New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to North Arlington, NJ
About North Arlington
North Arlington is a compact Bergen County borough of about 16,000 residents on a ridge above the Meadowlands, just north of Kearny and the Passaic River. It is a dense borough with a strong local identity, affordable housing stock of older colonials and multi-family homes, and Ridge Road (Route 17) as its commercial spine. The borough is famous among pop-culture fans as the home of Pizza Land, the pizzeria featured in the opening credits of The Sopranos.
Home prices in North Arlington
Home prices in North Arlington vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in North Arlington
- Pizza Land on Belleville Turnpike — the pizzeria from *The Sopranos* opening credits (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Riverside County Park — county parkland along the Passaic River.
- North Arlington High School (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Borough Hall on Ridge Road (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Ridge Road commercial corridor and Meadowlands views.
Commuting from North Arlington
- No passenger rail station in town; the nearest practical rail option is Lyndhurst on the Main Line, though it is not walkable from much of the borough (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026).
- NJ Transit direct bus Route 109 to Port Authority Bus Terminal in about 35 minutes; routes 30/40/76 provide local and Newark connections (Moovit; read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~16 minutes with no traffic (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
Schools in North Arlington
Public schools: North Arlington 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.
North Arlington FAQs
- What is the housing market like in North Arlington, NJ?
Home prices in North Arlington vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from North Arlington, NJ?
No passenger rail station in town; the nearest practical rail option is Lyndhurst on the Main Line, though it is not walkable from much of the borough (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves North Arlington, NJ?
North Arlington is served by North Arlington 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.