New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Carlstadt, NJ
About Carlstadt
Carlstadt is a small Meadowlands-edge borough of about 6,400, bordered by the New Jersey Turnpike and the Meadowlands. It has a mixed character: modest residential streets of capes and ranches alongside warehouses, commercial corridors, and the Meadowlands Sports Complex right next door in East Rutherford. Housing is relatively affordable for the area, with single-family homes, duplexes, and apartment buildings.
Home prices in Carlstadt
Home prices in Carlstadt vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Carlstadt
- Meadowlands adjacency — the Meadowlands Sports Complex (MetLife Stadium, Meadowlands Racetrack, American Dream) sits just across the borough line in East Rutherford.
- Carlstadt municipal building — civic center (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Carlstadt firehouse — historic fire department building (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Route 17 and Route 120 commercial corridors — dining and shopping along the borough's edges.
Commuting from Carlstadt
- No rail station (the borough's former station on the Hackensack and New York Railroad closed in 1967; the tracks are now used by NJ Transit's Pascack Valley Line, per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- NJ Transit buses 161, 163, and 164 to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan; 76 to Newark; local service on the 703 and 772 routes (Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate bus ride to Midtown: ~35–50 minutes (approximate; varies with traffic).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~25–35 minutes (approximate; via the NJ Turnpike).
Schools in Carlstadt
Public schools: Carlstadt 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.
Carlstadt FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Carlstadt, NJ?
Home prices in Carlstadt vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Carlstadt, NJ?
No rail station (the borough's former station on the Hackensack and New York Railroad closed in 1967; the tracks are now used by NJ Transit's Pascack Valley Line, per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Carlstadt, NJ?
Carlstadt is served by Carlstadt Public Schools. 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.