Moving to Allendale
Everything you need to know before buying in Allendale, Bergen County.
Why Move Here?
- ●Excellent schools including top-ranked Northern Highlands Regional High School
- ●Small-town charm with a population under 7,000
- ●NJ Transit Main Line train station for commuting to NYC
- ●The Celery Farm — a premier birding and nature preserve
- ●Safe, quiet neighborhoods with low crime rates
- ●Strong community organizations and volunteer spirit
Commute to NYC
Primary Method
NJ Transit Main Line
Duration
50-65 minutes to Hoboken, then PATH or ferry to Manhattan
Train Station
Allendale Station (on West Allendale Avenue)
Bus Routes
NJ Transit Bus 148
Allendale has its own NJ Transit train station on the Main Line, providing direct service to Hoboken Terminal. From Hoboken, commuters transfer to PATH trains or NY Waterway ferry to reach Manhattan. The 148 bus also provides service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Cost of Living
Allendale is an upper-middle-class Bergen County suburb with costs above state and national averages. Housing and property taxes are the primary drivers of the elevated cost of living.
vs. NJ State Average
Approximately 40% above the New Jersey state average
vs. National Average
Approximately 70% above the national average
Pros
- +Top-ranked Northern Highlands Regional High School
- +Small-town feel with strong community bonds
- +Own NJ Transit train station for commuting
- +Beautiful natural areas including the Celery Farm
- +Safe and quiet residential neighborhoods
Cons
- –High property taxes common to Bergen County
- –Very limited commercial and retail options in town
- –Small town center with few dining and entertainment choices
- –Train commute to Manhattan requires a Hoboken transfer
- –Limited housing inventory due to small borough size