New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Ramsey, NJ
About Ramsey
Ramsey is a Bergen County borough of about 15,000 residents in the northwestern corner of the county, known for having two NJ Transit stations — a rarity — a vibrant Main Street downtown. The borough balances suburban comfort with genuine walkability downtown, and its Route 17 station offers substantial park-and-ride capacity plus Port Jervis Line service. Finch Park anchors the borough's recreation, and the historic Old Stone House dates to the 18th century.
Home prices in Ramsey
Home prices in Ramsey vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Ramsey
- Ramsey Main Street station and Ramsey Route 17 station (both shown in the Commons photos below).
- Downtown Main Street — shops, restaurants, and walkable streets.
- Old Stone House / Westervelt–Ackerson House (18th century) at 538 Island Road (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Finch Park at 194 Church Street — the borough's main park.
- Ramsey High School (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Union Cemetery; Ramsey Golf & Country Club.
Commuting from Ramsey
- Two in-town stations (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026):
- - Ramsey Main Street (Main/Bergen County Line)
- - Ramsey Route 17 (Main/Bergen County Line and Port Jervis Line; substantial parking)
- Train to Hoboken in about 1 hour; to NY Penn via Secaucus Junction transfer — Secaucus-to-Ramsey leg alone is about 46 minutes before the Penn transfer (NJ Transit schedules; read September 24, 2026).
- ShortLine/Rockland-area direct bus from Route 17/Lake Street to Port Authority in about 48 minutes (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Hoboken reference: ~37–40 minutes with no traffic (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Ramsey
Public schools: Ramsey 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.
Ramsey FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Ramsey, NJ?
Home prices in Ramsey vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Ramsey, NJ?
Two in-town stations (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026): - Which school district serves Ramsey, NJ?
Ramsey is served by Ramsey 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.