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NJ Transit Bus 167 Direct to Port Authority. Niche "Highly Rated."
Bergen's Most Underrated Central Borough.
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→New Milford is one of Bergen County's most centrally positioned and most consistently overlooked boroughs. Incorporated March 11, 1922, the 2.68-square-mile community of nearly 17,000 residents borders Hackensack, Bergenfield, Dumont, Paramus, River Edge, and Oradell — sitting at the crossroads of central Bergen County with access in every direction. NJ Transit bus route 167 runs direct to Port Authority Bus Terminal. The Pascack Valley Line stations at River Edge and New Bridge Landing are a 5-minute drive. The borough has restaurants and parks that Niche specifically calls out as abundant — a density of amenities unusual for a community of this size and price tier. Jack Antonoff, founding member of fun. and Bleachers, was born here — not a marketing point, just evidence that creative people have found New Milford worth living in.
The school district — own K–12, 4 schools, 2,037 students, 12.3:1 ratio, District Factor Group FG — is rated "highly rated" by Niche. New Milford HS (Knights, Green and White, 580 students, 12.2:1) is the athletic and academic anchor of a borough where 30.1% of residents are foreign-born and a growing Korean and South Asian community has added cultural depth to the borough's historic European-American working base. Median home in the $600K–$750K range. Tax rate of 4.035% — Bergen County's highest — but a 2024 average tax bill of only $13,425, reflecting lower assessed values relative to the rate. New Milford is for buyers who want central Bergen County at a practical price with the borough's genuine community character rather than its better-marketed neighbors' reputations.
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NJ Transit Bus 167 — Direct to Port Authority
River Edge PVL ~5 min drive · 29 min avg commute
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Niche "Highly Rated" Schools · DFG FG
4 schools · 2,037 students · 12.3:1 · Knights HS
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Median ~$600K–$750K · $13,425 Avg Bill
4.035% rate · lower assessed values offset rate
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30.1% Foreign-Born · Growing Korean & Asian
~17,000 residents · culturally diverse central Bergen
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"A Lot of Restaurants and Parks" (Niche)
Central Bergen · borders 6 communities
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Birthplace of Jack Antonoff
fun. · Bleachers · Grammy producer · NJ native
Commute & Connectivity
Getting There From Here
New Milford's primary commuter asset is NJ Transit bus route 167 to Port Authority Bus Terminal, complemented by the Pascack Valley Line at nearby River Edge and New Bridge Landing stations, and strong highway access via Routes 4, 17, and the Garden State Parkway.
NYC Port Authority (Bus)
NJ Transit route 167 · direct service
~35–45
minutes by bus
Hoboken Terminal (Train)
Drive to River Edge or New Bridge Landing (~5 min) · PVL
~40–50
minutes total to Hoboken
George Washington Bridge
Via Rt-4 E / Fort Lee Rd · ~10 miles
~20–25
minutes by car (off-peak)
Newark Liberty Airport
Via Garden State Pkwy S · ~20 miles
~25
minutes by car
Hackensack / Paramus
Via River Rd / Rt-4 · ~5 miles
~10
minutes by car
Public Schools
Education That Raises Property Values
New Milford runs its own K–12 district with 4 schools and 2,037 students — Niche rates the schools "highly rated" — including New Milford High School, the Knights, 580 students, 12.2:1 ratio.
| School | Grades | Type | Student:Teacher | Rating |
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| Elementary Schools (2 schools) New Milford School District · 145 Madison Ave · K–5 |
K – 5 | Public | 12.3 : 1 | B+ |
| New Milford Middle School New Milford School District · DFG FG · Grades 6–8 |
6 – 8 | Public | 12.3 : 1 | B+ |
| New Milford High School 1 Snyder Circle · 580 students · Knights · Green & White |
9 – 12 | Public | 12.2 : 1 | B+ |
New Milford School District: District Factor Group FG · 4 schools · 2,037 students · 12.3:1 overall. New Milford HS: 580 students, 12.2:1, Knights, Green and White, 1 Snyder Circle. Niche: schools "highly rated." Bergen County Academies (BCA, Hackensack, ~10 min) accessible for qualifying students. Bergen County Technical Schools accessible.
Neighborhood Life
What Makes New Milford New Milford
Explore the borough's central Bergen dining scene, River Road parks along the Hackensack River, the growing Korean and Asian commercial corridor, and the community character of a 17,000-person borough that Niche praises for its restaurants, parks, and young professional population.
"A Lot of Restaurants" — Niche's Specific Callout
Niche specifically cites New Milford's restaurant density as one of the borough's standout characteristics — unusual for a Bergen County community guide to call out explicitly. Along River Road, Madison Avenue, and the main commercial corridors, New Milford has a dining density that reflects its 17,000-person population, its diverse demographic profile, and its position at central Bergen County's commercial crossroads. For a borough of its price tier, the restaurant variety is genuine.
Restaurant Dense · Niche Endorsed · Commercial Corridors
Korean & Asian Dining — Growing Commercial Presence
New Milford's growing Korean and South Asian communities — part of the broader 30.1% foreign-born population and significant Asian resident base — have produced Korean restaurants, Asian specialty markets, and international dining options that reflect the borough's evolving demographic character. Bergen County's Korean-American community extends north from Fort Lee and Palisades Park into communities like New Milford, and the commercial dining culture follows the community.
Korean · South Asian · International · Growing Community
Local Restaurants & Diners — River Road Corridor
River Road is New Milford's primary commercial corridor — with local restaurants, diners, delis, and cafés that serve the borough's working-family population. The corridor connects to neighboring Hackensack, Bergenfield, and River Edge commercial districts, giving New Milford practical daily dining access that extends well beyond the in-borough options into the broader central Bergen commercial ecosystem.
River Road · Local Diners · Delis · Working Community
Paramus Retail (~10 min) · Hackensack (~5 min)
Hackensack's Main Street commercial district and HackensackUMC are approximately 5 minutes east. Garden State Plaza and Bergen Town Center in Paramus are approximately 10 minutes west via Route 4. New Milford's central position — bordering six Bergen County communities — means that major retail is accessible in every direction within minutes. The borough's location gives it the retail access of Hackensack and Paramus without requiring the borough itself to host major commercial infrastructure.
~5 min Hackensack · ~10 min Paramus · Central Bergen
Jack Antonoff's Borough
Jack Antonoff — founding member of Steel Train and fun., solo artist as Bleachers, multiple Grammy-winning producer for Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, and others — was born in New Milford in 1984. He's one of the most commercially and critically successful musicians of his generation, and New Milford is where he grew up. Not a marketing point; just evidence that the borough has produced someone whose music has been heard by hundreds of millions of people. New Milford is where that started.
Jack Antonoff · fun. · Bleachers · Taylor Swift Producer · NM Native
Hackensack River Access
The Hackensack River runs along New Milford's eastern border — providing scenic waterway access and the River Road corridor that defines the borough's eastern edge. The river provides canoeing and kayaking access and connects New Milford to the broader Hackensack River Greenway that runs through central Bergen County from Oradell to the Meadowlands.
Hackensack River · Kayaking · River Road · Greenway
Hackensack River & River Road Parks
The Hackensack River forms New Milford's eastern border, with River Road providing access to waterfront parks and green space along the river corridor. Niche specifically cites parks as one of New Milford's standout amenities — "a lot of restaurants and parks" — reflecting a borough that has maintained meaningful open space along the river despite its density. The Hackensack River Greenway provides multi-borough trail access connecting New Milford to Oradell, River Edge, and the broader Bergen County park network.
Hackensack River · River Road · Greenway · Niche Endorsed Parks
Borough Parks & Recreation
New Milford maintains borough parks, athletic fields, and recreational facilities serving a community of 17,000 — one of Bergen County's larger boroughs by population. Youth soccer, baseball, and basketball leagues serve the borough's active family demographic. The school district's athletic facilities (Knights fields at 1 Snyder Circle) supplement the borough park system for youth athletics.
Youth Sports · Baseball · Soccer · Knights Athletics
HackensackUMC (~5 min) · Valley Hospital (~15 min)
HackensackUMC — Bergen County's #1 employer and top hospital — is approximately 5 minutes east in Hackensack. Valley Hospital (Ridgewood) is approximately 15 minutes west. Bergen Community College is approximately 10 minutes west in Paramus. For a central Bergen community of 17,000, New Milford's hospital proximity is exceptional — arguably better regional healthcare access than many more expensive neighboring communities.
~5 min HackensackUMC · Valley Hospital ~15 min · Bergen CC ~10 min
Oradell Reservoir & Regional Recreation (~10 min)
The Oradell Reservoir — a scenic drinking water reservoir managed by United Water — is adjacent to the borough in Oradell, approximately 5–10 minutes northwest. The surrounding Hackensack River watershed provides natural open space and birding opportunities that complement the borough's more urban residential character. For central Bergen residents who want access to natural landscapes without driving to the Ramapo Mountains, the river corridor and reservoir provide accessible local nature.
Oradell Reservoir · ~10 min · Hackensack Watershed · Birding
New Milford Public Library
Part of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System, serving one of central Bergen County's most diverse communities — with multilingual resources reflecting the Korean, South Asian, and other international communities within the borough's 30.1% foreign-born population. Strong children's programming serves the borough's active young professional and family demographic that Niche specifically identifies as defining New Milford's character.
Civic · BCCLS · Multilingual · Young Professionals
Niche: "One of the Best Places to Live in NJ" · "Highly Rated Schools"
Niche rates New Milford as one of the best places to live in New Jersey — with highly rated public schools, dense suburban feel, many restaurants and parks, many young professionals, and a liberal-leaning resident base. For a borough at the $600K–$750K price tier with a 4.035% tax rate, this Niche endorsement reflects genuine quality-of-life factors that the borough's lower profile in Bergen County's marketing landscape doesn't adequately communicate.
Niche Top NJ · Highly Rated · Dense Suburban · Young Professionals
30.1% Foreign-Born — Central Bergen Diversity
New Milford's 30.1% foreign-born population — with significant Asian (Korean, South Asian) and other international communities — reflects the borough's evolving demographic character. The historically European-American working-class community that built New Milford in the mid-20th century now coexists with Korean-American families, South Asian professionals, and other immigrant communities who have specifically chosen this accessible, centrally located Bergen County borough. The cultural layering is visible in the commercial corridors and reflects healthy community evolution.
30.1% Foreign-Born · Korean · South Asian · Evolving Community
Central Bergen Connectivity — 6 Bordering Communities
New Milford's geographic position is genuinely central — bordering Hackensack, Bergenfield, Dumont, Paramus, River Edge, and Oradell simultaneously. This six-community border means that New Milford residents access the amenities of six neighboring communities within minutes in every direction. HackensackUMC to the east. Garden State Plaza to the west. Bergen Community College to the northwest. Bergenfield's commercial district to the south. Oradell's quiet residential character to the north. New Milford sits at the intersection of all of them.
Borders 6 Communities · Central Bergen · Access in Every Direction
In-Borough Grocery & River Road Retail
New Milford has in-borough grocery access — ShopRite and other major grocery options accessible along the River Road and Madison Avenue commercial corridors. For a borough of 17,000 with significant working-family and immigrant populations, practical everyday grocery access at multiple price tiers is available within the borough or in immediately adjacent Hackensack and Bergenfield (approximately 5 minutes in either direction).
ShopRite · River Road · Madison Ave · In-Borough Grocery
Paramus (~10 min) · Hackensack (~5 min)
Garden State Plaza (Whole Foods, major retailers, dining) and Bergen Town Center are approximately 10 minutes west in Paramus. Hackensack's Main Street and River Street districts (ShopRite, HackensackUMC employment corridor, restaurant row) are approximately 5 minutes east. New Milford's central position gives unusually practical access to both Bergen County's dominant retail hub (Paramus) and its primary urban employment center (Hackensack) simultaneously.
~5 min Hackensack · ~10 min Paramus · Whole Foods · Best of Both
HackensackUMC (~5 min) · Bergen CC (~10 min)
HackensackUMC — Bergen County's top hospital and largest employer — is approximately 5 minutes east. Bergen Community College (Paramus, approximately 10 minutes west) serves the borough's continuing education and two-year degree community. Valley Hospital (Ridgewood) approximately 15 minutes. For a central Bergen borough of 17,000, New Milford's institutional access profile is exceptional — major hospital, major college, major retail, all within 10 minutes.
~5 min HackensackUMC · Bergen CC ~10 min · Valley Hospital ~15 min
By the Numbers
New Milford at a Glance
Municipality Type
Borough
Bergen County · ~2.68 sq mi · est. 1922
Population
~16,923
One of Bergen County's larger boroughs
Median Sale Price
~$600K–$750K
Zillow $710K · Homes.com $650K · +6% YoY
Avg Tax Bill (2024)
$13,425
4.035% rate (highest Bergen) · lower assessments
Bus to Port Authority
NJ Transit 167
Direct · ~35–45 min · PVL ~5 min drive
School District
K–12 · 12.3:1 · DFG FG
4 schools · 2,037 students · Knights HS
Zip Code
07646
Single zip borough
Famous Native
Jack Antonoff
fun. · Bleachers · Grammy producer · b. 1984
Explore the Area
Similar Towns Near New Milford
Buyers considering New Milford often explore these neighboring central Bergen County communities — all bordering or adjacent, each with a distinct character and price point.
Hackensack
Bordering · BCA · HackensackUMC · most affordable
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Bergenfield
Bordering · diverse · NJ Transit · "Little Manila"
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Dumont
Bordering · NJ Transit · family · up 24.8% YoY
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Paramus
Bordering · no income tax · Garden State Plaza
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River Edge
Bordering · Pascack Valley Line · quiet
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Oradell
Bordering · quiet · NJ Transit · upscale
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Teaneck
Nearby · diverse · strong schools · FDU
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Emerson
Nearby · NJ Transit · "Family Town"
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Maywood
Nearby · NJ Transit bus · practical mid-tier
→Common Questions
New Milford, NJ — Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers about buying, selling, taxes, schools, and daily life in New Milford — Bergen County's most underrated central borough, with NJ Transit bus 167 direct to Port Authority, Niche "highly rated" schools, a $600K–$750K SFH median, $13,425 average tax bill, HackensackUMC 5 minutes away, and Paramus retail 10 minutes west.
New Milford is a moderately competitive mid-tier market with meaningful variation across sources. Zillow ZHVI is $710,282 (+6.0% YoY). Homes.com 12-month median approximately $650K (+4.5%). Redfin showed $570K (November 2025, 17 sales). The true SFH working range is approximately $600K–$750K. DOM averages 67–88 days — moderate for Bergen County, reflecting a borough where buyers take more time to evaluate given the 4.035% tax rate. The borough's 30.1% foreign-born population and growing Korean and Asian community have added a motivated buyer cohort specifically targeting New Milford's central Bergen position and Niche-endorsed school quality. Talk to us about current New Milford market conditions →
The practical range: smaller capes and ranches: $500K–$625K. Standard colonials in good condition: $625K–$750K. Larger or updated homes: $750K–$875K+. Zillow's $710K ZHVI and Homes.com's $650K 12-month median bracket the typical purchase well. New Milford's housing mix — approximately 61.4% owner-occupied — includes significant single-family stock alongside duplexes and apartments that pull the overall median below the SFH market. Buyers targeting single-family homes should expect the $625K–$750K range as the most active tier. The 67–88 day DOM suggests buyers have time to evaluate; well-priced properties in good condition move faster than the average suggests.
New Milford's housing stock reflects its mid-20th-century development history — Colonials, Cape Cods, and ranches from the 1940s–60s, many with significant updates, alongside newer construction on infill lots. The borough has meaningful multi-family inventory (duplexes and smaller apartments) that contributes to the 38.6% renter proportion — attractive for buyers seeking rental income at accessible price points. Total housing units are approximately 6,800 for 17,000 residents — a density that reflects the borough's 2.68-square-mile footprint. For buyers who want Bergen County's central positioning at a practical price with more housing variety than suburban-only communities, New Milford's mixed stock — from modest capes to updated colonials — is the right fit.
New Milford has solid multi-modal commute options. NJ Transit bus route 167 runs direct to Port Authority Bus Terminal in approximately 35–45 minutes — the primary transit option for NYC-bound commuters. Local routes 753, 756, 762, and 772 serve in-borough and regional connections. For train commuters, the NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line at River Edge Station or New Bridge Landing Station (approximately 5 minutes by car) connects to Hoboken Terminal in approximately 40–50 minutes. By car, Route 4 east to the GWB takes approximately 20–25 minutes off-peak; Midtown Manhattan approximately 30–40 minutes. Average resident commute is 29 minutes — reflecting the practical mix of bus, car, and occasional train that central Bergen County residents typically use.
New Milford runs its own K–12 district — 4 schools, 2,037 students, 12.3:1 overall ratio, District Factor Group FG. Niche rates the schools as "highly rated" — one of the primary reasons Niche lists New Milford as one of New Jersey's best places to live. New Milford High School (1 Snyder Circle, Knights, Green and White, 580 students, 12.2:1 ratio) is the academic and athletic anchor — a well-regarded mid-size high school in the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference. Bergen County Academies (BCA) in Hackensack — approximately 10 minutes east — is accessible for academically qualifying students. Bergen County Technical Schools are also accessible. For buyers seeking Niche-endorsed school quality at the $600K–$750K price tier in central Bergen County, New Milford's district competes effectively with better-marketed neighboring communities.
New Milford's general tax rate of 4.035% is Bergen County's highest — but the official 2024 average residential tax bill is $13,425, which is only modestly above the Bergen County average of $13,329. This apparent contradiction resolves when you understand how property tax works in New Jersey: the rate is applied to the assessed value, not the market value, and New Milford's assessed values are significantly lower relative to market value than in neighboring communities. The result: a high rate × low assessed value = a moderate actual bill. On a $650K home, expect approximately $18,000–$26,000 per year — varying significantly based on when the property was last assessed. Buyers should request the actual current tax bill for any specific property rather than applying the rate to the purchase price. The moderate average bill ($13,425) is the most reliable indicator of what most homeowners actually pay. Tax bills due quarterly.
The central Bergen comparison: Bergenfield — bordering, median ~$540K–$589K, 3.018% rate, NJ Transit bus, Filipino/diverse community, "Little Manila," more affordable entry. Dumont — bordering, median ~$599K–$671K (up 24.8% YoY), NJ Transit, family, strong community character, similar price tier. Hackensack — bordering, most affordable ($387K–$465K), BCA magnet, county seat, most urban. New Milford — median $600K–$750K, 4.035% rate, $13,425 avg bill (moderate despite high rate), Niche "highly rated" schools, NJ Transit bus 167, PVL 5 min, borders 6 communities, growing Korean/Asian community. The 4.035% rate looks alarming; the $13,425 actual average bill is what matters. New Milford buyers should always verify the actual current tax bill on specific properties rather than projecting from the rate.
Yes. Zillow's 6.0% YoY appreciation reflects consistent demand. The growing Korean and Asian community specifically targeting New Milford's central Bergen position and school quality has added a motivated buyer cohort. The borough's Niche endorsement attracts buyers who've done their research. Key advantage for sellers: the $13,425 average bill is more competitive than the 4.035% rate implies, and proactive sellers who provide the actual current tax bill (rather than letting buyers project from the rate) avoid the most common buyer hesitation. Spring (March–May) is the strongest season. Get a free New Milford home valuation →
Rocket Homes reports 88-day average listing age (December 2024); Redfin 67-day average (November 2025). These are longer than Bergen County's fastest markets — reflecting buyer caution around the 4.035% rate that sellers can address proactively. Key: provide the actual current tax bill upfront in marketing materials. Buyers who understand that the $13,425 average bill is the practical carrying cost — not a rate-times-purchase-price calculation — move faster. Key selling messages: central Bergen position (borders 6 communities), NJ Transit 167 direct to Port Authority, Niche "highly rated" schools, HackensackUMC 5 min, Paramus retail 10 min, Hackensack 5 min, growing Korean/Asian community anchor buyers. Priced correctly with transparent tax disclosure: 4–6 weeks in spring. Learn how we sell homes in New Milford →
New Milford is Bergen County's most centrally positioned and most consistently overlooked borough — and Niche's description is accurate: "a lot of restaurants and parks," many young professionals, highly rated schools, dense suburban feel. The borough borders six communities simultaneously, which means that its 17,000 residents have six commercial districts within 5–10 minutes in every direction. HackensackUMC is 5 minutes east. Paramus retail is 10 minutes west. The PVL train is 5 minutes north. Bus route 167 runs to Port Authority. Jack Antonoff grew up here. The Knights play at 1 Snyder Circle. The Hackensack River runs along the eastern edge and connects to the Greenway. The Korean and South Asian communities that have moved into New Milford over the past two decades have added genuine cultural depth to the borough's historic European-American working-class character. The 4.035% tax rate is Bergen County's highest, and the $13,425 average bill is only modestly above average — understand the distinction before worrying about the rate. New Milford is for buyers who value practical access over prestige branding, central Bergen over northern Bergen's more expensive prestige corridor, and a community actively evolving over one that has stopped changing.