New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Garfield, NJ
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About Garfield
Garfield is a city of about 31,000 on the Passaic River, one of Bergen County's most affordable communities. Housing is dense and modest — two-family homes, garden apartments, and small colonials — with an older downtown along Passaic Street and River Drive. The Dundee Dam and the riverfront give the city its geography.
Home prices in Garfield
Home prices in Garfield vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Garfield
- The Dundee Dam — on the Passaic River (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Dahnert's Lake — the city's lake park (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Belmont Hill County Park — (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Post Ford Park — (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Garfield High School — (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Garfield City Hall — (shown in the Commons photo below).
- River Drive / Passaic Street — the city's commercial spine.
Commuting from Garfield
- Two stations on NJ Transit's Bergen County Line: Garfield station and Plauderville station (on the Saddle Brook border), with service to Hoboken Terminal and transfers at Secaucus Junction to NY Penn Station (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- NJ Transit buses 160 and 161 to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan; local service on the 702, 707, 709, and 758 (Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate rail ride to NY Penn (via Secaucus): ~40–55 minutes (approximate; not verified against the current timetable).
- Approximate bus ride to Midtown: ~35–50 minutes (approximate; varies with traffic).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~30–45 minutes (approximate; via Routes 46/3 to the Lincoln Tunnel).
Schools in Garfield
Public schools: Garfield 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.
Garfield FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Garfield, NJ?
Home prices in Garfield vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Garfield, NJ?
Two stations on NJ Transit's Bergen County Line: Garfield station and Plauderville station (on the Saddle Brook border), with service to Hoboken Terminal and transfers at Secaucus Junction to NY Penn Station (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Garfield, NJ?
Garfield is served by Garfield Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.