New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Teaneck, NJ
About Teaneck
Teaneck is Bergen County's large township — part suburb, part small city — with no current passenger rail but one of the county's densest bus networks. Its draws include the 46-acre Votee Park, the Teaneck Creek Conservancy, the Hackensack River Greenway, the Puffin Cultural Forum, Teaneck Cinemas, and the landmark Teaneck Armory. Cedar Lane and Teaneck Road form busy commercial corridors; housing ranges from garden apartments and condos to colonials and split-levels.
Home prices in Teaneck
Home prices in Teaneck vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Teaneck
- Votee Park — 46-acre flagship park.
- Teaneck Creek Conservancy — wetlands trails and art.
- Hackensack River Greenway — riverfront walking.
- Overpeck County Park — nearby county parkland.
- Puffin Cultural Forum and Teaneck Cinemas — arts and film.
- Teaneck Armory — landmark venue (shown below).
- Teaneck High School main entrance (shown below) and the Caspar Westervelt House, 1763 (shown below).
Commuting from Teaneck
- No current passenger train service. Nearest NJ Transit rail: New Bridge Landing (Pascack Valley Line, River Edge) and Anderson Street (Hackensack). The Northern Branch/Hudson-Bergen Light Rail restoration is proposed only.
- NJ Transit bus: 155, 157, 165R, 167, 168 to Port Authority; 171, 175, 178, 182, 186 to George Washington Bridge Bus Station; plus local routes. Rockland Coaches 11T/11AT to Port Authority; Route 4 jitneys to the GWB.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~25–40 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Schools in Teaneck
Public schools: Teaneck 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.
Teaneck FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Teaneck, NJ?
Home prices in Teaneck vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Teaneck, NJ?
No current passenger train service. Nearest NJ Transit rail: New Bridge Landing (Pascack Valley Line, River Edge) and Anderson Street (Hackensack). The Northern Branch/Hudson-Bergen Light Rail restoration is proposed only. - Which school district serves Teaneck, NJ?
Teaneck is served by Teaneck Public Schools. 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.