Elmwood Park

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Elmwood Park, NJ

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Delight in a lush environment convenient to NYC

Suburban Riverside Scenic Convenient Active Welcoming Charming Historic Commuter

Nestled alongside the Passaic River, Elmwood Park is a peaceful suburb near all kinds of natural offerings as well as the world-class amenities of New York City. In addition to a host of city parks, Elmwood Park is convenient to recreational destinations like East Side Park, Saddle River County Park, Garrett Mountain Reservation, and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park.

Elmwood Park residents enjoy quick access to a variety of diverse cuisine in town and a myriad of shopping opportunities at the nearby Outlets at Bergen Town Center and Westfield Garden State Plaza. Getting around from Elmwood Park is a breeze with convenience to I-80, the Garden State Parkway, and the Broadway NJ Transit train station.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Elmwood Park, NJ is $2,254 for one bedroom, $2,293 for two bedrooms, and $3,281 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elmwood Park has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,254/month
714 Sq Ft
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Transportation

64

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

42

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sixteenth Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

411 Students

6
out of 10

Gilbert Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

404 Students

4
out of 10

Gantner Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

340 Students

3
out of 10

Elmwood Park Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

579 Students

5
out of 10

Memorial Sr High School

Public

Grades 9-12

806 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rifle Camp Park Observatory
  • Bergen County Zoo
  • Van Saun County Park
  • Saddle River County Park
  • Teaneck Creek Conservancy

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.