New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Secaucus, NJ
About Secaucus
Secaucus (2020 population 22,181, per Wikipedia) is Hudson County's most suburban municipality — a blend of Meadowlands wetlands, quiet residential neighborhoods, major transportation infrastructure, big-box retail, and light industry. It is best known for Secaucus Junction, the rail interchange that gives the town one of the fastest rail commutes to Manhattan in the entire New York metro.
Home prices in Secaucus
The median listing price in Secaucus is $499,000.
Top places in Secaucus
- Secaucus Junction station — the town's transit crown jewel (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The Secaucus water tower (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Kane Stadium — home field of Secaucus High School football and baseball (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The Meadowlands wetlands and the Hackensack River.
- The Plaza at the Meadows / Harmon Cove retail and outlet corridor.
- Laurel Hill Park (Snake Hill) with Manhattan views.
Commuting from Secaucus
- Secaucus Junction: NJ Transit trains reach New York Penn Station in approximately 13–14 minutes on average (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026) — one of the shortest rail commutes in the region.
- NJ Transit buses and the nearby Lincoln Tunnel corridor provide additional Manhattan options.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~15–30 minutes (approximate; highly traffic-dependent).
Schools in Secaucus
Public schools: Secaucus 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.
Secaucus FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Secaucus, NJ?
The median listing price in Secaucus is $499,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Secaucus, NJ?
Secaucus Junction: NJ Transit trains reach New York Penn Station in approximately 13–14 minutes on average (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026) — one of the shortest rail commutes in the region. - Which school district serves Secaucus, NJ?
Secaucus is served by Secaucus School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.