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Emerson, NJ

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An idyllic setting in the NYC metro area

Suburban Park-Like Charming Small Business Community Nature

Emerson sits on the shores of the Oradell Reservoir about seven miles northeast of Paramus. This northern New Jersey borough makes for a scenic suburban escape. Long-standing businesses, charming streetscapes, and characterful apartment and home rentals mean Emerson is a fantastic choice for families, professionals, and anyone who likes a little peace and quiet with their suburban community. Kinderkamack Road is where you’ll find cafes, fast food, Thai restaurants, salons, and more. There’s a number of community parks that remain well-maintained throughout the year. You can also enjoy the view over the Reservoir or at Emerson Woods on its shores.

The Garden State Parkway is just to the west of Emerson, and as a major New Jersey thoroughfare it makes it easy to commute or travel throughout the state and down into New York City.

Transportation

71

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Patrick M. Villano Elementary School

Public

Grades 4-6

253 Students

6
out of 10

Memorial Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

362 Students

5
out of 10

Emerson Jr Sr High

Public

Grades 7-12

440 Students

6
out of 10

Emerson Jr Sr High

Public

Grades 7-12

440 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Pascack Brook County Park
  • Wood Dale County Park
  • Bergen County Zoo
  • Van Saun County Park
  • Demarest Nature Center

Airports

  • Laguardia
  • Westchester County

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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.