Midland Park
NJ
Average Sales Price
$541,951
Median Sales Price
$692,000
Population
7,176
Total Listings
30
Living in Midland Park
8.4:1 School Ratio. $140K Median Income. 312 Feet Up.
Bergen's Best-Kept Northern Suburb Secret.
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→Midland Park sits at 312 feet above sea level in northwestern Bergen County — one of the county's higher-elevation communities — and it carries that elevation in its character too. Incorporated September 6, 1894, the 1.57-square-mile borough has a median household income of $140,063 (average $171,405), a poverty rate of just 1.6%, and a school district that delivers one of the most remarkable metrics in Bergen County: a 3-school district serving 897 students at an 8.4:1 overall ratio, with the junior/senior high school at an extraordinary 7.6:1. For a borough of 7,000 people, these numbers reflect genuine community investment in educational quality that almost no comparable-sized community in the state can match.
The Gill Group guide describes what you feel on the ground: "quiet streets, close-knit community feel, and easy day-to-day living... local shops, neighborhood parks, and community events create an environment where people genuinely know their neighbors." Niche rates Midland Park as one of the best places to live in New Jersey with "highly rated" public schools, most residents owning their homes, and many families calling the borough home. With a median home around $700K–$850K and a 2024 average tax bill of $14,028, Midland Park is Bergen County's best-kept northern suburb secret — consistently outperforming its name recognition on every measurable quality-of-life metric.
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8.4:1 District Ratio · 7.6:1 HS · DFG GH
897 students · 3 schools · Niche highly rated
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$140K Median HH Income · 1.6% Poverty Rate
$171K avg HH income · affluent professional community
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Median ~$700K–$850K · 15-Day DOM
Fast-moving · $14,028 avg tax bill · 3.480% rate
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312 Feet Elevation · 1.57 Sq Mi
Northwestern Bergen · borders Wyckoff & Ridgewood
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NJ Transit Main Line (Nearby Waldwick)
Ho-Ho-Kus & Waldwick stations adjacent
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Close-Knit Walkable Community
"People genuinely know their neighbors" · local shops
Commute & Connectivity
Getting There From Here
Midland Park is primarily car-commuter territory, with NJ Transit Main Line service at the adjacent Waldwick and Ho-Ho-Kus stations providing train options, and NJ Transit bus service available along major corridors.
Hoboken Terminal (Train)
Drive to Waldwick or Ho-Ho-Kus (~5 min) · NJ Transit Main Line
~50–60
minutes total to Hoboken
Midtown Manhattan (Car)
Via Rt-208 S / GWB or Rt-17 S / I-80 E · ~25 miles
~35–45
minutes by car (off-peak)
George Washington Bridge
Via Rt-208 S / I-95 S · ~18 miles
~25–35
minutes by car
Newark Liberty Airport
Via Garden State Pkwy S · ~25 miles
~30–35
minutes by car
Paramus / Hackensack
Via Rt-208 S / Rt-17 S · ~10 miles
~15–20
minutes by car
Public Schools
Education That Raises Property Values
Midland Park runs its own PreK–12 district with 3 schools, 897 students, and an extraordinary 8.4:1 overall ratio — including the Jr./Sr. High School at a remarkable 7.6:1 with just 347 students.
| School | Grades | Type | Student:Teacher | Rating |
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| Midland Park Elementary Schools Midland Park School District · PreK–6 · DFG GH |
PreK – 6 | Public | 8.4 : 1 | A |
| Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School 250 Prospect St · 347 students · Panthers · Green & White |
7 – 12 | Public | 7.6 : 1 | A |
| Bergen County Academies (BCA) Hackensack · ~20 min · Top NJ magnet school |
9 – 12 | Magnet | 11 : 1 | Top 10 NJ |
Midland Park School District: District Factor Group GH · 3 schools · 897 students · 8.4:1 overall · Niche highly rated. Jr./Sr. HS: 347 students, 7.6:1, Panthers, Green and White, est. 1957, grades 7–12. One of Bergen County's most exceptional student-to-teacher ratios for a public PreK–12 district. Bergen County Academies (BCA) accessible for qualifying students.
Neighborhood Life
What Makes Midland Park Midland Park
Explore the walkable local shops, Wortendyke Barn historic landmark, the parks at 312 feet elevation, the tight-knit community events, and the neighborhoods where — in a borough of 7,000 — people genuinely know their neighbors.
Local Shops & Restaurants — Walkable Borough Character
Midland Park's commercial character is intentionally neighborhood-scale — local shops, diners, and restaurants along Prospect Street and the main corridors that serve a community of 7,000 where, as the Gill Group guide notes, "local shops, neighborhood parks, and community events create an environment where people genuinely know their neighbors." In a borough this small, the commercial strip is an extension of community social life rather than a separate retail destination.
Walkable · Local Shops · Community Scale · Prospect St
Local Dining — Family-Oriented Character
Midland Park's dining reflects its family-oriented, high-income community profile ($140K median HH income). The borough has local restaurants, coffee shops, and casual dining options that serve the community's resident base without the volume or variety of a larger suburban commercial district. The Niche guide notes Midland Park is home predominantly to families — the dining culture reflects that: neighborhood-scale, accessible, and community-connected rather than destination dining.
Family Dining · Community-Oriented · Casual · Local
Wyckoff & Ridgewood Dining (~5–10 min)
Wyckoff and Ridgewood — Midland Park's closest larger neighbors — both have active dining and retail districts that Midland Park residents treat as their practical extended dining radius. Ridgewood's exceptional downtown (Whole Foods, upscale restaurants, boutiques) is approximately 10 minutes southeast. Wyckoff's local dining corridor is approximately 5 minutes west. For a borough of 7,000 without major commercial ambitions, neighboring Ridgewood effectively serves as the region's premier dining and retail anchor.
~5 min Wyckoff · ~10 min Ridgewood · Premier Access
Local & Regional Grocery Access
Midland Park and immediately neighboring Wyckoff/Waldwick have grocery options (including ShopRite and other major grocery chains accessible within 5–10 minutes). Ridgewood's Whole Foods is approximately 10 minutes southeast. For a high-income professional community ($140K median HH income), grocery access at this quality tier within a short drive is consistent with the community's profile and expectations.
ShopRite ~5 min · Whole Foods ~10 min · Convenient
Community Events — Small Borough Identity
Midland Park's community events calendar — seasonal festivals, school-connected social events, youth sports leagues with the Panthers, and civic celebrations — reflects a 7,000-person borough that has maintained its small-town identity through decades of Bergen County's suburban growth. The Gill Group guide captures it: "an environment where people genuinely know their neighbors." Community events in Midland Park are not programmatic — they are organic expressions of a community small enough to sustain genuine face-to-face social life.
Panthers Sports · Community Events · Small Borough Identity
Meadowlands & Paramus (~20 min)
American Dream Mall (East Rutherford), MetLife Stadium, and the Meadowlands Sports Complex are approximately 20 minutes southeast. Garden State Plaza and Paramus retail are approximately 15–20 minutes south. For entertainment and major-format retail, Midland Park's Bergen County position gives practical access without the borough itself needing to host commercial infrastructure inconsistent with its residential character.
~20 min MetLife · American Dream · Garden State Plaza
312-Foot Elevation — Natural High Ground
At 312 feet above sea level, Midland Park is one of Bergen County's highest-elevation communities — a geographic fact that translates into views, cleaner air, and natural drainage that lower-lying Meadowlands communities don't have. The elevation also contributes to the borough's historical "high ground" identity within the northwestern Bergen plateau that includes Wyckoff, Waldwick, and Ho-Ho-Kus. For residents who have lived at lower elevations in Bergen County, the Midland Park position is a physically perceptible quality-of-life advantage.
312 ft · Northwestern Bergen Plateau · High Ground · Views
Borough Parks & Athletic Fields
Midland Park maintains borough parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields that serve the community's family-heavy demographic — youth baseball, soccer, and community recreation programs centered on the Panthers school athletics identity. In a 7,000-person borough with a 7.6:1 high school ratio, the relationship between school athletics and community recreation is more integrated than in larger districts — the Panthers games are community events, not just school events.
Youth Sports · Panthers · Baseball · Soccer · Parks
Wortendyke Barn & Historic Landmarks
The Wortendyke-Demund House is Midland Park's designated historic landmark — a connection to the Dutch colonial agricultural heritage of northwestern Bergen County that pre-dates the borough's 1894 incorporation. For residents interested in local history, the Wortendyke Barn area reflects the agricultural past of a landscape that was Bergen County farmland before the late-19th-century railroad expansion and boroughitis phenomenon that created Midland Park.
Historic Landmark · Wortendyke Barn · Dutch Colonial Heritage
Ramapo Valley & Regional Trails (~15 min)
Ramapo Valley County Reservation — one of Bergen County's most significant natural areas, with extensive trail networks — is approximately 15 minutes northwest. Campgaw Mountain County Reservation (skiing, mountain biking) is approximately 15 minutes north. For a northwestern Bergen community at 312 feet elevation, the outdoor recreation access is meaningfully better than southern Bergen communities — the upland terrain and proximity to the Ramapo foothills give Midland Park residents practical hiking access that flatter communities don't have.
~15 min Ramapo Valley · Campgaw Mountain · Hiking · Trails
Midland Park Public Library
Part of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System, serving one of northern Bergen County's most affluent and family-oriented communities. The library's programming reflects the borough's demographic profile — a community where 11.1% of workers are elementary and middle school teachers (City-Data occupational data), reflecting both the educational values of the community and the high concentration of education professionals among residents.
Civic · BCCLS · Family Programming · Education Community
8.4:1 District Ratio — What It Actually Means
Midland Park's 8.4:1 overall district ratio — with the Jr./Sr. High School at 7.6:1 for 347 students — is one of Bergen County's most exceptional for any public PreK–12 district at this price point. In practical terms: teachers know every student by name. Class sizes are consistently small enough to enable genuine individual attention. Electives, arts, athletics, and academic support are all accessible to every student regardless of interest level. For a community where 11.1% of workers are teachers, this ratio reflects an educational investment philosophy that is institutional, not accidental.
8.4:1 · 7.6:1 HS · Small Classes · Individual Attention
"People Genuinely Know Their Neighbors"
The Gill Group description of Midland Park's community character — "local shops, neighborhood parks, and community events create an environment where people genuinely know their neighbors" — is the single most accurate sentence written about the borough and the reason the 1.6% poverty rate and $140K median household income coexist with a community that has remained at 7,000 residents for decades without the growth pressures that have changed neighboring communities. People who choose Midland Park are choosing this character specifically.
Community Identity · Small Borough · Neighbors Know Neighbors
Panthers at 250 Prospect Street
The Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School — Panthers, Green and White, 347 students, 7.6:1 ratio, established 1957 — occupies the same address as the district central office (250 Prospect Street). In a community of 7,000, having the high school at the literal center of the community's institutional address is not an architectural accident — it reflects a borough where the school is genuinely the civic anchor. Panthers athletics are community events. Panthers academic outcomes are community achievements. Midland Park and its school are the same thing.
Panthers · 250 Prospect St · Community Civic Anchor · 1957
Waldwick & Wyckoff Everyday Retail (~5 min)
Waldwick's commercial district and Wyckoff's Route 202 corridor — both immediately adjacent to Midland Park — provide everyday grocery, retail, and services within 5 minutes. ShopRite and other major grocery chains are accessible without driving far. For a borough that intentionally maintains a residential rather than commercial character, the immediately adjacent communities handle the everyday retail footprint effectively.
~5 min Waldwick · ~5 min Wyckoff · Everyday Grocery
Ridgewood (~10 min) · Paramus (~15–20 min)
Ridgewood's downtown — Whole Foods, upscale boutiques, extensive restaurant scene, and the kind of village commercial character that Midland Park borrows from its proximity — is approximately 10 minutes southeast. Garden State Plaza and Bergen Town Center (Paramus) are approximately 15–20 minutes south. Midland Park's northwestern Bergen position gives access to both Ridgewood's quality and Paramus's scale without the borough needing to host either.
~10 min Ridgewood · Whole Foods · ~15 min Paramus
Valley Hospital (~15 min) · Regional Healthcare
Valley Hospital in Ridgewood — one of NJ's top-ranked community hospitals — is approximately 15 minutes southeast. HackensackUMC is approximately 20 minutes southeast. St. Joseph's University Medical Center (Paterson) is approximately 10 minutes northwest. For a small borough without in-borough hospital infrastructure, Midland Park's northwestern Bergen position provides multi-directional hospital access — particularly Valley Hospital, which is the primary regional facility for the northwestern Bergen corridor.
~15 min Valley Hospital · ~10 min St. Joseph's · Multi-Direction
By the Numbers
Midland Park at a Glance
Municipality Type
Borough
Bergen County · 1.57 sq mi · est. 1894
Population
~7,014
2020 Census · growing 0.37%/yr
Median HH Income
$140,063
Avg $171,405 · 1.6% poverty rate
Median Sale Price
~$700K–$850K
Homes.com 12-mo $782K · +6% YoY
District Ratio
8.4:1 · HS 7.6:1
897 students · 3 schools · Niche highly rated
Elevation
312 ft
One of Bergen County's highest elevations
Zip Code
07432
Single zip borough
Avg Tax Bill (2024)
$14,028
3.480% rate · NJ official data
Explore the Area
Similar Towns Near Midland Park
Buyers considering Midland Park often explore these neighboring northwestern Bergen County communities along the Route 208 and NJ Transit Main Line corridors.
Wyckoff
Adjacent · upscale · Indian Hills HS · luxury
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Waldwick
Adjacent · NJ Transit Main Line · more accessible
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Ho-Ho-Kus
Adjacent · NJ Monthly #1 NJ · 2 train lines
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Ridgewood
Nearby · premier downtown · top HS
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Glen Rock
Nearby · "under-the-radar gem" · 2 trains
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Allendale
Nearby · NJ Transit Main Line · Northern Highlands HS
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Franklin Lakes
Nearby · luxury · Ramapo HS · larger lots
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Oakland
Nearby · Indian Hills HS · Ramapo Mountains
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Hillsdale
Nearby · Pascack Valley Line · family
→Demographics
Data provided by Attom Data
Population
Employment
Population
7.2K
7.2K in 2020
Density
4.6K
per square mile
Households
2.8K
34 With Children
Gender
47% / 53%
Men Vs Women
Occupancy
70% / 30%
Owned Vs Rented
Age Median: -- Years
No Data
Education Level
No Data
Educational Environment
Elementary Schools (5)Middle Schools (2)High Schools (2)
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
7/10
Highland Elementary School
31 Highland Ave, Midland Park, NJ 07432
Public
3 - 6
No
9:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Green Twig School
30 Paterson Ave, Midland Park, NJ 07432
Private
PK - TKG
Yes
6:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Eastern Christian Elementary School
25 Baldin Dr, Midland Park, NJ 07432
Private
PK - 4
Yes
11:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
The Childrens Therapy Center
321 Prospect St, Midland Park, NJ 07432
Private
2 - 11
No
8:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Godwin Elementary School
41 E Center St, Midland Park, NJ 07432
Public
PK - 2
No
12:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
Amenities & Attractions
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Listed by Elija Novello of A.W. Van Winkle & Company
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Common Questions
Midland Park, NJ — Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers about buying, selling, taxes, schools, and daily life in Midland Park — Bergen County's best-kept northern suburb secret, with an 8.4:1 district ratio, $140K median household income, $700K–$850K SFH median, 15-day DOM, 312 feet of elevation, and a close-knit community of 7,000 where people genuinely know their neighbors.
Midland Park is a fast-moving, low-volume market at Bergen County's upper-mid-tier. Homes.com 12-month median is $782,000 (+6% YoY) with 31-day average DOM. Movoto list median $699K with 15-day DOM (March 2026). Zillow ZHVI $732,465 (+4.5%). The true SFH working range is approximately $700K–$850K. Redfin's $680K (October 2025, 5 sales) and Rocket's monthly figures are volatile due to extremely low transaction volume — typically only 5–10 sales per month. The borough's consistent appeal to high-income families ($140K median HH income) drawn by the 8.4:1 school ratio and small-borough character creates steady, motivated demand that keeps well-priced properties moving quickly despite thin inventory. Talk to us about current Midland Park market conditions →
The practical range: smaller capes and ranches: $575K–$700K. Standard colonials in good condition: $700K–$850K. Larger or premium-lot homes: $850K–$1M+. The Gill Group guide cites approximately $750K as the median. Homes.com 12-month median of $782K (up 6%) is the most reliable benchmark. Midland Park's housing stock is predominantly single-family — consistent with the high homeownership rate in a borough where most residents own. Inventory is extremely tight; buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act, particularly in spring. The 15-day Movoto DOM reflects how quickly motivated buyers respond when quality properties appear in a borough this well-regarded.
Midland Park is dominated by single-family detached homes — Colonials, Cape Cods, and ranches primarily from the post-war era, many updated, set on standard borough lots in walkable neighborhoods. The Gill Group describes "a mix of well-kept single-family homes and classic suburban neighborhoods." Most residents own their homes (Niche notes this as a defining community characteristic). The borough has minimal multi-family or apartment inventory — this is a predominantly owner-occupant community of families. With fewer than 3,000 total housing units in 1.57 square miles, inventory is consistently thin. At the $700K–$850K price point, Midland Park offers more living quality per dollar than neighboring Wyckoff or Ridgewood at comparable price points — the school ratio alone justifies serious buyer attention.
Midland Park is primarily a car-commuter community — 76.2% of residents drive alone to work, with an average commute of 28 minutes. There is no train station within the borough; commuters drive to adjacent stations. The NJ Transit Main Line is accessible at Waldwick Station (~5 min south) or Ho-Ho-Kus Station (~5 min east) — both connecting to Hoboken Terminal in approximately 40–55 minutes. By car via Route 208 south: approximately 35–45 minutes to Midtown Manhattan off-peak; GWB approach in approximately 25–35 minutes. NJ Transit bus service is available along major corridors. For buyers who commute by car to employment in Hackensack, Paramus, or within Bergen County, the 28-minute average reflects practical in-county commutes that don't require Manhattan access at all.
Midland Park's schools are the borough's defining quality-of-life advantage — and the 8.4:1 ratio is the number that matters most. The Midland Park School District (3 schools, 897 students, 8.4:1 overall ratio, District Factor Group GH) is rated "highly rated" by Niche. The crown jewel: Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School (250 Prospect Street, Panthers, Green and White, established 1957, grades 7–12, 347 students, 7.6:1 ratio). A 7.6:1 ratio at a public high school in Bergen County is exceptional by any standard — at this ratio, teachers know every student, class sizes are genuinely small, and individual academic support is accessible to all students. For families for whom school quality is the primary purchase criterion, the Midland Park district's ratio profile is one of the most compelling in the county at its price tier. Bergen County Academies (BCA) also accessible for qualifying students.
Midland Park's general tax rate is 3.480%. The official 2024 average residential tax bill is $14,028 (NJ Division of Taxation). City-Data reports median taxes paid in 2023 of approximately $10,001 — this lower figure reflects the median across all housing types including smaller assessed units. On a $750K home, expect approximately $21,000–$26,000 per year. On a $850K home, approximately $24,000–$30,000. The 3.480% rate is Bergen County's highest tier — above Glen Rock (3.288%), Ridgewood (3.407%), and most neighboring communities. However, the $14,028 average bill is moderate for a community with a $140K median household income and a school district that delivers an 8.4:1 ratio. The tax rate reflects the borough's full investment in its educational and civic infrastructure. Tax bills due quarterly.
The northwestern Bergen comparison buyers make: Wyckoff — adjacent, upscale, median $850K–$1.1M+, Indian Hills HS (top-ranked), larger lots, lower density, 2.5%± rate — higher home prices but strong school prestige. Waldwick — adjacent, NJ Transit Main Line in-borough, median ~$600K–$750K, own PreK–12, more accessible price. Ho-Ho-Kus — adjacent, NJ Monthly #1 NJ, two train lines, A+ K–8, similar price tier, 2.407% rate (lower). Midland Park — median $700K–$850K, 3.480% rate, $14,028 avg bill, 8.4:1 school ratio / 7.6:1 HS, close-knit 7,000-person community, 312 ft elevation. For buyers who want the best public school ratio in the northwestern Bergen corridor at a price below Wyckoff — and are willing to pay the higher rate for it — Midland Park is the most defensible educational value in its peer group.
Yes. The 6% YoY appreciation (Homes.com) and 15-day median DOM (Movoto) reflect a market where demand consistently exceeds supply. The borough's $140K median household income buyer pool is motivated and financially capable. The 8.4:1 school ratio is the primary draw — families researching Bergen County's educational options will find Midland Park's numbers and find no comparable public district at this price tier. Spring (March–May) is the strongest season, particularly for families making school-year purchase decisions. The thin inventory (typically fewer than 15 active listings) means well-priced properties receive concentrated buyer attention immediately. Get a free Midland Park home valuation →
Movoto reports 15-day median DOM (March 2026) — extremely fast for a $700K+ market. Homes.com reports 31-day average. Well-priced, move-in-ready SFH at $700K–$800K in spring can attract offers in 1–2 weeks. Key selling messages: 8.4:1 district ratio / 7.6:1 HS (one of Bergen County's best for any public school at this price tier), $140K median HH income community, close-knit 7,000-person borough, 312 ft elevation, Ridgewood 10 min / Wyckoff 5 min, Valley Hospital 15 min. The school ratio is the most powerful single selling point — buyers who have done the Bergen County school research will already know that 7.6:1 at a public high school is exceptional, and they will have specifically sought out Midland Park to find it. Learn how we sell homes in Midland Park →
Midland Park is Bergen County's best-kept northern suburb secret — a community of 7,000 at 312 feet elevation where the median household income is $140,063, the poverty rate is 1.6%, and the high school has 347 students in a 7.6:1 ratio environment where teachers know every student's name. The Gill Group guide captures the daily lived experience: "quiet streets, close-knit community feel, and easy day-to-day living... local shops, neighborhood parks, and community events create an environment where people genuinely know their neighbors." That description is accurate and it is the primary reason families choose Midland Park over neighboring communities with higher name recognition. Wyckoff is 5 minutes away with its larger lots and Indian Hills HS prestige. Ridgewood is 10 minutes away with its premier downtown. Ho-Ho-Kus is 5 minutes away with its 221-year-old inn and two train lines. Midland Park is the community that has none of those marketing hooks — and yet consistently delivers a quality of life that its neighbors charge more for.