New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Northvale, NJ
About Northvale
Northvale is a small Bergen County borough of about 5,000 residents at the New York state line, named for its position in the northern valley of the Northern Branch corridor. It is a quiet, residential community of mid-century homes with a small-town feel, anchored by the Paris Avenue/Livingston Street commercial area and Veterans Memorial Park. The long-dormant Northern Branch rail corridor runs through town — the subject of a long-discussed light-rail extension that has never been built.
Home prices in Northvale
Home prices in Northvale vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Northvale
- Haring–Blauvelt House (1810) — National Register Dutch stone house (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The former Northern Branch rail corridor — historic railbed through town (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Veterans Memorial Park.
- Northvale Public Library.
- Paris Avenue/Livingston Street town center.
- The New York state-line area.
Commuting from Northvale
- No passenger rail station in town (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026).
- NJ Transit bus Route 167 and Rockland Coaches serve the borough from the Tappan Road/Paris Avenue area; Rockland Coaches runs Port Authority to Tappan Rd & Glanz Ave in about 1h07 (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
- Practical rail alternatives vary by location: Pearl River (NY), Montvale, or Park Ridge on the Pascack Valley Line.
Schools in Northvale
Public schools: Northvale Public School. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Northvale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Northvale, NJ?
Home prices in Northvale vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Northvale, NJ?
No passenger rail station in town (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Northvale, NJ?
Northvale is served by Northvale Public School. 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.