Haworth
NJ
Average Sales Price
$1,645,333
Median Sales Price
$1,399,999
Population
3,313
Total Listings
12
Living in Haworth
94% Homeownership. Niche's #1 NJ School District.
Northern Bergen's Most Exclusive Small Borough.
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→Haworth is named after Haworth, England — a quiet literary allusion (the home of the Brontë sisters) that feels appropriate for one of Bergen County's most understated and genuinely exclusive small boroughs. Incorporated February 24, 1904, the 1.94-square-mile borough sits among Pascack Brooks and mature tree canopy in Northern Bergen, with a population of approximately 3,322 — small enough that the borough ranks 65th of 70 Bergen County municipalities by size. That smallness is the product of deliberate preservation: Haworth has resisted the density pressures that have transformed neighboring boroughs, maintaining its character as a place where 94.7% of housing units are owner-occupied and the median household income of $227,841 reflects one of New Jersey's highest-income residential communities.
The school draw is exceptional. Haworth students attend NV/Demarest High School (Norsemen, 10.7:1 ratio) — part of the Northern Valley Regional High School District, ranked #1 school district in New Jersey by Niche in 2025. The district's 9.1:1 overall ratio is among Bergen County's best. Median home values range from approximately $920K–$1.35M for typical homes, with luxury properties extending significantly beyond. The borough is primarily a car-commuting community, with GWB approximately 25–30 minutes and NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line accessible in neighboring Oradell or Emerson. For buyers seeking the intersection of Northern Valley school prestige, exceptional household income peers, and the quietest possible residential setting in Bergen County — Haworth is the answer.
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Niche #1 NJ School District (2025)
NV/Demarest HS · 10.7:1 · Northern Valley Regional
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94.7% Owner-Occupied
One of Bergen County's highest homeownership rates
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$227,841 Median HH Income
Among New Jersey's highest · 95% white-collar
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Median Home $920K–$1.35M
Low volume · appreciating · luxury to $2.2M+
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1.94 Sq Mi · 3,322 Residents
Quiet · preserved · Pascack Brook setting
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Named for Haworth, England
Brontë country · incorporated 1904 · character preserved
Commute & Connectivity
Getting There From Here
Haworth is primarily a car-commuter borough — the GWB is approximately 25–30 minutes via Route 9W and local roads, with NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line accessible in neighboring Oradell (~5 min) or Emerson (~10 min).
George Washington Bridge
Via Rt-9W S / local roads · ~12 miles
~25–30
minutes by car (off-peak)
Hoboken Terminal (Train via Oradell)
Drive to Oradell Station (~5 min) · Pascack Valley Line
~5 drive + 40 train
~45 min total to Hoboken
NYC Port Authority (Bus)
NJ Transit bus via Kinderkamack Rd · local routes
~45–55
minutes by bus
Hackensack / Paramus
Via Kinderkamack Rd S · ~6 miles
~12
minutes by car
Newark Liberty Airport
Via GSP S or Rt-9W S / I-95 · ~22 miles
~30
minutes by car
Public Schools
Education That Raises Property Values
Haworth runs its own PreK–8 school and sends students to NV/Demarest High School — part of the Northern Valley Regional District ranked #1 in New Jersey by Niche (2025), with an overall 9.1:1 ratio.
| School | Grades | Type | Student:Teacher | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haworth Public School Haworth Public Schools · PreK–8 · District Factor Group I |
PreK – 8 | Public | ~11 : 1 | A |
| NV/Demarest Regional HS 150 Knickerbocker Rd · Norsemen · 1,022 students · Blue Ribbon |
9 – 12 | Public | 10.7 : 1 | A+ |
| Northern Valley Regional District #1 NJ School District (Niche 2025) · 3 schools · 9.1:1 overall |
9 – 12 | Regional | 9.1 : 1 | 🏆 #1 NJ |
Haworth Public Schools: District Factor Group I · PreK–8. NV/Demarest: 1,022 students, 10.7:1, Norsemen. Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence (1994–96). Northern Valley Regional HS District: #1 NJ school district per Niche 2025 · 9.1:1 overall ratio · 2,159 students. Private options: Academy of the Holy Angels, Bergen Catholic HS (both rated highly by Niche for Haworth area). Bergen County Academies also eligible.
Neighborhood Life
What Makes Haworth Haworth
Explore the Pascack Brook setting, the Garret Zabriskie historic house, the English-village-named quiet of Northern Bergen's most exclusive small borough — and the exceptional school district that makes Haworth one of Bergen County's most coveted addresses for families.
Neighboring Town Dining — By Design
Haworth's 1.94-square-mile footprint is intentionally residential — the borough has minimal in-borough commercial dining, which is a feature rather than a limitation. The surrounding Northern Bergen corridor provides a superb regional dining radius: Oradell's charming downtown is ~5 minutes; Dumont's commercial strip is minutes away; and Closter and Demarest both have well-regarded local restaurants within 10 minutes. The borough's residential character is preserved precisely because it is not a commercial destination.
Regional · Oradell · Dumont · Closter · ~5–10 min
Closter & Demarest Dining (~10 min)
Closter's charming downtown and Demarest's quiet commercial strip — both part of the same Northern Valley corridor that Haworth identifies with — are within 10 minutes. The restaurant and café scene in these neighboring Northern Bergen communities provides Haworth residents a dining landscape that matches the borough's socioeconomic character without requiring in-borough commercial development.
~10 min · Closter · Demarest · Northern Valley
Oradell & Dumont Commercial Corridors (~5 min)
Oradell's Bergen Avenue commercial corridor and Dumont's Washington Avenue strip provide everyday grocery, pharmacy, café, and service access within a short drive. For a household earning $227,841/year, the quality and range available in neighboring commercial corridors more than compensates for Haworth's intentional residential quietness.
~5 min · Oradell · Dumont · Everyday Access
Paramus Retail (~15 min)
Garden State Plaza and Bergen Town Center — NJ's two largest mall destinations — are approximately 15 minutes via Kinderkamack Road south. Whole Foods, major specialty retailers, and comprehensive retail access within practical distance. Haworth's Northern Bergen position gives solid regional retail access without the borough requiring in-borough commercial infrastructure.
~15 min · Garden State Plaza · Whole Foods
Italian & International Dining Culture
With Italian ancestry representing 16.4% of Haworth's community (the borough's largest heritage group), along with Israeli (6.3%) and Arab (4.7%) communities, Haworth connects to the broader Northern Bergen dining landscape — particularly the Italian restaurants of Dumont and the diverse dining options in the broader Northern Bergen corridor — with genuine community roots behind those cuisines.
Italian Heritage · Israeli · Arab · Cultural Dining
Community Events & Borough Life
Haworth's small size (~3,322 residents, 1,053 households) means community events have genuine intimacy — the kind of civic life that larger boroughs market but cannot replicate. With 72% of residents married and 43% having children under 18, Haworth's community calendar reflects a deeply family-oriented borough where the school community, the recreation program, and neighborhood relationships are the social fabric.
Family · Community · Intimate · 3,322 Residents
Pascack Brook — Natural Waterway Setting
The Pascack Brook — one of Bergen County's most significant small waterways — runs through or near Haworth, contributing to the 17% water area that makes up 0.40 sq mi of the borough's 2.34-square-mile total footprint. The brook and associated wetlands give Haworth a natural riparian character that moderates its landscape and limits the density that would otherwise be possible on 1.94 sq mi of land — a structural reason the borough has stayed as quiet as it is.
Pascack Brook · Natural Setting · Riparian
Borough Parks & Recreation
Haworth's recreation programming serves a borough where 43% of households have children under 18. Youth sports, seasonal activities, and community recreation are central to the borough's family character. The small size of the community means recreational programming has an intimacy that larger boroughs cannot match — everyone at the Saturday morning soccer game knows each other.
Youth Sports · Family · Intimate Scale
Garret Zabriskie House (Historic)
The Garret Zabriskie House — a historical landmark within the borough — connects Haworth to Bergen County's Dutch colonial heritage. The Zabriskie family was one of Bergen County's most prominent colonial-era families; the house is physical evidence of the 17th-century settlement of this part of the Pascack Valley. Historic preservation is a quiet feature of Northern Bergen communities like Haworth that takes centuries of habitation seriously.
Historic · Colonial · Zabriskie · Dutch Heritage
Englewood Health & HackensackUMC (~15 min)
Englewood Health is approximately 15 minutes east; HackensackUMC approximately 15 minutes south via Kinderkamack Road. Valley Hospital (Ridgewood) is approximately 20 minutes west. Haworth's Northern Bergen position provides practical access to three of New Jersey's top hospital systems within a manageable radius.
~15 min · Englewood Health · HackensackUMC · Valley
Haworth Public Library
Part of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System — serving a community with one of New Jersey's highest median household incomes ($227,841) and a strong tradition of civic investment. With 43% of households having children under 18, the library's children's programming reflects the priorities of a deeply family-oriented community.
Civic · BCCLS · Family-Focused
#1 NJ School District (Niche, 2025) — Northern Valley Regional
Niche's 2025 ranking placed the Northern Valley Regional High School District as the best school district in all of New Jersey — an extraordinary distinction for the district whose high schools (NV/Demarest and NV/Old Tappan) serve Haworth students. NV/Demarest also received the National Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence (1994–96). For buyers evaluating school quality, there is no higher credential available in New Jersey public education than this district ranking.
#1 NJ · Niche 2025 · Blue Ribbon · NV Regional
One of NJ's Highest-Income Residential Communities
Haworth's median household income of $227,841 and average of $266,825 place it among New Jersey's top-tier residential communities by income — comparable to Alpine and Saddle River, which are far more widely known. With 95.74% white-collar workers and 22% entrepreneur/self-employed residents, Haworth's professional community reflects the high-income, high-discretion buyer profile that has consistently driven demand in this market.
$227,841 Median HHI · Top NJ · 95% White-Collar
Named for Haworth, England — Incorporated 1904
Haworth takes its name from Haworth, England — a Yorkshire village best known as the home of the Brontë family. The naming connection to a place defined by quiet, literary, and natural character is thematically appropriate: this Haworth in Northern Bergen has maintained comparable qualities for over a century. Incorporated February 24, 1904, the borough has preserved its character through a commitment to residential quiet and institutional restraint that is increasingly rare in Bergen County.
Named for Brontë Country · 1904 · Preserved Character
Neighboring Commercial Corridors (~5 min)
Haworth's intentionally residential character means everyday grocery, pharmacy, and services are accessed in neighboring Oradell and Dumont — both within 5 minutes. This is a trade residents make deliberately and consistently reaffirm: Haworth's value is its residential peace, not its commercial infrastructure.
~5 min · Oradell · Dumont · Everyday Access
Paramus Retail (~15 min)
Garden State Plaza and Bergen Town Center provide full-format retail — Whole Foods, major department stores, specialty retailers — approximately 15 minutes south via Kinderkamack Road. For Haworth's $227,841 median household income demographic, the range and quality of Paramus retail is entirely adequate for regular household needs.
~15 min · Garden State Plaza · Whole Foods
World-Class Healthcare (~15 min)
Englewood Health (~15 min east), HackensackUMC (~15 min south), and Valley Hospital (Ridgewood, ~20 min west) are all accessible within a practical radius. Bergen Community College and Fairleigh Dickinson are nearby for higher education. Haworth's Northern Bergen position provides exceptional healthcare access for a community of 3,322 with no in-borough medical infrastructure.
~15 min · Three Top Systems · HackensackUMC
By the Numbers
Haworth at a Glance
Municipality Type
Borough
Bergen County · 1.94 sq mi · est. 1904
Population
~3,322
2023 est · 94.7% owner-occupied
Median Home Price
~$920K–$1.35M
Low volume · appreciating · luxury to $2.2M+
School District
#1 NJ (Niche 2025)
Northern Valley Regional · 9.1:1 overall
Median HH Income
$227,841
Among NJ's highest · avg $266,825
Named For
Haworth, England
Brontë country · Yorkshire village
Zip Code
07641
Single zip borough
Homeownership
94.7%
Among Bergen County's highest
Explore the Area
Similar Towns Near Haworth
Buyers considering Haworth often explore these neighboring Northern Bergen and Northern Valley corridor communities at various price points.
Demarest
Adjacent · NV Demarest HS · prestige · higher price
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Oradell
Bordering · NJ Transit · Pascack Valley · charming
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Dumont
Bordering · NJ Transit · more affordable · strong schools
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Harrington Park
Bordering · NV Old Tappan HS · 92% homeownership
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Closter
Nearby · NV Demarest HS · village · similar tier
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River Edge
Nearby · Pascack Valley Line · strong schools
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Emerson
Nearby · NJ Transit · walkable · family
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Hillsdale
Nearby · Pascack Valley · family · good schools
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Alpine
Palisades · ultra-luxury · step up from Haworth
→Demographics
Data provided by Attom Data
Population
Employment
Population
3.3K
3.3K in 2020
Density
1.5K
per square mile
Households
1.1K
44 With Children
Gender
48% / 52%
Men Vs Women
Occupancy
94% / 6%
Owned Vs Rented
Age Median: -- Years
No Data
Education Level
No Data
Educational Environment
Elementary Schools (1)Middle Schools (1)
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
8/10
Haworth Public School
205 Valley Rd, Haworth, NJ 07641
Public
KG - 8
No
11:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
Amenities & Attractions
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New3 Beds2 Baths12 Madison AVE, Haworth, NJ 07641
MLS# 26015125
Listed by Chang S. Choi of Jois Realty LLC
New3 Beds3 Baths50 Whitman ST, Haworth, NJ 07641
MLS# 26017606
Listed by Karen Leddy of Coldwell Banker, Alpine/Closter
Active3 Beds4 Baths110 Mason CT #2G, Haworth, NJ 07641
MLS# 26014604
Listed by Taylor C. Lucyk of Christie's International Real Estate Group-Paramus
Active5 Beds7 Baths337 Franklin, Haworth, NJ 07641
MLS# 26016713
Listed by Jungae Yoo of Hyst Realty Group, LLC
Active3 Beds3 Baths363 Valley RD, Haworth, NJ 07641
MLS# 26008936
Listed by Karen Leddy of Coldwell Banker, Alpine/Closter
Active6 Beds6 Baths226 Haworth AVE, Haworth, NJ 07641
MLS# 26015709
Listed by Lorrie DeZerga of Pristine Homes and Estates, Inc.
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Common Questions
Haworth, NJ — Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers about buying, selling, taxes, schools, and daily life in Haworth — Bergen County's most exclusive small borough, with a $227,841 median household income, NJ's #1-ranked school district (Northern Valley Regional), 30.9% working from home, and a housing market where typical homes trade at $900K–$1.3M in a borough of under 3,500 residents.
Haworth is an extremely low-volume market — approximately 40 transactions per year in a borough of under 3,500 residents — which makes monthly and even quarterly medians highly unreliable. Individual sales of large homes can move the monthly median by hundreds of thousands of dollars. The most reliable anchors: Zillow home value index $920,233 (up 2.7%); Realtytrac 12-month median sale $1,089,000; Rocket list median $1,725,000 (January 2025 — skewed by luxury listings). The true market range for typical homes is approximately $900K–$1.3M, with occasional luxury sales significantly above that. DOM ranges from 68 days in slower periods. Haworth's buyer pool is specific, high-income, and unhurried — the #1 NJ school district brings motivated families, but the price point requires patience. Talk to us about current Haworth market conditions →
Haworth's reliable price range is approximately $900K–$1.3M for the typical single-family home, with a Zillow ZHVI of $920,233. The practical breakdown: older colonials/ranches on standard lots: $800K–$1M. Updated larger colonials: $1M–$1.3M. New construction or extensively renovated premium homes: $1.3M–$2M+. Monthly medians are unreliable due to extremely low transaction volume — a single luxury sale can push the borough's "median" to $2M+ in a given month. Buyers and sellers should focus on comparable sales analysis rather than monthly medians. The Realtytrac 12-month median of $1,089,000 is the most reliable transaction-based figure available.
Haworth is essentially entirely single-family detached homes — the borough has minimal multifamily, condo, or rental inventory. The housing stock reflects its residential-only character: Colonials, Split-Levels, and Ranches from the 1950s–80s, many significantly updated over decades of high-income ownership, alongside newer construction and full renovations. Lot sizes are generous relative to neighboring boroughs — a key feature for buyers seeking the residential privacy and spaciousness that Haworth's price point implies. Total housing units are approximately 1,200–1,400. Inventory is consistently limited to 5–15 active listings at any time, and buyers must be prepared to move decisively when the right property appears in a market this thin.
Haworth's commute profile has changed structurally — 30.9% of residents work from home, meaning nearly a third have eliminated their commute entirely. For those who commute: there is no train station within the borough. The primary options are: drive to Emerson (~5 minutes) for the NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line to Hoboken Terminal (~40 minutes by train, ~45–50 minutes total). NJ Transit bus via Kinderkamack Road to Port Authority (~50–60 minutes). By car, Kinderkamack Road / Route 502 connects to I-95/GWB in approximately 25–30 minutes off-peak. The average commute among Haworth residents who do travel is 34.8 minutes — manageable for the high-income professional household profile. For fully remote or hybrid workers who chose Haworth specifically for its residential character and school quality, the commute question has become secondary to lifestyle.
Haworth's schools are the borough's single most powerful demand driver — and they are exceptional. The in-borough Haworth Public Schools (K–8, 513–645 students) feed into NV/Demarest (Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest, Norsemen, 1,022 students, 10.7:1 ratio) — which received the National Blue Ribbon School Award (1994–96). Crucially, NV/Demarest is part of the Northern Valley Regional High School District, which Niche ranked #1 in New Jersey in 2025 with an A+ overall grade. The district serves students from Haworth, Demarest, Closter, Harrington Park, Northvale, Norwood, and Old Tappan, with a remarkable 9.1:1 overall ratio across 3 schools and 2,159 students. Bergen County Academies is also accessible for qualifying students. For families for whom school quality is the primary purchase criterion, Haworth offers access to the state's top-ranked district at a price point below neighboring Demarest.
Haworth's general tax rate is 3.092%. The average annual tax bill is approximately $17,692 (2018 data per NJ state records; likely $18,000–$20,000+ by current assessed values). On a $1M home, expect approximately $25,000–$31,000 per year. On a $1.2M home, approximately $30,000–$37,000. These are substantial carrying costs — consistent with Haworth's prestige tier. The borough's tax bill ranked among Bergen County's highest even in 2018, reflecting its premium position in the NV district corridor. A household with a $227,841 median income is structurally positioned to handle these bills, and the #1 NJ school district justifies the investment for families choosing Haworth specifically for educational quality. Tax bills due quarterly.
The NV district corridor comparison: Demarest — NV/Demarest HS (same school), median ~$1.8M–$2.3M, Bergen's highest avg bill ($24,741), 3.057% rate, highest prestige tier. Closter — NV/Demarest HS (same school), median ~$1.3M–$1.5M, 2.116% rate, avg bill ~$15,483, charming village center. Haworth — NV/Demarest HS (same school), median ~$900K–$1.3M, 3.092% rate, avg bill ~$17,692, smallest and most private. Haworth is the value entry to the NV/Demarest school community — paying the same educational dividend as Demarest at significantly lower home prices, though at a higher rate (3.092% vs Demarest's 3.057%) than Closter's notably lower 2.116%. For families who want NV/Demarest and maximum residential privacy at the lowest available price in that school community, Haworth is the answer.
Yes. The structural demand drivers are durable: #1 NJ school district access, residential privacy in a sub-3,500-resident borough, $227K+ median HH income buyer pool, and growing appeal to high-income work-from-home buyers who prize residential character over commute access. Supply is permanently limited — the borough's size and homeownership culture mean few homes come to market each year. The buyer for a Haworth home is specific, motivated, and will pay for the school district access. Spring (March–May) is the strongest season for school-family buyers. Pricing must reflect comparable sales carefully given the thin transaction volume. Get a free Haworth home valuation →
Haworth typically sees approximately 40 transactions per year — roughly 3–4 sales per month on average, often fewer. DOM averages around 68 days in available data, but ranges widely. A well-priced home at the right time of year (spring for school families, fall for second-time buyers) with proper preparation can sell in 3–6 weeks. An overpriced home in this thin market will sit visibly — with fewer than 15 active listings at any time, an overpriced listing attracts the wrong kind of attention. Key marketing messages: #1 NJ school district, residential privacy in under 3,500-resident borough, below-Demarest pricing for same NV/Demarest access, and work-from-home-optimized residential character. Learn how we sell homes in Haworth →
Haworth is Bergen County's most private borough — 1.94 square miles, fewer than 3,500 residents, no commercial corridor to speak of, no train station, and a median household income of $227,841 that reflects a professional community that has specifically chosen residential quiet over urban convenience. Nearly a third of residents work from home. The school district is ranked #1 in New Jersey by Niche — the NV/Demarest community that parents join when they move to Haworth is a genuine social and civic ecosystem, where school events and community gatherings create the social fabric that the borough's small size and residential character might otherwise make difficult to sustain. Emerson's Main Street is 5 minutes away. Paramus retail is 15 minutes south. The GWB is 25–30 minutes by car. And the residential streets of Haworth — tree-lined, spacious, quiet — are the unchanged product of more than 120 years of a community that has prioritized the residential experience above all else. Haworth is for buyers who have decided what they want, found that Bergen County's best public school district is part of it, and are willing to pay what the combination costs.