Moving to Bogota, NJ

About Bogota

Bogota is a small, dense borough of about 8,800 on the east bank of the Hackensack River. Just 0.8 square miles, it is bisected by the CSX freight line: the eastern half is highly industrial with busy roads, while the western half is mainly suburban, with storefronts along West Main Street, River Road, and West Fort Lee Road (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Housing is a mix of modest single-family colonials, duplexes, and garden apartments. The borough's name is pronounced "buh-GOH-tə."

Home prices in Bogota

Home prices in Bogota vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Bogota

• Hackensack River waterfront — river views along River Road on Bogota's western edge.
• The Bogert House — historic stone house (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Bogota Borough Hall — civic center (shown in the Commons photo below).
• The former Bogota station — historic rail building integrated into a larger building (shown in the Commons photo below).
• West Main Street shops — local storefronts in the suburban west half of the borough.

Commuting from Bogota

• No rail station (passenger service to Bogota station ended in 1966; freight lines still run along the river).
• NJ Transit buses 155 and 168 to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan; 182 to the George Washington Bridge Bus Station; local service on the 83 (to Jersey City), 751, and 755 routes (Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
• Approximate bus ride to Midtown: ~40–55 minutes (approximate; varies with traffic).
• Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~25–35 minutes (approximate; via I-80/Route 4 to the George Washington Bridge).

Schools in Bogota

Public schools: Bogota Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Bogota FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Bogota, NJ?
  Home prices in Bogota vary by neighborhood and property type.
• How is the commute from Bogota, NJ?
  No rail station (passenger service to Bogota station ended in 1966; freight lines still run along the river).
• Which school district serves Bogota, NJ?
  Bogota is served by Bogota Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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