Moving to Harrington Park, NJ

About Harrington Park

Harrington Park is a quiet borough of about 4,700 on the county's northern east side, near the Oradell Reservoir. It is almost entirely residential — larger colonials and split-levels on leafy lots, with a small village center. Historic Dutch sandstone houses like the Blauvelt House speak to its colonial roots. It has a small-town feel; public schools are in the Northern Valley regional district (see the state report card in Town links).

Home prices in Harrington Park

Home prices in Harrington Park vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Harrington Park

• The Blauvelt House — historic Dutch stone house (shown in the Commons photo below).
• The former Harrington Park station — historic rail building (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Harrington Park Borough Hall — (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Dorotockeys Run — local waterway (shown in the Commons photo below).
• The village center along Schraalenburgh Road — local shops.
• Oradell Reservoir proximity — reservoir views on the borough's west side (could not fully verify; see below).

Commuting from Harrington Park

• No rail station (the former Harrington Park station closed with the Northern Branch's passenger service in 1966).
• NJ Transit bus 167 provides service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan; Coach USA's Rockland Coaches 20/20T routes also serve the Port Authority (Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
• Approximate bus ride to Midtown: ~45–60 minutes (approximate; varies with traffic).
• Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~35–50 minutes (approximate; via the Palisades Interstate Parkway to the George Washington Bridge).

Schools in Harrington Park

Public schools: Harrington Park 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.

Harrington Park FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Harrington Park, NJ?
  Home prices in Harrington Park vary by neighborhood and property type.
• How is the commute from Harrington Park, NJ?
  No rail station (the former Harrington Park station closed with the Northern Branch's passenger service in 1966).
• Which school district serves Harrington Park, NJ?
  Harrington Park is served by Harrington Park 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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