New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Edgewater, NJ
About Edgewater
Edgewater is a Hudson River borough of about 14,000 that transformed from an industrial waterfront into one of Bergen County's most sought-after riverfront addresses. Housing is dominated by luxury condo and townhouse developments along River Road, plus mid-century apartments and a few older single-family pockets. The borough is known for the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, Manhattan views, the famous wild parrots of Edgewater, and Mitsuwa Marketplace, the area's destination Japanese supermarket.
Home prices in Edgewater
Home prices in Edgewater vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Edgewater
- Hudson River Waterfront Walkway — riverfront promenade with Manhattan views (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Edgewater Landing — the NY Waterway ferry terminal (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Burdett's Landing — historic ferry landing on the river (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Mitsuwa Marketplace — the destination Japanese supermarket and food court on River Road.
- City Place and Edgewater Commons — shopping districts along River Road.
- Edgewater Public Library — (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The wild parrots of Edgewater — the borough's famous feral monk parakeet colony.
Commuting from Edgewater
- No rail station; commuters use the bus or ferry.
- NJ Transit buses 156, 158, and 159 serve the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan; the 188 goes to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal; local service on the 751 and 755 (Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- NY Waterway ferry from Edgewater Landing (at Route 5 and River Road) to the West Midtown Ferry Terminal in Manhattan, with free transfer to a Manhattan bus network; the borough runs a shuttle to the landing (Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate ferry ride to Midtown: ~15–20 minutes (approximate; plus shuttle/bus connections).
- Approximate bus ride to Midtown: ~35–50 minutes (approximate; varies with traffic).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~25–40 minutes (approximate; via River Road/Henry Hudson Drive to the George Washington Bridge).
Schools in Edgewater
Public schools: Edgewater 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.
Edgewater FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Edgewater, NJ?
Home prices in Edgewater vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Edgewater, NJ?
No rail station; commuters use the bus or ferry. - Which school district serves Edgewater, NJ?
Edgewater is served by Edgewater 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.