New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to River Edge, NJ
About River Edge
River Edge is a suburban borough on the Hackensack River, notable for having two in-town NJ Transit stations and for Historic New Bridge Landing — the Revolutionary War site with the Steuben House, Campbell-Christie House and Demarest House. Housing is largely single-family on quiet streets, with parks including the River Edge Arboretum, Veterans Memorial Park, and Brookside Park.
Home prices in River Edge
Home prices in River Edge vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in River Edge
- Historic New Bridge Landing — Steuben House, Campbell-Christie House (c. 1774, shown below), and Demarest House.
- River Edge station — Pascack Valley Line stop (shown below; the station appeared in the 2008 film 'Be Kind Rewind').
- River Edge Avenue Bridge over the Hackensack River (shown below).
- Van Saun County Park — county park with zoo, train ride, and playground.
- River Edge Arboretum and Cherry Blossom Park — neighborhood green spaces.
- Veterans Memorial Park and Brookside Park.
Commuting from River Edge
- NJ Transit rail: two in-town stations — River Edge and New Bridge Landing — on the Pascack Valley Line to Hoboken; transfer at Secaucus Junction for New York Penn Station.
- Approximate weekday trip: ~45–55 minutes to Hoboken; about 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes to New York Penn via Secaucus (varies by train).
- Bus: NJ Transit 165 to Port Authority; local 756/762; Rockland Coaches 11T/11AT to Port Authority.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~30–45 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Schools in River Edge
Public schools: River Edge Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
River Edge FAQs
- What is the housing market like in River Edge, NJ?
Home prices in River Edge vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from River Edge, NJ?
NJ Transit rail: two in-town stations — River Edge and New Bridge Landing — on the Pascack Valley Line to Hoboken; transfer at Secaucus Junction for New York Penn Station. - Which school district serves River Edge, NJ?
River Edge is served by River Edge Public Schools. 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.