New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Little Ferry, NJ
About Little Ferry
Little Ferry is a small Bergen County borough of about 11,000 residents along the Hackensack River, just south of Ridgefield Park. It is a dense borough with a mix of older single-family homes, garden apartments, and newer condominium construction. Its location between Routes 46 and the New Jersey Turnpike makes it a convenient, relatively affordable base near the Meadowlands and minutes from the George Washington Bridge.
Home prices in Little Ferry
Home prices in Little Ferry vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Little Ferry
- Mehrhof Pond Wildlife Observation Area — borough nature spot along the waterways.
- Losen Slote Creek Park — creek-side parkland on the borough's edge.
- Little Ferry Public Library (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Borough Hall on Liberty Street (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Main Street commercial corridor.
- Hackensack River waterfront and Overpeck-area green space.
Commuting from Little Ferry
- No passenger rail station in town (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026).
- NJ Transit direct bus (Route 161) from Main St at Liberty St to Port Authority Bus Terminal in about 28–37 minutes — Moovit lists the fastest option at ~37 minutes; Rome2Rio shows an average ~28-minute ride with service about every 30 minutes (read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~15 minutes with no traffic, about 10.4 miles (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Little Ferry
Public schools: Little Ferry 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.
Little Ferry FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Little Ferry, NJ?
Home prices in Little Ferry vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Little Ferry, NJ?
No passenger rail station in town (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Little Ferry, NJ?
Little Ferry is served by Little Ferry 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.