Moving to Waldwick, NJ

About Waldwick

Waldwick is a classic railroad borough built around its restored Erie Railroad depot and signal tower, with a small downtown, Borough Park, and the landmark Hopper House. Route 17 and County Routes 502 and 507 cross the borough. Housing is largely single-family — capes, colonials, and ranch homes — on modest lots, with strong commuter appeal on two rail lines.

Home prices in Waldwick

Home prices in Waldwick vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Waldwick

• Restored Erie Railroad depot and signal tower (shown below).
• Hopper House, 1 Nordham Street (shown below).
• Borough Park playground (shown below).
• Waldwick station — Main/Bergen County Line stop (shown below).
• Borough Hall (shown below).
• Albert Smith House — historic home.

Commuting from Waldwick

• NJ Transit rail: Waldwick station on the Main Line and Bergen County Line to Hoboken; transfer at Secaucus Junction for New York Penn Station.
• Approximate weekday trip: ~50–60 minutes to Hoboken; about 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes to New York Penn via Secaucus (varies by train).
• Bus: Short Line service to Port Authority Bus Terminal.
• Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~35–50 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).

Schools in Waldwick

Public schools: Waldwick 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.

Waldwick FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Waldwick, NJ?
  Home prices in Waldwick vary by neighborhood and property type.
• How is the commute from Waldwick, NJ?
  NJ Transit rail: Waldwick station on the Main Line and Bergen County Line to Hoboken; transfer at Secaucus Junction for New York Penn Station.
• Which school district serves Waldwick, NJ?
  Waldwick is served by Waldwick Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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