Moving to Moonachie, NJ

About Moonachie

Moonachie (pronounced moo-NAH-kee) is a tiny Bergen County borough of about 3,000 residents in the heart of the Meadowlands, one of the smallest municipalities in the county. Named for a Lenape chief, it is a close-knit community wrapped around Moonachie Road, with warehouses and light industry alongside modest single-family streets. Its small size gives it a strong small-town civic feel, and the Meadowlands' open space sits just beyond its borders.

Home prices in Moonachie

Home prices in Moonachie vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Moonachie

• Moonachie Municipal Complex on Moonachie Road — borough hall and civic center (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Moonachie Fire Department and Rescue Squad (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Moonachie Road (CR 503) corridor (shown in the Commons photos below).
• Nearby Meadowlands and Losen Slote Creek natural areas.

Commuting from Moonachie

• No passenger rail station in town (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026).
• NJ Transit bus Route 161 to Port Authority Bus Terminal in about 44 minutes (Moovit; read September 24, 2026).
• Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~16 minutes with no traffic (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).

Schools in Moonachie

Public schools: Moonachie 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.

Moonachie FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Moonachie, NJ?
  Home prices in Moonachie vary by neighborhood and property type.
• How is the commute from Moonachie, NJ?
  No passenger rail station in town (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026).
• Which school district serves Moonachie, NJ?
  Moonachie is served by Moonachie 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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