Living in New Milford, NJ: Schools, Downtown & the Commute
Thinking about moving to New Milford? Here's an honest look at the schools, the downtown, the parks, and the trip into the city.
The Quinto Group · 6 min read
New Milford is a compact, family-rooted borough of about 17,000 people on the Hackensack River, proud of its history as “the Birthplace of Bergen County.” It's the kind of town people choose for real neighborhoods and sidewalks rather than estate-scale grandeur — and stay in for the long haul.
Families are drawn to its own pre-K through 12 school district: Berkley Street and Bertram F. Gibbs elementary schools, David E. Owens Middle School, and New Milford High School, all within the borough. Everyday life centers on River Road and Boulevard, with local shops and dining, the Art Center of Northern New Jersey, and riverside parks along the Hackensack.
The commute is practical: NJ Transit bus routes serve the town directly, the Pascack Valley Line is just across the river in River Edge for rail to Hoboken and (via Secaucus) Penn Station, and the George Washington Bridge is a short drive south — Midtown Manhattan is roughly 10 miles away.
If you're weighing a move to New Milford, Karina Quinto knows the streets, the schools, and the homes that fit. Reach out anytime for a relaxed, no-pressure conversation.
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