New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Fort Lee, NJ
About Fort Lee
Fort Lee (population about 41,000) is the Bergen County town with the most direct NYC connection: the George Washington Bridge lands here, making it a dense, high-rise borough with a famous Korean-American enclave along Main Street. Housing runs from luxury Hudson-view condos and apartment towers near the bridge to single-family colonials in the borough's western and southern sections. It is also the birthplace of the American film industry, with Fort Lee Historic Park marking the Revolutionary War encampment site.
Home prices in Fort Lee
Home prices in Fort Lee vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Fort Lee
- Fort Lee Historic Park (Palisades Interstate Park) — Revolutionary War site with Hudson views and hiking.
- The George Washington Bridge — the world's busiest motor vehicle bridge, landing in Fort Lee (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Main Street — the borough's Korean dining and shopping corridor.
- Constitution Park — (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Overpeck Creek / Overpeck County Park — green space along the borough's west side (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Ross Dock — Palisades riverside park under the bridge (could not fully verify; see below).
Commuting from Fort Lee
- No rail station; buses are the workhorse.
- NJ Transit buses 154, 156, 158, and 159 to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan; buses 171, 175, 178, 181, 182, 186, and 188 to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal; Rockland Coaches and local service on the 751, 753, 755, and 756 (Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate bus ride to Midtown: ~20–40 minutes (approximate; varies with traffic).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~15–30 minutes (approximate; across the George Washington Bridge).
Schools in Fort Lee
Public schools: Fort Lee 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.
Fort Lee FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fort Lee, NJ?
Home prices in Fort Lee vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Fort Lee, NJ?
No rail station; buses are the workhorse. - Which school district serves Fort Lee, NJ?
Fort Lee is served by Fort Lee School District. 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.