Moving to Garwood, NJ

About Garwood

Garwood is a tiny borough (under one square mile) tucked between Westfield and Cranford — dense, walkable, and convenient, with modest single-family homes, condos, and a small downtown on Center Street. A practical, location-driven choice for commuters priced out of its larger neighbors.

Home prices in Garwood

Home prices in Garwood vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Garwood

• Downtown Garwood (Center Street) — local shops and eateries (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Garwood station (Raritan Valley Line).
• Garwood municipal building (shown in the Commons photo below).
• North Avenue (Route 28) commercial corridor.
• Easy access to downtown Westfield and Cranford minutes away.

Commuting from Garwood

• NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line: Garwood station. Per NJ Transit RVL timetable data (read September 24, 2026), Garwood to Newark Penn runs about 30–35 minutes; transfer at Newark Penn for NY Penn, for a typical total of ~60–75 minutes.
• Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~35–50 minutes (approximate; no-traffic routing).

Schools in Garwood

Public schools: Garwood 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.

Garwood FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Garwood, NJ?
  Home prices in Garwood vary by neighborhood and property type.
• How is the commute from Garwood, NJ?
  NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line: Garwood station. Per NJ Transit RVL timetable data (read September 24, 2026), Garwood to Newark Penn runs about 30–35 minutes; transfer at Newark Penn for NY Penn, for a typical total of ~60–75 minutes.
• Which school district serves Garwood, NJ?
  Garwood is served by Garwood 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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