New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Leonia, NJ
About Leonia
Leonia is a compact Bergen County borough of about 9,300 residents just west of the Hudson River, minutes from the George Washington Bridge. Long known as an artists' and academics' enclave, it blends historic homes, mid-century streets, and a walkable Broad Avenue commercial corridor. Overpeck County Park — with its lake, trails, and sports fields — forms a major part of the borough's recreational life, and the town's public sculpture garden and active arts scene give it a distinctive cultural identity.
Home prices in Leonia
Home prices in Leonia vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Leonia
- Overpeck County Park — lake, trails, amphitheater, and sports facilities (partially in Leonia).
- Leonia Public Library — landmark civic building (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Leonia Sculpture Garden / Erika and David Boyd Sculpture Garden — outdoor art in the borough.
- Wood Park and Station Park — neighborhood green spaces.
- Broad Avenue — the borough's main street with shops and restaurants.
- Historic homes district, including the 1913-era Leonia High School building (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Leonia
- No passenger rail station in town (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026).
- NJ Transit direct bus from Broad Avenue/Fort Lee Road to Port Authority Bus Terminal in about 44–59 minutes (Moovit itinerary data; read September 24, 2026).
- Bus to the George Washington Bridge Bus Station in about 13 minutes (Moovit; read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~15 minutes with no traffic (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Leonia
Public schools: Leonia 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.
Leonia FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Leonia, NJ?
Home prices in Leonia vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Leonia, NJ?
No passenger rail station in town (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Leonia, NJ?
Leonia is served by Leonia 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.