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Palisades Park.
A closer look.
A compact, walkable borough known for the restaurants, bakeries and shops along Broad Avenue, and for its quick access to the George Washington Bridge.
Broad AvenueDining and shops
Multi-levelDuplexes and multi-family
GW BridgeQuick access to the city
CompactWalkable borough
Living here.
- Good fit if you want
- A multi-level home close to the George Washington Bridge
- Property types
- Duplexes, multi-family homes and single-family homes
- Living
- Restaurants and shops close by, with bridge and highway access
The housing picture.
Duplexes, multi-family homes and single-family homes.
Areas within Palisades Park
- Broad AvenueRestaurants, bakeries and shops.
- Residential streetsSingle-family and multi-family homes.
Average sale prices: 12-month averages from NJMLS data via Madison Adams, as of October 2026. Median home value, median rent, owner-occupancy and population: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2020–2024 and 2025 population estimates). Effective tax rate: NJ Department of the Treasury, 2025 (not a tax bill). Sub-areas are examples, not official boundaries.
Schools & learning.
- Charles R. Smith Early Childhood CenterEarly childhood
- Lindbergh Elementary SchoolElementary grades
- Palisades Park Jr./Sr. High SchoolMiddle and high school grades
Palisades Park runs its own PreK–12 district.
School assignments depend on the exact address. I will confirm the district and schools for any home you are considering, and you can check current profiles on the New Jersey School Performance Reports site.
School assignments and admissions can change. Review district information and the NJ School Performance Reports directly. We do not rank communities by school ratings or recommend neighborhoods based on protected characteristics.
Private school options near Palisades Park
- Notre Dame AcademyIn townPrivate elementary school.
- Christ the Teacher AcademyFort LeePrivate elementary school, K–8.
- The Elisabeth Morrow SchoolEnglewoodIndependent coed school, age 2 through grade 8.
- Dwight-Englewood SchoolEnglewoodIndependent coed day school, PreK–12.
- The Moriah SchoolEnglewoodPrivate day school, toddler through grade 8.
- Academy of the Holy AngelsDemarestPrivate girls’ school, grades 6–12 (middle school and college-preparatory high school).
- Bergen Catholic High SchoolOradellPrivate boys’ high school, grades 9–12.
Grades, admissions, tuition and bus availability change; confirm details with each school. In-town schools are listed first; the list is not a ranking or endorsement. New Jersey districts may provide transportation to some nonpublic schools within 20 miles of home.
Your daily journey.
| Option | To Midtown | To Downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Bus to Port Authority | ~30–45 min | ~60–80 min with subway |
Typical off-peak ride times shown as ranges; some are estimates. Rush hour and tunnel or bridge traffic can add 15 to 45 minutes. Confirm current routes, fares and schedules with NJ Transit before you decide.
Before you buy.
- Use & rental
- Confirm legal use, tenant rights, utilities and parking
- Total cost
- Taxes, maintenance, insurance and expected vacancies
- Layout
- How each level works for living, renting or both
Useful links & sources
Reviewed October 2026. Official sites for the town, schools, transit and taxes; links open in a new tab.
Guides
Before you buy
or sell in Palisades Park.
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