Lyndhurst
NJ
Average Sales Price
$682,087
Median Sales Price
$650,000
Population
21,342
Total Listings
71
Living in Lyndhurst
NJ Transit Main Line. DeKorte Park. 2.086% Tax Rate.
Bergen's Most Underrated Commuter Township.
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→Lyndhurst is Bergen County's most quietly underrated commuter township — and its tax rate tells the story better than any marketing claim could. At 2.086% — the lowest general tax rate among Bergen County's mainstream residential communities — Lyndhurst delivers what most buyers spend years searching for: NJ Transit Main Line train access, a walkable residential character with commercial districts on Valley Brook Avenue and Ridge Road, the extraordinary Richard W. DeKorte Park (Meadowlands birding, canoe tours, observatory) on its eastern edge, and a median home in the $580K–$700K range with an average annual tax bill of $10,688. The township sits between the Passaic River on its western border and the Hackensack River/Meadowlands on the east — geographically distinctive in ways most of Bergen County is not.
Named after Lord Lyndhurst and incorporated in 1917 from the earlier Union Township (1852), Lyndhurst carries one of Bergen County's deepest Italian-American heritage profiles — in 2000, 33.8% of residents claimed Italian ancestry, one of the highest percentages in the United States. That heritage is embedded in the neighborhood delis, the old-school community character, and the civic life of a township nicknamed "Bear Country." The Lyndhurst Station on the NJ Transit Main Line — brand new as of June 2025 ($31.5M rebuild) — connects to Hoboken Terminal with transfers to PATH, Penn Station, and Newark Airport. For buyers who want Bergen County's lowest practical tax rate, a functioning NJ Transit station, and a Meadowlands nature preserve as their backyard, Lyndhurst is the answer that too few people find.
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2.086% Tax Rate — Bergen's Lowest Mainstream
$10,688 avg bill · exceptional value for commuter towns
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NJ Transit Main Line — New Station (2025)
Lyndhurst Station rebuilt · Hoboken + Secaucus
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DeKorte Park — Meadowlands Nature Preserve
Birding · canoe tours · observatory · NYC skyline views
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Italian Heritage — One of NJ's Deepest
33.8% Italian ancestry (2000) · "Bear Country"
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Median ~$580K–$700K SFH
24-day DOM · fast-moving mid-tier market
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Passaic River West · Meadowlands East
4.58 sq mi · between two waterways · geographically distinct
Commute & Connectivity
Getting There From Here
Lyndhurst Station on the NJ Transit Main Line (brand new as of June 2025) connects to Hoboken Terminal with transfers to PATH and Penn Station — complemented by Route 17, Route 3, and the NJ Turnpike for car commuters.
Hoboken Terminal (Train)
NJ Transit Main Line · Lyndhurst Station (new 2025)
~30–40
minutes by train
Penn Station / Newark (Train via Secaucus)
Main Line to Secaucus Junction → Penn Station
~45–55
minutes total to Penn Station
Newark Airport (Train)
Main Line to Secaucus → AirTrain
~35–45
minutes total
Midtown Manhattan (Car)
Via Rt-3 E / Lincoln Tunnel · ~12 miles
~25–35
minutes by car (off-peak)
Newark / Meadowlands Employment
Via NJ Tpk Western Spur (through SE Lyndhurst)
~15–20
minutes by car
Public Schools
Education That Raises Property Values
Lyndhurst runs its own PreK–12 district with 9 schools and 2,540 students — Niche rates the schools "highly rated" — including Lyndhurst High School, the Golden Bears, established 1926.
| School | Grades | Type | Student:Teacher | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Schools (7 schools) Lyndhurst School District · 420 Fern Ave · PreK–8 |
PreK – 8 | Public | 12.9 : 1 | B+ |
| Lyndhurst Middle School Lyndhurst School District · DFG DE |
6 – 8 | Public | 12.9 : 1 | B+ |
| Lyndhurst High School 400 Weart Ave · 835 students · Golden Bears · Blue & Gold |
9 – 12 | Public | 13.6 : 1 | B+ |
Lyndhurst School District: District Factor Group DE · 9 schools · 2,540 students · 12.9:1 overall. Lyndhurst HS: 835 students, 13.6:1, Golden Bears, est. 1926. Niche: schools "highly rated." Bergen County Academies (BCA, Hackensack, ~10 min) accessible for qualifying students. Bergen County Technical Schools also accessible.
Neighborhood Life
What Makes Lyndhurst Lyndhurst
Explore DeKorte Park's birding and canoe tours, the Italian heritage dining on Valley Brook Avenue, the walkable neighborhood delis, and the Meadowlands character of Bergen County's most geographically distinctive township.
Italian Heritage Dining — Valley Brook & Ridge Road
In 2000, 33.8% of Lyndhurst residents claimed Italian ancestry — one of the highest percentages in the United States. That heritage is embedded in the township's dining landscape: Italian restaurants, old-school delis, and family-owned establishments on Valley Brook Avenue, Ridge Road, and Stuyvesant Avenue that reflect decades of Italian-American community life. The Century 21 guide notes that residents can "walk rather than drive" to neighborhood delis, eateries, and stores — a genuine walkability that is unusual for a Meadowlands community.
33.8% Italian Ancestry · Heritage Dining · Walkable Delis
Growing Hispanic Dining Scene
With 27% Hispanic/Latino residents — up significantly from earlier decades — Lyndhurst's commercial corridors increasingly include Latin American restaurants, bakeries, and specialty shops that serve the township's growing Hispanic community. The coexistence of established Italian-American establishments and newer Hispanic businesses reflects Lyndhurst's demographic evolution in microcosm: the old neighborhood character overlaid with new community energy.
27% Hispanic · Latin American · Growing Community
Medieval Times & Meadowlands Entertainment
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament — the iconic Meadowlands dinner theater — is located in Lyndhurst, reflecting the township's position within the Meadowlands entertainment corridor. MetLife Stadium (Giants/Jets), the American Dream Mall, and the broader Meadowlands Sports Complex are approximately 10–15 minutes south in East Rutherford. For families seeking major entertainment options, Lyndhurst's Meadowlands position provides more options than most Bergen County communities of comparable size.
Medieval Times · Meadowlands · ~10 min MetLife · American Dream
Valley Brook Avenue Business District
Valley Brook Avenue is one of Lyndhurst's primary commercial corridors — a mix of locally owned restaurants, shops, and services that serve the township's residential neighborhoods. Combined with the Ridge Road and Stuyvesant Avenue commercial areas, Lyndhurst has enough in-township commercial density to handle everyday dining and retail needs without requiring residents to drive to Rutherford or Hackensack. The walkable access noted by the Century 21 guide is a genuine practical advantage.
Valley Brook Ave · Ridge Road · Stuyvesant Ave · Walkable
Rutherford & Hackensack Retail (~10 min)
Rutherford's active Main Street commercial district is approximately 10 minutes north — a genuinely walkable NJ Transit-served downtown with restaurants, shops, and everyday retail. Hackensack's broader commercial district (with HackensackUMC and BCA) is approximately 10 minutes northeast. For everyday shopping, Lyndhurst's Route 17 corridor provides major retail access from ShopRite to the broader Paramus mega-retail corridor (~15 min north).
~10 min Rutherford · ~15 min Paramus · Route 17
"Bear Country" Community Identity
Lyndhurst's nickname "Bear Country" reflects the Golden Bears athletic identity of Lyndhurst High School — and the broader community character of a township where Italian-American families have lived for generations, youth sports are a civic institution, and neighborhood pride runs deep in the community's dense residential streets. Niche notes many young professionals live in Lyndhurst — the combination of affordable housing and NJ Transit access makes it a practical choice for the post-college demographic.
Bear Country · Golden Bears · Community Pride · Young Professionals
Richard W. DeKorte Park — Meadowlands Nature Preserve
DeKorte Park is Lyndhurst's most extraordinary recreational asset — and one of Bergen County's most underappreciated natural treasures. The Meadowlands Conservation Trust protects this fragile ecosystem known for exceptional birding (particularly migratory waterfowl), nature walks, stargazing at the observatory, canoe tours, and pontoon boat cruises with views of the Manhattan skyline. In a 4.58-square-mile township best known for Italian delis and NJ Transit access, having a world-class urban wetlands nature preserve as a de facto backyard is the kind of quality-of-life advantage that doesn't show up in the tax rate comparison.
Meadowlands · Birding · Canoe Tours · Observatory · NYC Skyline
Passaic River — Western Border
The Passaic River forms Lyndhurst's entire western border — giving the township a genuine waterfront character on the west and the Meadowlands wetlands on the east. The Avondale-DeJessa Bridge connects Lyndhurst and Nutley across the Passaic, carrying over 26,000 vehicles per day. The NJ Transit Main Line crosses the Passaic via the Lyndhurst Draw — a railroad swing bridge — which puts the water crossing at the heart of the daily commute experience for train riders in a way that is uniquely Lyndhurst.
Passaic River · Western Border · Lyndhurst Draw · Waterfront
Township Parks & Recreation
Lyndhurst maintains a network of township parks, athletic fields, and recreational facilities serving 22,000+ residents — with active youth soccer, baseball, and community sports leagues reflecting the Italian-American and now more diverse community's investment in youth athletics. The township's 4.58-square-mile footprint and lower density (relative to some Bergen County peers) allows for more open recreational space per capita than neighboring communities like Rutherford or Hasbrouck Heights.
Youth Sports · Soccer · Baseball · Parks Network
Hackensack UMC (~10 min) · Valley Hospital (~15 min)
HackensackUMC is approximately 10 minutes northeast — Bergen County's top hospital system. Valley Hospital (Ridgewood) is approximately 15 minutes northwest. Rutherford's nearby hospitals and medical facilities provide additional access. The NJ Transit Main Line also connects to facilities near Newark Airport/University Hospital. For a township without in-township hospital infrastructure, Lyndhurst's multi-directional access is strong.
~10 min HackensackUMC · ~15 min Valley Hospital
Lyndhurst Public Library
Part of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System, serving a township of 22,000+ residents with strong family programming, multilingual resources reflecting the Italian, Hispanic, and diverse communities, and digital services. The library serves as a community anchor in a township that takes its civic institutions seriously — consistent with the deep-rooted community pride visible in the neighborhood character and the school athletics culture.
Civic · BCCLS · Multilingual · Community
Brand-New Lyndhurst Station — June 2025
The new Lyndhurst Station opened June 8, 2025 — a $31.5 million investment replacing a station more than a century old. The new facility is ADA-accessible, located at the intersection of Delafield and Court avenues, and closer to the commuter parking lot. For buyers evaluating Lyndhurst, the new station is a meaningful infrastructure upgrade that was just completed — a township that just received a $31.5M federally funded station rebuild is not being ignored by the transit system. The Main Line connects to Hoboken Terminal with PATH to Manhattan, and to Penn Station via Secaucus Junction.
New June 2025 · $31.5M · ADA · Main Line · Hoboken + Secaucus
Italian-American Heritage — One of NJ's Deepest
Lyndhurst's 33.8% Italian ancestry in 2000 placed it among the highest concentrations in the United States — a distinction reflecting decades of Italian immigration to this Passaic River-adjacent township that was accessible from Newark and northern NJ's Italian communities. The heritage persists in the food culture, the neighborhood character, the parish community, and the "Bear Country" civic identity that feels inherited rather than invented. For buyers of Italian heritage specifically, Lyndhurst is Bergen County's most authentic remaining expression of the Italian-American suburban community.
33.8% Italian · Among Highest in US · Heritage · Parish Community
Niche: "Highly Rated" Schools · Dense Suburban · Most Own Homes
Niche rates Lyndhurst Township highly — as one of the best places to live in NJ, with highly rated public schools, dense suburban feel, and most residents owning their homes. The combination of a township where ownership dominates, schools are rated above average, the neighborhood is dense enough to be walkable, and the tax rate is Bergen County's lowest practical mainstream rate is the Lyndhurst value proposition in one sentence. Many young professionals live in Lyndhurst — the NJ Transit access and relatively accessible price point explain why.
Niche Top NJ · Highly Rated · Dense Suburban · Young Professionals
In-Township Commercial — Valley Brook / Ridge / Stuyvesant
Lyndhurst's three primary business districts — Valley Brook Avenue, Ridge Road (Route 17 corridor), and Stuyvesant Avenue — provide everyday retail, grocery, services, and the neighborhood delis and local restaurants that are the practical daily-use commercial infrastructure. The Century 21 guide accurately notes residents can "walk rather than drive" to many of these establishments, which is a genuine walkability advantage in a Meadowlands-adjacent community where most comparable townships require more driving.
Valley Brook Ave · Ridge Road · Stuyvesant Ave · Walkable
American Dream Mall & Meadowlands (~10–15 min)
American Dream — one of North America's largest retail and entertainment complexes, with Whole Foods, major retailers, indoor ski slope, Nickelodeon Universe, and NHL-size ice rink — is approximately 10–15 minutes south in East Rutherford. Paramus (Garden State Plaza, Bergen Town Center) is approximately 15 minutes north on Route 17. Lyndhurst's Meadowlands position gives major-format retail access in two directions without the township itself hosting any of it.
~10 min American Dream · ~15 min Paramus · Route 17
HackensackUMC (~10 min) · Multiple Hospital Systems
HackensackUMC is approximately 10 minutes northeast — Bergen County's top hospital. Valley Hospital (Ridgewood) approximately 15 minutes northwest. St. Joseph's (Paterson) approximately 15 minutes northwest. Newark University Hospital accessible via NJ Turnpike in 20 minutes. Lyndhurst's position between Bergen, Passaic, and Essex counties gives multi-directional healthcare access that few Bergen County communities can match at this price point.
~10 min HackensackUMC · ~15 min Valley · Multi-System Access
By the Numbers
Lyndhurst at a Glance
Municipality Type
Township
Bergen County · 4.58 sq mi land · est. 1917
Population
~22,519
2020 Census · 13th largest in Bergen County
General Tax Rate
2.086%
Bergen's lowest mainstream rate · avg bill $10,688
Median SFH Price
~$580K–$700K
Movoto sale $598,950 · 24-day DOM
Train to Hoboken
~30–40 min
NJ Transit Main Line · New station 2025
Italian Ancestry
33.8%
One of highest in US (2000) · "Bear Country"
Zip Code
07071
Single zip township
Signature Park
DeKorte Park
Meadowlands · birding · canoe · observatory
Explore the Area
Similar Towns Near Lyndhurst
Buyers considering Lyndhurst often explore these neighboring communities along the NJ Transit Main Line and Route 17/Route 3 corridors.
Rutherford
Adjacent · Main Line · vibrant downtown · step-up
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North Arlington
Adjacent · Passaic River · accessible entry
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Kearny
Adjacent (Hudson County) · NJ Transit · commuter
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Carlstadt
Nearby · lowest Bergen tax bill · Becton HS
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East Rutherford
Nearby · 2nd lowest Bergen tax · MetLife Stadium
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Wood-Ridge
Nearby · NJ Transit · transit village
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Hasbrouck Heights
Nearby · walkable Boulevard · NJ Transit
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Maywood
Nearby · NJ Transit · family · quiet
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Moonachie
Nearby · Meadowlands · most affordable option
→Demographics
Data provided by Attom Data
Population
Employment
Population
21.3K
21.3K in 2020
Density
4.3K
per square mile
Households
8.6K
28 With Children
Gender
48% / 53%
Men Vs Women
Occupancy
55% / 45%
Owned Vs Rented
Age Median: -- Years
No Data
Education Level
No Data
Educational Environment
Elementary Schools (7)Middle Schools (4)High Schools (1)
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
8/10
Jefferson School
336 Lake Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Public
4 - 8
No
11:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
8/10
Roosevelt School
530 Stuyvesant Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Public
4 - 8
No
12:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
6/10
Lincoln School
281 Ridge Rd, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Public
4 - 8
No
13:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Sacred Heart School
620 Valley Brook Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Private
PK - 8
Yes
17:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Columbus School
640 Lake Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Public
PK - 3
No
22:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
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Common Questions
Lyndhurst, NJ — Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers about buying, selling, taxes, schools, and daily life in Lyndhurst — Bergen County's most underrated commuter township, with a 2.086% tax rate, brand-new NJ Transit Main Line station (June 2025), DeKorte Park Meadowlands preserve, 33.8% Italian heritage, "highly rated" schools per Niche, and a median SFH around $580K–$700K.
Lyndhurst is a somewhat competitive market with fast-moving SFH inventory. Movoto reported a median sale of $598,950 with 24-day DOM (January 2026, 26 homes sold). Redfin showed $604K (November 2025). Rocket list median $625K (April 2025). NeighborhoodScout median value $711,256. Zillow ZHVI $508,892 (reflecting mixed housing stock). True SFH range approximately $580K–$700K. The 24-day DOM is notably fast — reflective of consistent demand from commuters and first-time buyers who discover Lyndhurst's 2.086% tax rate after comparing carrying costs across the NJ Transit Main Line corridor. The brand-new Lyndhurst Station (June 2025) is a fresh infrastructure positive that the market has only recently had time to price in. Talk to us about current Lyndhurst market conditions →
The practical range: smaller capes and ranches: $475K–$575K. Standard colonials in good condition: $575K–$700K. Larger or updated colonials: $700K–$850K+. NeighborhoodScout notes that Lyndhurst's housing stock is approximately 41% single-family, 36% duplexes/small apartments, and 19% large apartment complexes — the diversity of housing types creates significant variation in monthly median figures depending on what sold. The SFH buyer at the $575K–$700K range represents the typical owner-occupant purchase. Zillow's lower ZHVI ($508,892) reflects the full housing stock including smaller apartments; NeighborhoodScout's $711,256 reflects the higher end. SFH buyers should focus on the $598,950–$625K sale median range as the most relevant reference.
Lyndhurst's housing mix is more diverse than most Bergen County communities: Single-family detached homes (41%) — Colonials, Cape Cods, ranches from the post-war era, many updated. Duplexes and smaller apartments (36%) — common throughout the township, reflecting its denser suburban character; popular with buyers seeking rental income or multi-generational living. Large apartment complexes (19%). Total 9,363 housing units for 22,000+ residents. Inventory is typically 25–40 active listings at any time — more than many smaller Bergen County boroughs but still tight enough to move fast. Most owner-occupant buyers target the SFH stock; multi-family is a popular investor product at the $700K–$900K range given strong rental demand.
Lyndhurst has genuine multi-modal commuter options. NJ Transit Main Line at the new Lyndhurst Station (opened June 8, 2025 — brand new ADA-accessible facility built for $31.5M) connects to Hoboken Terminal in approximately 30–40 minutes; from Hoboken, PATH to Manhattan in minutes. At Secaucus Junction (on the same line), connections to Penn Station (approximately 45–55 minutes total) and Newark Airport (approximately 35–45 minutes total). By car, Route 3 connects to the Lincoln Tunnel: approximately 25–35 minutes to Midtown off-peak. Route 17 for north-south access; NJ Turnpike Western Spur through the southeastern township for Newark/Meadowlands employment. NJ Transit bus routes 191, 192, 195, 199 provide local and regional service. Note: Route 3 near Lyndhurst is among New Jersey's most congested corridors — the train is meaningfully faster and more reliable for Manhattan commuters.
Lyndhurst runs its own PreK–12 district — 9 schools, 2,540 students, 12.9:1 overall ratio, District Factor Group DE. Niche rates the schools as "highly rated" and describes Lyndhurst Township as one of the best places to live in New Jersey, with the schools as a specific positive. Lyndhurst High School (400 Weart Avenue, Golden Bears, Blue and Gold, established 1926, 835 students, 13.6:1 ratio) is the athletic and academic anchor of the township's educational identity. Bergen County Academies (BCA) in Hackensack — approximately 10 minutes — is accessible for qualifying students through the competitive admissions process. Bergen County Technical Schools are also accessible. For buyers coming from districts with weaker outcomes who want Bergen County schools at Bergen County's lowest mainstream tax rate, Lyndhurst's DFG DE district with Niche "highly rated" designation is a reasonable educational value proposition.
Lyndhurst's general tax rate of 2.086% is the lowest among Bergen County's mainstream residential communities — comparable only to Alpine (0.837%, ultra-luxury), East Rutherford (1.621%, Meadowlands tax base), and Carlstadt (1.828%, industrial tax base) among communities with structural advantages Lyndhurst doesn't share. The official 2024 average residential tax bill is $10,688 (NJ Division of Taxation). On a $600K home, expect approximately $10,000–$12,500 per year. On a $700K home, approximately $12,000–$15,000. For comparison: neighboring Rutherford's rate is approximately 2.780%; North Arlington 2.304%; Kearny (adjacent in Hudson County) 3.2%+. Lyndhurst's rate advantage compounds over time — a buyer who holds for 10 years with a $2,000–$3,000 annual tax savings over comparable townships saves $20,000–$30,000 in taxes alone. Tax bills due quarterly.
The Main Line corridor comparison buyers make: Rutherford — premier downtown, NJ Transit Main Line, median ~$680K–$800K, 2.780% rate, avg bill $13,645 — prestige step-up from Lyndhurst but meaningfully more expensive. Wood-Ridge — NJ Transit Wesmont station (new transit village), median ~$650K–$750K, Pascack Valley Line connection, transit village character. Carlstadt — same Meadowlands corridor, 1.828% rate (even lower than Lyndhurst), lowest Bergen avg bill ($8,763), but Becton HS and different community character. Lyndhurst — NJ Transit Main Line (new station), median $580K–$700K, 2.086% rate, $10,688 avg bill, DeKorte Park, Italian heritage, "highly rated" schools. For buyers who want Main Line train access and Bergen County's lowest mainstream tax rate at a below-Rutherford price — Lyndhurst is the conclusion. The township is consistently 10–20% less expensive than Rutherford for comparable square footage.
Yes. The 24-day median DOM reflects consistent demand; the brand-new Lyndhurst Station (June 2025) is an infrastructure positive that buyers researching the Main Line corridor will increasingly factor into their consideration. The township's 2.086% tax rate is a differentiator that buyers doing carrying-cost comparisons will discover — and once discovered, it is compelling. The buyer pool is broad: Main Line commuters, young professionals, Italian-heritage families relocating from NYC, first-time buyers stepping up from Hudson County and urban NJ, and investors targeting the multi-family stock. Spring (March–May) is strongest, but Lyndhurst's practicality-driven buyer pool is active year-round. Get a free Lyndhurst home valuation →
Movoto reported 24-day median DOM (January 2026) — fast by Bergen County standards at this price tier. 26 homes sold in one month, up from 11 the prior year — reflecting growing market volume. Well-priced SFH in good condition at $575K–$650K moves in 2–4 weeks. The key selling messages: 2.086% tax rate (Bergen's lowest mainstream), brand-new NJ Transit Main Line station, DeKorte Park Meadowlands preserve, walkable neighborhood delis and Italian heritage dining, $10,688 average tax bill, 10–20% below Rutherford pricing for comparable homes. For sellers, the tax rate comparison with Rutherford is the most powerful single talking point — buyers who've calculated carrying costs across the Main Line corridor will have already noticed it. Learn how we sell homes in Lyndhurst →
Lyndhurst is Bergen County's most quietly underrated commuter township — the one that buyers discover after running the carrying-cost comparison and realizing that 2.086% is a number that doesn't normally appear on a Bergen County tax rate table alongside NJ Transit Main Line access. The brand-new Lyndhurst Station opened in June 2025. DeKorte Park, with its birding, canoe tours, and Manhattan skyline views, is on the eastern edge of the township. Valley Brook Avenue has the Italian-American delis that have served the "Bear Country" community since its 33.8%-Italian-ancestry peak. The Passaic River forms the western border. Medieval Times is in Lyndhurst. The Golden Bears play at Lyndhurst High School, established 1926. Niche calls the schools "highly rated" and rates the township among NJ's best places to live. The median household income is $111,711. Most residents own their homes. The township is growing at 0.7% per year — steadily, not frantically. Lyndhurst is for buyers who did the math.