New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Cliffside Park, NJ
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About Cliffside Park
Cliffside Park is a dense, urban-feeling borough of about 25,700 perched atop the Hudson Palisades, with sweeping Manhattan skyline views from its eastern streets. It has one of Bergen County's strongest commuter profiles: Palisade Avenue is lined with mid-rise apartment buildings, co-ops, and condos, while side streets hold single-family capes and colonials.
Home prices in Cliffside Park
Home prices in Cliffside Park vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Cliffside Park
- Manhattan skyline views from the Palisades-top eastern streets (Palisade Avenue).
- Anderson Avenue and Palisade Avenue — the borough's main dining and shopping corridors.
- Cliffside Park High School — (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Cliffside Park Municipal Complex — civic center (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Sharon Plaza — (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Cliffside Park's School No. 3 cupola — (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Cliffside Park
- No rail station; commuters use the bus.
- NJ Transit bus lines 156, 159, and 181 offer service to and from Manhattan; the 22 serves Jersey City; local service on the 751 and 755 routes (Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate bus ride to Midtown: ~30–45 minutes (approximate; varies with traffic).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~25–35 minutes (approximate; via the George Washington Bridge).
Schools in Cliffside Park
Public schools: Cliffside Park 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.
Cliffside Park FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Cliffside Park, NJ?
Home prices in Cliffside Park vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Cliffside Park, NJ?
No rail station; commuters use the bus. - Which school district serves Cliffside Park, NJ?
Cliffside Park is served by Cliffside Park 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.