New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Norwood, NJ
About Norwood
Norwood is a small Bergen County borough of about 5,900 residents in the northeastern corner of the county, known for its heavily wooded lots, larger properties, and quiet suburban character. The borough has a genuine small-town center around Broadway and Tappan Road, and its Dutch colonial heritage survives in several National Register stone houses. Norwood Central Woods and Kennedy Park give residents substantial local green space.
Home prices in Norwood
Home prices in Norwood vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Norwood
- Norwood Central Woods — wooded borough preserve.
- Kennedy Park/Field — local recreation.
- Stone Point Park.
- Blauvelt House (1700) at 54 Tappan Road — National Register Dutch stone house (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The former Northern Branch station site (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Norwood
- No operating passenger rail station in town — the former Erie Railroad Northern Branch station site is historic only (shown in the Commons photo below) (per station histories; read September 24, 2026).
- NJ Transit bus Route 167 and Rockland Coaches stop around Tappan Road/Broadway; Rockland Coaches runs Port Authority to Tappan Road/Broadway in about 1h04 (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
- Practical rail alternative: Westwood on the Pascack Valley Line — train to Hoboken in about 47 minutes; full Port Authority rail itinerary via Secaucus about 1h14 (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Norwood
Public schools: Norwood 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.
Norwood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Norwood, NJ?
Home prices in Norwood vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Norwood, NJ?
No operating passenger rail station in town — the former Erie Railroad Northern Branch station site is historic only (shown in the Commons photo below) (per station histories; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Norwood, NJ?
Norwood is served by Norwood Public School. 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.