New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Preakness, NJ
$617,700Median home value
Passaic CountyArea
NJ Transit to Manhattan; easy I-80 accessCommute profile
About Preakness
Wayne's northern section, Preakness is known for grand colonials, the Preakness Hills Country Club and the historic Dey Mansion (Washington's headquarters). It's suburban luxury with Wayne schools and quick routes to the city.
Home prices in Preakness
The median home value in Preakness is $617,700.
Top places in Preakness
- Preakness Hills Country Club — A classic private club with golf, tennis, and dining
- Dey Mansion — George Washington's 1780 headquarters, now a museum
- High Mountain Park Preserve — Trails, the lava-rock cliffs, and skyline views
- Willowbrook Mall area — Shopping and dining at the township's retail hub
Commuting from Preakness
- To Manhattan — About 50–60 minutes via NJ Transit from Mountain View or Wayne stations
- To I-80 / Route 23 — About 5–10 minutes
- To Morristown — Roughly 25 minutes southwest
Preakness FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Preakness, NJ?
The median home value in Preakness is $617,700. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Preakness, NJ?
To Manhattan — About 50–60 minutes via NJ Transit from Mountain View or Wayne stations
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.