New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Lyndhurst, NJ
About Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst is a Bergen County township of about 22,000 residents on the edge of the Meadowlands, blending dense residential neighborhoods with major commercial and entertainment draws. It is home to the long-running Medieval Times dinner theater, sits minutes from MetLife Stadium and the American Dream complex, and offers Meadowlands views and county parkland. A brand-new NJ Transit station opened in June 2025, modernizing the town's rail gateway.
Home prices in Lyndhurst
Home prices in Lyndhurst vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Lyndhurst
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament — the landmark castle on Route 17 (shown in the Commons photo below).
- New Lyndhurst station (opened June 2025) — modern rail gateway (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Meadowlands views and trails (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Riverside County Park — county parkland along the Passaic River.
- Municipal Park and the township's recreation facilities.
- Yearance House / River Road School historic area.
Commuting from Lyndhurst
- NJ Transit Main Line; in-town station: Lyndhurst (new station opened June 8, 2025), plus nearby Delawanna (Clifton) (per NJ Transit and Wikipedia Main Line station data; read September 24, 2026).
- Direct train to Hoboken; to NY Penn via Secaucus Junction transfer — a sample itinerary with transfer runs about 1h04 (Rome2Rio/Moovit; read September 24, 2026).
- NJ Transit bus Route 109 direct to Port Authority in about 19 minutes; routes 192/199 also serve the area (Moovit; read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Manhattan: ~14 minutes with no traffic (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Lyndhurst
Public schools: Lyndhurst Public 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.
Lyndhurst FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lyndhurst, NJ?
Home prices in Lyndhurst vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Lyndhurst, NJ?
NJ Transit Main Line; in-town station: Lyndhurst (new station opened June 8, 2025), plus nearby Delawanna (Clifton) (per NJ Transit and Wikipedia Main Line station data; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Lyndhurst, NJ?
Lyndhurst is served by Lyndhurst Public School District. 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.