New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Allendale, NJ
About Allendale
Allendale is a residential Bergen County borough in the upper Saddle River valley, anchored by a small downtown around its NJ Transit station and known for its green spaces: the 71-acre Crestwood Park and the Celery Farm, a well-known natural area and birding spot. Housing is predominantly single-family on tree-lined streets, with a compact downtown core of shops and restaurants near the station and its landmark clocktower.
Home prices in Allendale
Home prices in Allendale vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Allendale
- Celery Farm — natural area and birding preserve.
- Crestwood Park — 71-acre park with fields, courts, and lake frontage.
- Downtown Allendale and the clocktower — small-town shopping and dining by the station (shown in the Commons photos below).
- John Fell House (Joseph B. Taylor House) — Revolutionary-era historic house (shown below).
- Lee Memorial Library — public library adjoining the municipal building (shown below).
- Allendale station area — commuter rail stop on the Main/Bergen County lines.
Commuting from Allendale
- NJ Transit rail: Allendale station on the Main Line and Bergen County Line to Hoboken; transfer at Secaucus Junction for New York Penn Station.
- Approximate weekday trip to Midtown Manhattan: about 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes via Secaucus (varies by train and connection).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~35–50 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
- Bus: Coach USA/Short Line service to Port Authority Bus Terminal; the municipality notes no NJ Transit bus service in the borough.
Schools in Allendale
Public schools: Allendale 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.
Allendale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Allendale, NJ?
Home prices in Allendale vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Allendale, NJ?
NJ Transit rail: Allendale station on the Main Line and Bergen County Line to Hoboken; transfer at Secaucus Junction for New York Penn Station. - Which school district serves Allendale, NJ?
Allendale is served by Allendale School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.