Moving to Cresskill, NJ

About Cresskill

Cresskill is a small borough in northeastern Bergen County known for its the WWI-era Camp Merritt Memorial obelisk at its center and a classic suburban feel. Housing is a mix of mid-century capes and ranches alongside newer construction on quiet, tree-lined streets.

Home prices in Cresskill

The median listing price in Cresskill is $2,049,750.

Top places in Cresskill

• Camp Merritt Memorial — 66-foot obelisk (dedicated May 30, 1924; Gen. John J. Pershing gave the dedication address) honoring WWI soldiers who trained at Camp Merritt; the camp's center point.
• Cresskill Municipal Building — borough hall complex (shown in the Commons photo below).
• The borough's quiet residential streets and small neighborhood parks give it a classic walkable-suburb feel.

Commuting from Cresskill

• No train station in Cresskill.
• Bus: NJ Transit route 166, designated "Cresskill–Bergenfield–New York," runs directly to the Port Authority Bus Terminal (per the official NJ Transit schedule read September 24, 2026). Rome2Rio estimated about 1 hour 3 minutes by bus.
• Driving to Midtown is about 21 minutes with no traffic per Rome2Rio; with typical traffic, plan roughly 35–60 minutes (approximate).

Schools in Cresskill

Public schools: Cresskill Public 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.

Cresskill FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Cresskill, NJ?
  The median listing price in Cresskill is $2,049,750. Qualified
• How is the commute from Cresskill, NJ?
  No train station in Cresskill.
• Which school district serves Cresskill, NJ?
  Cresskill is served by Cresskill Public School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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