New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to New Milford, NJ
About New Milford
New Milford is a Bergen County borough of about 16,500 residents along the Hackensack River, just east of Paramus and Bergenfield. It is a solidly suburb with tree-lined streets of capes, ranches and split-levels, known for good value relative to its neighbors and a genuine small-town community feel. The borough's stretch of the Hackensack River and its historic buildings give it character beyond the typical bedroom suburb.
Home prices in New Milford
Home prices in New Milford vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in New Milford
- Art Center of Northern New Jersey — community arts venue (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The historic New Milford Plant of the Hackensack Water Company (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Demarest–Bloomer House (c. 1810) — Greek Revival historic home tied to Hackensack River trade (shown in the Commons photo below).
- New Milford Public Library.
- Borough Hall and the River Road commercial area.
- Hackensack River waterfront.
Commuting from New Milford
- No in-town passenger rail station; the nearest stations are River Edge and New Bridge Landing, just across the Hackensack River (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026).
- NJ Transit bus Route 167 direct to Port Authority Bus Terminal in about 48 minutes; local routes 753/756/762/772 also serve the borough (Moovit; read September 24, 2026).
- Rail itinerary via River Edge with Secaucus transfer to NY Penn in about 1h09 (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~26 minutes with no traffic (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
Schools in New Milford
Public schools: New Milford 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.
New Milford FAQs
- What is the housing market like in New Milford, NJ?
Home prices in New Milford vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from New Milford, NJ?
No in-town passenger rail station; the nearest stations are River Edge and New Bridge Landing, just across the Hackensack River (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves New Milford, NJ?
New Milford is served by New Milford Public School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.