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from High Bridge, NJ?
NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line High Bridge station is in the borough — the line's western terminus (per NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line station pages). - Which school district serves High Bridge, NJ?
High Bridge is served by High Bridge School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.