
Families move to Bergen County for its beautiful landscapes, top-notch schools, cute downtowns and proximity to New York City. According to Fortune magazine, one of its towns is extra special because of its historical roots but also because it provides a safe, clean and green space for all its residents. It was also praised for being a great place to live for those commuting to Manhattan for work.
Fortune placed Teaneck at No. 23 on its recent list of the Best Places for Families for 2023. Topping the list at number is Cambridge, Massachusetts. Middletown, Delaware ranked #5 and Greenburgh, New York came in at #9.
About a 40-minute commute to NYC, Teaneck is close to the George Washington Bridge and New Jersey Turnpike. The township has a population of just over 41,000 and the median household income, according to Fortune, is $122,615.
Teaneck has four main shopping areas, including a downtown with a cozy vibe that’s home to the legendary throwback Bischoff’s ice cream shop, whose owners recently announced it will close after 88 years. They then announced it will reopen as a summer pop-up. Another must is a visit to the Puffin Cultural Forum, a gallery and performance space.
There’s plenty to do outdoors, too. Spend the day at the 805-acre Overpeck County Park (the home of Field Station: Dinosaurs) or the Teaneck Creek Conservancy, and explore the Hackensack River Greenway.
It’s a historic area, too. The Lenape Indians inhabited the area in the 1600s. The township is home to several sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places that predate the Revolutionary War.
Most notably, one day in November 1776 General George Washington saw a procession of British boats moving up the Hudson River. He had to ride from Fort Lee, through the Teaneck woods to his headquarters in Hackensack. Washington’s troops had to march from New Bridge Landing (today’s Brett Park), where they later defeated British forces in a major battle. Queen Anne Road was important during the war. Historic New Bridge Landing in what is now River Edge has lots of weekend activities based on early colonial life, the American Revolution, and its status as the scene of Washington’s retreat in the aftermath of his troops’ defeat at the Battle of Fort Washington.
According to Fortune, Teaneck’s public schools are well regarded, with GreatSchools noting Teaneck High School’s 93 percent graduate rate. Teaneck is also home to Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Teaneck-Hackensack Campus.
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