New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Riverdale, NJ
About Riverdale
Riverdale is a compact borough in northeastern Morris County along the Pequannock and Pompton rivers, incorporated in 1923. Its mill, turnpike, and railroad heritage shows in landmarks like Slater's Mill (a gristmill site dating to before the Revolution, rebuilt 1842) and the Van Ness–Linen House, also known as the Glenburn estate (per Commons photo descriptions; read September 24, 2026). The borough center on the Newark-Pompton Turnpike keeps a small-town feel with a war memorial and easy river access.
Home prices in Riverdale
Home prices in Riverdale vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Riverdale
- Slater's Mill — historic gristmill site, rebuilt 1842 after earlier mills burned (per Commons photo description; read September 24, 2026).
- Glenburn estate (Van Ness–Linen House) — 1816 Van Ness house enlarged by later generations; owned from 1868 by portrait artist George Linen (per Commons photo description; read September 24, 2026).
- Borough center and war memorial on the Newark-Pompton Turnpike.
- Pequannock and Pompton river corridors — fishing and riverside walks.
- Nearby commercial district along Route 23.
Commuting from Riverdale
- No in-town rail station. Nearest rail: Montclair-Boonton Line stations in neighboring Wayne/Lincoln Park, roughly 10–15 minutes by car (approximate).
- NJ Transit bus 194 express runs from Port Authority along the Newark-Pompton Turnpike and Hamburg Turnpike through Riverdale, with full-route trips of roughly 65–71 minutes (per Moovit, read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~40–50 minutes (approximate; no-traffic routing; longer with traffic).
Schools in Riverdale
Public schools: Riverdale 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.
Riverdale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Riverdale, NJ?
Home prices in Riverdale vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Riverdale, NJ?
No in-town rail station. Nearest rail: Montclair-Boonton Line stations in neighboring Wayne/Lincoln Park, roughly 10–15 minutes by car (approximate). - Which school district serves Riverdale, NJ?
Riverdale is served by Riverdale School District. 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.