Palisades Park, NJ
A walkable Bergen County borough with direct NYC access, a busy Broad Avenue dining corridor, and the convenience of suburban living minutes from the George Washington Bridge.
81
Walk Score
Very Walkable
52
Transit Score
Good Transit
5 mi
to Manhattan
Straight-Line
~5 min
to GW Bridge
Off-Peak Driving
How do you get to NYC from here?
Palisades Park offers multiple commute options to Manhattan. The most popular: take the NJ Transit bus from Bergen Blvd directly to the GWB Bus Station, then transfer to the subway for Midtown. Driving to the GWB takes just 5–10 minutes off-peak, and the Palisades Interstate Parkway provides a fast route south.
Bus to GWB
NJ Transit bus stops right on Bergen Blvd — walk from the building. Direct to the GWB Bus Station, then connect to the A train or 175th St subway.
Drive
5–10 minutes to the GWB in off-peak hours via local roads or the Palisades Interstate Parkway. One garage parking space is included with this unit.
Train (nearby)
For rail commuters, the NJ Transit rail line is accessible from nearby stations like Englewood or Fort Lee. Check schedules for Secaucus Junction transfers to Penn Station.
Future: Light Rail
The Northern Branch Corridor Project proposes a Hudson-Bergen Light Rail station in Palisades Park. NJ Transit restarted the environmental review in late 2025, but no construction timeline is confirmed.
A Walkable Borough With a Busy Commercial Spine
Palisades Park is a compact borough in eastern Bergen County, covering just over 1 square mile with a population of roughly 20,000. It's known for its walkable streets and excellent access to New York City.
Broad Avenue is the commercial spine, a bustling strip of restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores, and shops. The borough also offers several parks, including the namesake Palisades Park along the cliff edge with views of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline.
The borough has an active civic life and a convenient suburban-urban blend with direct mass transit to New York City, making it a practical choice for commuters.
Fast Facts
- Eastern Bergen County, NJ — ZIP 07650
- ~20,000 residents in ~1 square mile
- Palisades Park Public School District
- Parks, playgrounds, and cliff-edge views
- Restaurants, bakeries, and shops line Broad Ave
Nearby Towns
What's Happening in Palisades Park?
Community events, new openings, and transit developments — here's what's going on around the borough right now.
Fall Events Lineup Announced
9/11 25th Anniversary Ceremony — Friday evening at the Bergen Blvd intersection. Fort Lee Restaurant Week Sep 14-27 with "Savour the Flavour" prix-fixe menus. Palisades Half Marathon & 6K Trail Run Sep 27 at Fort Lee Historic Park. 5th Annual Street Festival Oct 3, 11 AM-6 PM on Broad Ave. Halloween Parade in late October at the school cafeteria. A karaoke cafe opened on Broad Avenue this week. Full Update
GWB Center Ave Closures Continue Through December
The $2 billion "Restoring the George" project continues with long-term lane and sidewalk closures from August 14. Center Avenue Overpass closures extended through December 2026. Overnight full closures concluded August 21. All 592 suspender ropes replaced (95% complete). South sidewalk finishing by end of 2026. No new NJ Transit advisories this week. Newark Airport AirTrain remains replaced by shuttle buses since July 27.
Read MoreBroad Ave: New Openings, Familiar Closures
Soosanghan Pocha (243 Broad Ave) anchors late-night. Davant Bakery (449 Broad Ave) is open for pastries and chilled desserts. Lee & Bai Buns (bao and dumplings, 442 Broad Ave) is among the newer additions. Cafe Ssum and Karaoke recently opened on the corridor. Closings: Bleu on Broad (330 Broad Ave) and Broad Catering (200 Broad Ave) now marked closed, as are Crown Restaurant and Mandarin Restaurant. Fort Lee Restaurant Week runs Sep 14-27.
Daewoo $291M Tower Moving Forward
Daewoo Engineering & Construction finalized its $291 million investment for an 18-story, 540-unit complex on West Ruby Avenue. Joint venture with Tamares Group closed end of July. Groundbreaking targeted for 2028, completion in 2031. The Grandline (510 units, 17/19 stories) also has site-plan approval on Grand Avenue.
Read MoreDaewoo $291M Tower Moving Forward
Daewoo Engineering & Construction finalized its $291 million investment for an 18-story, 540-unit complex on West Ruby Avenue. Joint venture with Tamares Group closed end of July. Groundbreaking targeted for 2028, completion in 2031. The Grandline (510 units, 17/19 stories with 102 affordable units and 175,000 sq ft retail) also has site-plan approval on Grand Avenue.
Read MoreYoga Season Wrapped, Fall Programs Start
Yoga with Priti Dhariwal concluded for the summer (final session Aug 22). Free meter parking through Sep 30 (free after 6 PM Mon-Sat). Online Resident Parking Permit system live. Broad Avenue Streetscape Project continues adding benches, lighting, and green space. Fall programming includes the 5th Annual Street Festival (Oct 3), Halloween Haunted House (Oct 31). Fort Lee Art and Craft Show Sep 11-13.
Borough WebsiteReal Estate Market Snapshot - Latest Readings
Bergen County median list price $796,500 (per the latest reading). Bergen County median single-family sale price ~$946K-$950K (up ~7.3% YoY). Bergen County active listings at 2,103 as of Aug 1 (highest in NJ, with 1,087 new listings in past 30 days). Condo segment: . NJ mortgage rates have moved back up to about 6.7-6.9% APR. A 1BR in this building sold for $280K in July 2025. The current unit at 201 12th St APT 19 is newly listed at $299,000, fully renovated.
Redfin Market DataLight Rail Advocacy Push Continues
Advocates are petitioning for 10-minute frequency on the planned Hudson-Bergen Light Rail extension through Bergen County. The Northern Branch Corridor project would add seven stations including Palisades Park. NJ Transit issued an RFP for environmental review consultants in Nov 2025, restarting the EIS process. Estimated cost: around $2 billion, with no construction timeline confirmed.
Read MoreItems noted as passed or outdated:
- National Night Out (August 3) at Lindbergh School Field
- July 4th severe storms and power outages (July 4-7) -- NJ Transit service restored July 8
- Affordable housing Fairness and Compliance Hearing (July 15)
- Air quality alert from Canadian wildfire smoke (July 15-16)
- July 4 arson fire on Fairview Street
- Lecture "Found Drowned" at Johnson Public Library (August 13)
- Yoga final session (August 22)
- GWB overnight closures ended (August 21)
- Revolutionary War Living History, Fort Lee (August 23)
- Bruno Mars at MetLife Stadium (August 25-26)
What local restaurants are nearby?
Palisades Park has one of the denser dining corridors in northern New Jersey. Broad Avenue and Grand Avenue are lined with restaurants, bakeries, and markets. Here are some nearby options.
Soosanghan Pocha
243 Broad Ave
Davant Bakery
449 Broad Ave
Lee & Bai Buns
442 Broad Ave
No Tip / Son Ja Jang
217 Broad Ave
Moo & Oink BBQ
314 Commercial Ave
201 12th St, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
Bergen County, New Jersey