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Wayne, NJ

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A serene suburban atmosphere with Manhattan at your fingertips

Suburb Safe Low Crime Schools Family Friendly Upscale College Shopping Interstate Parks Nature Outdoors

Just twenty miles northwest of Manhattan, the delightful enclave of Wayne offers residents the tranquility of the suburbs with America’s most energetic city at arm’s reach. The township is mainly residential, with winding neighborhood streets lined with beautiful houses, apartments, and condos amid lush tree cover. The extensive local retail scene includes the Willowbrook Mall on the south side as well as the Preakness Shopping Center on the north side, giving locals a wealth of options for shopping, dining, and entertainment close to home.

On the east side of town, William Paterson University enrolls over 10,000 students and employs thousands of locals. Most neighborhoods lie within walking distance of a city park, and large nature preserves like High Mountain Reserve Park and Great Piece Meadows provide great opportunities to bask in the seclusion of the great outdoors. With its exceptional public schools and low crime rate, Wayne has developed a reputation as a superb choice for folks raising families.

Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

37

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

Randall Carter Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

309 Students

9
out of 10

Theunis Dey Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

435 Students

8
out of 10

Pines Lake Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

387 Students

8
out of 10

Fallon Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

373 Students

8
out of 10

Packanack Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

406 Students

7
out of 10

Schuyler Colfax Mid School

Public

Grades 6-8

621 Students

10
out of 10

Anthony Wayne Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

665 Students

9
out of 10

George Washington Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

508 Students

8
out of 10

Wayne Hills High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,182 Students

8
out of 10

Wayne Valley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,241 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary
  • Rifle Camp Park Observatory
  • Abma's Farm
  • Fairfield Farm
  • McFaul Environmental Center

Military Bases

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.