Lodi
NJ
Average Sales Price
$640,614
Median Sales Price
$649,000
Population
24,317
Total Listings
79
Living in Lodi
Route 17. I-80. 17 Miles from Manhattan.
Bergen County's Most Dynamic Working-Class Borough.
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→Lodi (pronounced LOH-dye) is one of Bergen County's largest and most densely populated boroughs — 2.26 square miles, more than 26,000 residents, incorporated in 1894 and named after Lodi, Italy. It sits at the intersection of Route 17, Route 46, and I-80 — Bergen County's central highway nexus — making it one of the county's most practically connected communities for car commuters. NJ Transit bus routes 144, 161, and 164 run direct to Port Authority Bus Terminal, with an average resident commute of just 25.7 minutes. The borough is 17 miles from Manhattan and borders Garfield, Hackensack, Hasbrouck Heights, Maywood, Rochelle Park, Saddle Brook, South Hackensack, and Wood-Ridge.
Lodi's defining characteristic in 2025 is its remarkable demographic transformation. In 2000, the borough was 78% White and 18% Hispanic. Today it is 57% White and 40% Hispanic/Latino — a shift that has produced one of Bergen County's most genuinely multicultural working communities, visible in the Latin American restaurants along the main corridors, the Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, the multilingual commercial strip, and the civic life of a borough where newcomers and long-established Italian and Polish families share the same 2.26 square miles. With a median SFH price around $550K–$650K and a 2024 average tax bill of $10,818, Lodi offers Bergen County's practical mid-tier for buyers who want established residential character, highway connectivity, and a community in genuine, energetic transition.
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Route 17 · Route 46 · I-80
Bergen's central highway nexus · 25.7 min avg commute
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NJ Transit 144/161/164 to Port Authority
Direct bus service · 17 miles from Manhattan
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40% Hispanic · Dynamic Cultural Shift
Italian · Polish · Latino · multilingual community
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Median ~$550K–$650K SFH
Avg tax bill $10,818 · accessible mid-tier
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Own PreK–12 · 7 Schools
3,213 students · Lodi HS Rams · DFG B
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26,000+ Residents · 2.26 Sq Mi
One of Bergen County's most densely populated boroughs
Commute & Connectivity
Getting There From Here
Lodi sits at Bergen County's highway intersection — Route 17, Route 46, and I-80 all run through the borough, making it one of the best-connected communities in the county for car commuters, backed by direct NJ Transit bus service to Port Authority.
NYC Port Authority (Bus)
NJ Transit routes 144, 161, 164 · direct service
~35–45
minutes by bus
Midtown Manhattan (Car)
Via I-80 E / GWB · 17 miles
~30–40
minutes by car (off-peak)
George Washington Bridge
Via Rt-17 S / I-80 E · ~10 miles
~15–20
minutes by car
Newark Liberty Airport
Via I-80 W / NJ Tpk S · ~16 miles
~20–25
minutes by car
Hackensack (County Seat)
Via Rt-17 S · ~3 miles
~8–10
minutes by car
Public Schools
Education That Raises Property Values
Lodi runs its own PreK–12 district with 7 schools and 3,213 students — a full-service urban district with Bergen County Technical Schools accessible and BCA 5 minutes away in Hackensack.
| School | Grades | Type | Student:Teacher | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodi Elementary Schools (5 schools) Lodi Public Schools · 8 Hunter St · DFG B |
PreK – 8 | Public | 13.8 : 1 | B |
| Lodi High School 99 Putnam St · 925 students · Rams · Royal Blue & Orange |
9 – 12 | Public | 14.4 : 1 | B |
| Bergen County Academies (BCA) Hackensack · ~5 min · Top magnet HS in NJ |
9 – 12 | Magnet | 11 : 1 | Top 10 NJ |
Lodi Public Schools: District Factor Group B · 7 schools · 3,213 students · 13.8:1 overall. Lodi HS: 925 students, 14.4:1, Rams. Bergen County Academies (BCA, Hackensack, ~5 min) accessible for qualifying students through competitive admissions. Bergen County Technical Schools also accessible from Lodi.
Neighborhood Life
What Makes Lodi Lodi
Explore Lodi's Latin American restaurants, the Italian and Polish heritage corridors, the Farmers Market, the Wildlife Conservation Center, and the dense, energetic community life of Bergen County's most culturally dynamic borough.
Latin American Restaurants — Route 17 & Main St Corridor
Lodi's 40% Hispanic/Latino population has produced one of Bergen County's most authentic Latin American dining scenes — Dominican, Mexican, Colombian, and Central American restaurants, bakeries, and specialty food shops along the Route 17 and Main Street corridors. The demographic transformation from 18% Hispanic in 2000 to 40% today is visible on every block where a new Latin American business opened alongside the long-established Italian and Polish establishments. This is a genuine, community-driven dining landscape, not a curated one.
40% Hispanic · Dominican · Mexican · Colombian · Authentic
Italian Heritage Dining
With 14% Italian ancestry — the largest European heritage group in the borough — Lodi has Italian restaurants, bakeries, and delis that reflect the community's deep Italian-American roots. The City-Data profile notes Italian as the borough's dominant ancestral group, reflecting decades of settlement that preceded the current demographic shift. Italian and Latin American dining now coexist on the same corridors, which is one of the most authentic expressions of Lodi's current community character.
14% Italian · Heritage · Bakeries · Delis
Lodi Farmers Market
The Lodi Farmers Market provides the community with fresh produce, dairy products, and baked goods — reflecting the borough's investment in local food infrastructure for a diverse, working-family population. In a densely populated borough of 26,000 with significant immigrant and working-class communities, a farmers market is a practical community asset as much as a lifestyle amenity.
Fresh Produce · Local · Community Asset
Route 17 Commercial Corridor
Route 17 runs through Lodi's commercial spine — providing major-format retail, restaurants, auto services, and chain stores that serve a dense residential population. For practical everyday needs, Route 17 access in Lodi means a full range of shopping options without leaving the immediate area. The Paramus mega-retail district (Garden State Plaza, Bergen Town Center) is approximately 5 minutes north on Route 17.
Route 17 · Everyday · Practical · Paramus ~5 min
Polish & Albanian Community Establishments
With 6% Polish and 3.8% Albanian ancestries — among Bergen County's highest Albanian concentrations — Lodi has Eastern European restaurants, delis, and specialty shops that serve communities with decades of roots in the borough. The combination of Italian, Polish, Albanian, and now predominantly Hispanic communities gives Lodi's commercial landscape a genuine multi-generational immigrant character that is unusual in Bergen County at any price point.
Polish · Albanian · Eastern European · Heritage Community
Hispanic Heritage Month & Community Events
Lodi's October Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations have become one of the borough's signature community events — showcasing Latin American culture, art, music, and food in a borough where the shift from a predominantly White/European community to a majority-Hispanic/multicultural one has happened within a single generation. This civic investment in celebrating rather than managing the demographic transition reflects a borough that is genuinely evolving rather than merely changing.
Hispanic Heritage Month · October · Culture · Music · Art
Lodi Wildlife Conservation & Education Center
Lodi is recognized for its Wildlife Conservation and Education Center — a facility focused on native wildlife handling and bat conservation that serves as a regional educational resource. The bat conservation initiative in particular has given Lodi a distinctive identity in the Bergen County environmental community — an unusual combination of urban density and active wildlife conservation in a borough most people wouldn't associate with either. For families with children interested in nature and wildlife, the Center is a genuine local resource.
Bat Conservation · Wildlife · Education · Regional
Lodi Borough Parks & Recreation
Lodi maintains a network of borough parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities serving a dense population of 26,000 residents. The Harrington Moving guide notes "a number of parks and recreational centers, offering activities for the whole family." In a borough with significant youth sports culture — soccer and baseball leagues are active — the park infrastructure serves the same community function that in smaller boroughs would be more visible per capita.
Parks · Youth Sports · Soccer · Baseball
WABC Radio — Lodi Transmitter
WABC 770 AM — one of New York City's most historically significant radio stations — has its towers and transmitter located in Lodi. The WABC transmitter is a geographic landmark visible from the borough and reflects Lodi's position in the NYC broadcast infrastructure. For residents with any connection to New York media history, the fact that one of America's most famous radio stations transmits from Lodi is a local distinction worth knowing.
WABC · NYC Radio · Broadcast Landmark
HackensackUMC (~5 min) · BCA (~5 min)
HackensackUMC — Bergen County's #1 employer and top-ranked hospital system — is approximately 5 minutes south in Hackensack. Bergen County Academies (BCA) is also approximately 5 minutes south. For a borough where the public school district is DFG B, BCA's proximity is an important supplement for academically motivated students who qualify through the competitive admissions process.
~5 min · HackensackUMC · BCA · Key Advantage
Lodi Public Library
Part of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System, serving Bergen County's most diverse larger borough — with multilingual resources reflecting the Italian, Polish, Albanian, Spanish-speaking, and other community populations of 26,000 residents. The library's programming reflects the borough's commitment to its diverse resident base, including significant children's services for a borough with high proportions of young working families.
Civic · BCCLS · Multilingual · Community
A Generation of Demographic Transformation
Lodi's shift from 78% White / 18% Hispanic (2000) to 57% White / 40% Hispanic (2025) within a single generation is one of the most significant demographic transitions in Bergen County history. The borough is now 39.3% foreign-born. This transformation is not abstract — it is visible in the commercial corridors, the school demographics (DFG B), the civic calendar, and the daily community life of a borough actively navigating the practical realities of rapid cultural change while maintaining its core residential character.
40% Hispanic · 39.3% Foreign-Born · Active Transition
East Lodi — The Quiet Residential Neighborhood
The Harrington Moving guide specifically identifies East Lodi as "a quiet neighborhood near good schools, including the highly-rated Hilltop Elementary" — the part of the borough that most attracts family buyers seeking the residential character that exists within Lodi's dense urban fabric. East Lodi's relative quietness within a borough of 26,000 is the kind of micro-neighborhood distinction that buyers doing serious research will find and value.
East Lodi · Hilltop Elementary · Quiet · Family
Niche: "Above Average" Schools · "Urban Suburban Mix"
Niche rates Lodi's public schools as "above average" and describes the borough's lifestyle as "urban suburban mix" — an accurate characterization of a borough that is more densely populated and more culturally active than most Bergen County communities but remains fundamentally residential in its housing stock and community character. Many young professionals live in Lodi, residents lean liberal, and the borough's walkability and restaurant density make it appealing to buyers who want Bergen County's practical mid-tier without the sterile homogeneity of some more expensive neighboring communities.
Niche Above Average · Urban-Suburban · Young Professionals
Route 17 Retail — In-Corridor & Paramus (~5 min)
Route 17 runs directly through Lodi, with major chain retail, grocery, and services accessible within the borough. Garden State Plaza and Bergen Town Center — with Whole Foods, major retailers, and comprehensive dining — are approximately 5 minutes north in Paramus. Lodi's Route 17 position gives it some of the most practical major retail access of any Bergen County borough at this price tier.
Route 17 · In-Corridor · Paramus ~5 min · Whole Foods
International Markets — In-Borough
Lodi's 40% Hispanic and 39.3% foreign-born population supports in-borough Latin American grocery stores, international markets, and specialty food shops that serve the community's diverse food needs. For buyers from Hispanic or immigrant communities, the in-borough international grocery infrastructure is a practical quality-of-life advantage that many Bergen County communities at higher price points cannot match.
Latin American · International · In-Borough · Practical
HackensackUMC (~5 min) · St. Joseph's (~10 min)
HackensackUMC is approximately 5 minutes south — Bergen County's top hospital system and largest employer. St. Joseph's University Medical Center (Paterson) is approximately 10 minutes west. Valley Hospital (Ridgewood) is approximately 15 minutes northwest. Lodi's central Bergen County position gives excellent multi-directional healthcare access.
~5 min HackensackUMC · ~10 min St. Joseph's · Multi-Directional
By the Numbers
Lodi at a Glance
Municipality Type
Borough
Bergen County · 2.26 sq mi · est. 1894
Population
~26,082
One of Bergen County's largest boroughs
Median SFH Price
~$550K–$650K
Homes.com SFH $595K · accessible mid-tier
Avg Tax Bill (2024)
$10,818
3.352% rate · NJ official data
Bus to Port Authority
~35–45 min
NJ Transit 144/161/164 · 17 mi from NYC
Hispanic Population
40%
Was 18% in 2000 · dynamic demographic shift
Zip Code
07644
Single zip borough
Avg Commute
25.7 min
Rt 17 · Rt 46 · I-80 · NJ Transit bus
Explore the Area
Similar Towns Near Lodi
Buyers considering Lodi often explore these neighboring Bergen County communities at similar or adjacent price points along the Route 17 and Route 46 corridors.
Garfield
Bordering · "City of Champions" · 2 trains
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Hackensack
Adjacent · BCA · county seat · affordable city
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Saddle Brook
Bordering · highway access · family · quiet
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Maywood
Bordering · NJ Transit · family · quieter
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Wood-Ridge
Bordering · NJ Transit · transit village
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Hasbrouck Heights
Bordering · walkable Boulevard · NJ Transit
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Rochelle Park
Bordering · quiet · small township
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Elmwood Park
Nearby · Route 4 · similar character
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Bergenfield
Nearby · diverse · NJ Transit · Filipino community
→Demographics
Data provided by Attom Data
Population
Employment
Population
24.3K
24.3K in 2020
Density
10.7K
per square mile
Households
9.5K
32 With Children
Gender
47% / 53%
Men Vs Women
Occupancy
40% / 60%
Owned Vs Rented
Age Median: -- Years
No Data
Education Level
No Data
Educational Environment
Elementary Schools (5)Middle Schools (3)High Schools (4)
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
8/10
Hilltop Elementary School
200 Kipp Ave, Lodi, NJ 07644
Public
PK - 5
No
16:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
7/10
Columbus Elementary School
370 Westervelt Pl, Lodi, NJ 07644
Public
PK - 5
No
16:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
7/10
Washington Elementary School
310 Main St, Lodi, NJ 07644
Public
PK - 5
No
16:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
7/10
Roosevelt Elementary School
435 Passaic Ave, Lodi, NJ 07644
Public
PK - 5
No
14:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
5/10
Wilson Elementary School
80 Union St, Lodi, NJ 07644
Public
PK - 5
No
16:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
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Common Questions
Lodi, NJ — Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers about buying, selling, taxes, schools, and daily life in Lodi — Bergen County's most dynamic working-community borough, with 26,000 residents, a $550K–$650K SFH median, Route 17/46/I-80 highway access, NJ Transit bus to Port Authority in 35–45 minutes, 40% Hispanic community, and BCA 5 minutes away in Hackensack.
Lodi is a moderately competitive mid-tier market with meaningful variation across sources due to housing type mix. Homes.com SFH median is $595,000 (February 2026, 34-day DOM). Movoto list median $489K (March 2026, reflecting all housing types including smaller units). Redfin showed $798K (January 2026 — very small sample, skewed by larger SFH sales). City-Data median estimated value $499,703 (2024). The most reliable SFH working range is approximately $550K–$650K. DOM 31–80 days depending on source and property type. The borough's strong rental demand (most residents rent) creates steady investor interest in multi-family properties at $670K–$900K. Talk to us about current Lodi market conditions →
The practical range: smaller capes and ranches: $450K–$575K. Standard colonials: $575K–$700K. Larger or updated SFH: $700K–$850K. Multi-family (2–4 units): $670K–$900K — strong investor demand given Lodi's rental market. City-Data reports detached house average of $580,190 and multi-family units averaging $670K–$700K. Lodi's significant renter-majority population (most residents rent per Niche) means the purchase-market inventory skews to SFH and multi-family, with condos a smaller segment. The $595K Homes.com SFH median represents the typical move-in-ready single-family purchase for a family buyer.
Lodi's housing stock reflects its density and urban character: single-family detached homes (the target for most owner-occupant buyers) — Colonials, Capes, and ranches, many updated but some needing renovation. Multi-family (2–4 unit) — strong investment properties given the borough's active rental market; investors frequently target Lodi for cash flow. Larger apartment buildings — contributing to the renter majority. The East Lodi neighborhood offers the quietest residential character for family buyers. The Harrington Moving guide notes Hilltop Elementary as a highlight for East Lodi. For buyers interested in multi-family investment at an accessible Bergen County price point — with strong rental demand from Lodi's diverse working population — the borough offers some of Bergen County's best SFH-adjacent investment options at the $700K–$900K range.
Lodi sits at Bergen County's highway intersection and is one of the county's best-connected communities for car commuters. Route 17, Route 46, and I-80 all pass through the borough. By car via I-80 east to GWB: approximately 30–40 minutes to Midtown Manhattan off-peak; GWB approach in approximately 15–20 minutes. NJ Transit bus routes 144, 161, and 164 run direct to Port Authority Bus Terminal in approximately 35–45 minutes. Local routes 709, 712, and 780 serve in-borough and nearby destinations. The average Lodi resident commute is 25.7 minutes — among Bergen County's fastest averages, reflecting the practical highway access. No train station in-borough; Garfield (Conrail/NJ Transit freight) and Hasbrouck Heights (Pascack Valley Line) are nearby alternatives for rail-inclined commuters.
Lodi's own PreK–12 district — 7 schools, 3,213 students, 13.8:1 overall ratio, District Factor Group B — provides full-service education within the borough. Niche rates the schools "above average." Lodi High School (99 Putnam Street, Rams, Royal Blue and Orange, 925 students, 14.4:1) provides comprehensive high school programming. East Lodi's Hilltop Elementary is specifically noted as highly rated within the district. The practical supplement for academically motivated students: Bergen County Academies (BCA) in Hackensack — approximately 5 minutes south — is accessible for qualifying students through the competitive admissions process. Bergen County Technical Schools are also accessible. For families whose children qualify for BCA, Lodi's proximity to Bergen County's top magnet school partially offsets the district's DFG B designation.
Lodi's general tax rate is 3.352%. The official 2024 average residential tax bill is $10,818 (NJ Division of Taxation) — below the Bergen County average of $13,600 and accessible for a borough of this population density and price tier. On a $575K home, expect approximately $14,000–$19,000 per year. On a $650K home, approximately $16,000–$22,000. The rate (3.352%) is above mid-tier but the absolute bill is lower than the Bergen County average due to the borough's lower assessed values. For buyers comparing carrying costs across Bergen County communities in the $550K–$700K range, Lodi's combination of lower purchase price and moderate tax bill produces total cost-of-ownership comparable to or better than some neighboring communities with lower rates but higher home values. Tax bills due quarterly.
The practical comparison at Lodi's price tier: Garfield — bordering Lodi, median ~$584K–$665K, 3.337% rate, "City of Champions," 2 NJ Transit train stations (competitive advantage), Polish/Hispanic community, similar character. Saddle Brook — bordering Lodi, more residential and quieter, median ~$580K–$650K, well-connected commuter town, strong suburban feel. Hasbrouck Heights — bordering Lodi, median $700K–$754K, walkable Boulevard, NJ Transit, 11.2:1 HS ratio — step-up from Lodi. Lodi — $550K–$650K SFH, 3.352% rate, $10,818 avg bill, Route 17/46/I-80 nexus, 40% Hispanic cultural dynamism, BCA 5 min, most diverse. For buyers who specifically want Bergen County's multicultural working community with the best highway connectivity and lowest purchase price in this corridor, Lodi is the answer. Garfield is the closest comparison with the added advantage of two train stations.
Yes. Demand is consistent from multiple buyer pools: first-time buyers from Hudson County and urban NJ communities moving to Bergen County's most accessible entry point; Hispanic and immigrant families specifically seeking Lodi's cultural community; investors seeking Bergen County multi-family assets at accessible price points; and young professionals attracted by the Route 17/46/I-80 highway nexus and bus transit. The borough's growing population and demographic energy support ongoing demand. Rocket Homes showed a 43% YoY increase in list median (December 2024), reflecting genuine appreciation momentum. Spring (March–May) is strongest for family buyers. Multi-family properties sell year-round. Get a free Lodi home valuation →
Homes.com reports 34-day average DOM for SFH (February 2026); Movoto reports 31-day median (March 2026). Well-priced SFH in good condition at the $575K–$650K range moves in 3–5 weeks. Multi-family takes slightly longer but maintains steady investor demand. Key selling messages: Route 17/46/I-80 highway nexus, NJ Transit bus to Port Authority, 17 miles from Manhattan, 26,000-resident community with growing Hispanic cultural vibrancy, BCA 5 minutes away, $10,818 average tax bill. For multi-family sellers, emphasize strong rental demand from Lodi's diverse working population and the cash-flow profile relative to purchase price. Learn how we sell homes in Lodi →
Lodi is Bergen County's most energetically transitional community — a borough of 26,000 in 2.26 square miles where Italian and Polish families who've been here for generations now share the commercial corridors, school hallways, and civic calendar with the Dominican, Mexican, Colombian, and Central American families who arrived over the last 25 years. The result is a community that feels alive in a way that more homogeneous Bergen County boroughs don't — the Farmers Market, the WABC transmitter towers, Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latin American restaurants on Route 17, and the bat conservation center all coexist in the same borough. Route 17, Route 46, and I-80 make Lodi one of Bergen County's most practically connected communities — 25.7-minute average commute, direct bus to Port Authority, Paramus retail 5 minutes north, HackensackUMC 5 minutes south, BCA 5 minutes south. The schools are DFG B — honest about that — but BCA's proximity matters for families with qualifying students. Lodi is for buyers who want Bergen County's practical mid-tier with maximum cultural energy, minimum commute time, and the option to be part of a community that is genuinely, visibly in the process of becoming something new.