Harrington Park
NJ
Average Sales Price
$1,018,078
Median Sales Price
$1,012,366
Population
4,609
Total Listings
12
Living in Harrington Park
92% Homeownership. NV/Old Tappan Regional. Northern Bergen's Quiet Prestige Borough.
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→Harrington Park is the kind of Bergen County borough that doesn't announce itself. Named for the Haring family — prominent Dutch colonial settlers who gave their name to several Northern Bergen County landmarks — the 1.85-square-mile borough was incorporated in 1904 and has been quietly accumulating the characteristics of an exceptional small community ever since. A 92.3% homeownership rate (among the highest in New Jersey), a median home value exceeding $950K–$1M, tree-lined streets on spacious lots, and a community so small (~4,990 residents) that neighbors genuinely know each other — these are the hallmarks of a borough that rarely needs to market itself.
The educational draw is the Northern Valley Regional High School District — specifically NV/Old Tappan, a highly regarded regional high school (1,068 students, 10.4:1 ratio, District Factor Group I) that Harrington Park students attend alongside those from Northvale, Norwood, and Old Tappan. The in-borough K–8 school has 645 students and an 11.0:1 ratio. The community is increasingly diverse — 19.2% Asian, reflecting a significant Korean and South Asian professional community — with long-term homeowners who chose Harrington Park for its combination of Northern Bergen character, school quality, and residential peace. The annual Fall Spectacular and Christmas Tree Lighting are civic traditions that reflect a borough where community life is taken seriously.
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92.3% Homeownership Rate
Among NJ's highest · stable · owner-occupied
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NV/Old Tappan Regional HS
10.4:1 ratio · District Factor Group I · highly rated
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$950K–$1M+ Median
Up 18% YoY · spacious lots · appreciating
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Pascack Brook County Park
Ball fields · playgrounds · natural setting
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~4,990 Residents · Quiet Prestige
Fall Spectacular · Christmas Lighting · community
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Growing Asian Community · 19.2%
Korean · South Asian · professional · diverse
Commute & Connectivity
Getting There From Here
Harrington Park is primarily a car-commuter borough — Route 502, the Garden State Parkway, and the NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line (in neighboring Emerson or Park Ridge) connect residents to Manhattan and the broader region.
Hoboken Terminal (Train)
Drive to Emerson or Park Ridge · Pascack Valley Line
~10 drive + 40 train
~50 min total to Hoboken
NYC Port Authority (Bus)
NJ Transit bus via Rt-502 / Kinderkamack Rd
~50–60
minutes by bus
George Washington Bridge
Via Rt-502 / Kinderkamack Rd S / I-95 N
~25–30
minutes by car (off-peak)
Paramus / Garden State Plaza
Via Kinderkamack Rd S / Rt-17 S · ~8 miles
~15
minutes by car
Newark Liberty Airport
Via GSP S · ~25 miles
~30
minutes by car
Public Schools
Education That Raises Property Values
Harrington Park runs its own highly regarded PreK–8 school and sends students to NV/Old Tappan Regional High School — part of the prestigious Northern Valley Regional District with a remarkable 9.1:1 overall ratio.
| School | Grades | Type | Student:Teacher | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Park School 191 Harriot Ave · 1 school · 645 students · PreK–8 |
PreK – 8 | Public | 11.0 : 1 | A |
| NV/Old Tappan Regional HS 100 Central Ave · Golden Knights · 1,068 students |
9 – 12 | Public | 10.4 : 1 | A |
| Northern Valley Regional District 3 schools (Demarest + Old Tappan + Grand Ave) · DFG I |
9 – 12 | Regional | 9.1 : 1 | A+ |
Harrington Park School District: District Factor Group I · 1 school · 645 students · 11.0:1. Northern Valley Regional HS District: District Factor Group I · 3 schools · 2,159 students · 9.1:1 overall — among Bergen County's best ratios. NV/Old Tappan: 1,068 students, 10.4:1, Golden Knights. Bergen County Academies (Hackensack) also eligible.
Neighborhood Life
What Makes Harrington Park Harrington Park
Explore the Pascack Brook County Park, annual Fall Spectacular, tree-lined residential streets, and the genuine small-borough community character that makes Harrington Park Northern Bergen's most quietly prestigious address.
Neighboring Town Dining
Harrington Park has a small residential character with limited in-borough commercial dining — by design rather than default. The borough's surrounding neighbors provide an excellent dining radius: Emerson's walkable Main Street is minutes away; Old Tappan and Norwood have solid local restaurants; and Closter's charming downtown is a short drive. The borough's lifestyle positions residents to use the broader Northern Bergen dining landscape as their own.
Regional · Emerson · Closter · Old Tappan
Korean & South Asian Dining (Palisades Park, Fort Lee ~20 min)
Harrington Park's growing Korean and South Asian professional communities (19.2% Asian) have access to Bergen County's exceptional Korean dining corridor — Fort Lee and Palisades Park are approximately 20 minutes south, providing world-class Korean BBQ, markets, and authentic Asian cuisine without a significant drive from Northern Bergen.
~20 min · Korean · South Asian · Fort Lee
Paramus Retail & Dining (~15 min)
Paramus's Garden State Plaza and Bergen Town Center — with major restaurants, Whole Foods, and comprehensive retail — are approximately 15 minutes south on Kinderkamack Road / Route 17. Harrington Park's Northern Bergen location gives practical retail access without the borough itself being adjacent to commercial sprawl.
~15 min · Garden State Plaza · Whole Foods
Annual Fall Spectacular & Christmas Tree Lighting
Harrington Park's two signature community events — the Fall Spectacular and the Christmas Tree Lighting — anchor the borough's civic calendar and reflect a community that invests in its shared traditions. For a borough of under 5,000 residents, the civic engagement at these annual events is consistently high and reflects genuine community pride.
Fall Spectacular · Christmas Lighting · Annual
Closter & Demarest Downtowns (~5–10 min)
Closter's charming downtown and Demarest's quiet village commercial strip are both within 5–10 minutes — providing accessible local dining and retail in the Northern Valley character that Harrington Park residents identify with. The "Northern Bergen Northern Valley" lifestyle extends across the borough borders here.
~5–10 min · Closter · Demarest · Northern Valley
Local Services & Everyday Shopping
Harrington Park's modest commercial footprint keeps the borough intentionally residential. Everyday grocery, pharmacy, and service needs are accessible in neighboring Emerson and along Kinderkamack Road — a practical trade for the residential quiet and spacious lot character that the borough delivers.
Kinderkamack Rd · Emerson · Accessible
Pascack Brook County Park
Bergen County's Pascack Brook County Park — with ball fields, playgrounds, and natural open space — serves Harrington Park and the surrounding Northern Bergen communities. The park reflects the Pascack Valley's characteristic balance of active recreation and green natural space that makes this corridor one of Bergen County's most livable for families.
County Park · Ball Fields · Playgrounds
Palisades Interstate Park (~20 min)
The vast Palisades Interstate Park system — with Hudson River scenic overlooks, trails along the Palisades cliffs, and miles of preserved natural space — is approximately 20 minutes east. For Harrington Park residents who want major outdoor recreation beyond the local parks, the Palisades system provides an extraordinary regional option within a modest drive.
~20 min · Palisades · Hudson Views · Trails
Borough Recreation & Youth Sports
Harrington Park's recreation programming — youth sports leagues, seasonal activities, and community recreation — serves a borough where a significant share of the population (30%+ under 18 in neighboring communities) is school-age. The community's family orientation and high homeownership rate create an unusually engaged youth sports culture for a borough of under 5,000.
Youth Sports · Family · Community
Englewood Health & Valley Hospital (~15–20 min)
Englewood Health (approximately 20 minutes east) and Valley Hospital in Ridgewood (approximately 20 minutes south) are both accessible from Harrington Park. HackensackUMC is similarly 15–20 minutes south. Northern Bergen's location gives solid regional healthcare access without requiring a major drive.
~15–20 min · Multiple Systems · Regional
Harrington Park Public Library
Part of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System, serving a borough with a median age of 46 and a high proportion of families with school-age children. The library reflects the borough's commitment to educational resources as a civic priority alongside the highly regarded school district it funds through property taxes.
Civic · BCCLS · Family-Focused
92.3% Homeownership Rate
Harrington Park's 92.3% homeownership rate is among New Jersey's highest — reflecting a community where residents buy and stay rather than rent and move. This stability produces the "neighbors know each other" community culture that the borough is consistently described for, and creates the sense of permanence and investment that makes Harrington Park's civic institutions — schools, parks, annual events — so reliably well-funded and well-attended.
92.3% Homeowners · Stability · Permanence
Growing Korean & South Asian Community
Harrington Park's Asian population (19.2% — primarily Korean and South Asian professional families) has grown significantly, reflecting the borough's appeal to high-income professional households seeking Northern Bergen school quality, residential spaciousness, and community stability. The demographic evolution is visible in the community, in the school population, and in the expanding cultural diversity of the broader Northern Bergen corridor.
19.2% Asian · Korean · South Asian · Professional
Named for the Haring Family — Dutch Colonial Heritage
Harrington Park takes its name from the Haring family — prominent Dutch colonial settlers who were among Bergen County's earliest European landowners in the 1600s. The Haring name appears across Northern Bergen County geography, and the borough's 1904 incorporation built on centuries of Dutch colonial agricultural settlement in the Pascack Valley. This heritage connects Harrington Park to Bergen County's deepest historical roots.
Haring Family · Dutch Colonial · 1904 · Historic
Kinderkamack Road Corridor
Kinderkamack Road (County Route 503) runs along Harrington Park's eastern edge and through neighboring Emerson — providing everyday groceries, services, and shops accessible without a highway run. Emerson's Main Street adds walkable local retail within minutes of most Harrington Park addresses.
Kinderkamack Rd · Emerson · Everyday
Paramus Retail (~15 min)
Garden State Plaza and Bergen Town Center — NJ's two largest mall destinations — are approximately 15 minutes south on Route 17/Kinderkamack Road. Whole Foods, major department stores, and full retail options accessible without a major time commitment from Northern Bergen.
~15 min · Garden State Plaza · Full Retail
Healthcare Access (~15–20 min)
Valley Hospital (Ridgewood), Englewood Health, and HackensackUMC are all accessible within 15–20 minutes from Harrington Park via Kinderkamack Road / Route 17 south. Bergen Community College is approximately 15 minutes south. Good regional access for a small, predominantly residential Northern Bergen borough.
~15–20 min · Valley · Englewood Health · HUMC
By the Numbers
Harrington Park at a Glance
Municipality Type
Borough
Bergen County · 1.85 sq mi · est. 1904
Population
~4,990
2023 est · 92.3% homeownership rate
Median Sale Price
~$950K–$1M+
Up 18% YoY · low volume · spacious lots
HS Ratio
10.4 : 1
NV/Old Tappan · DFG I · 1,068 students
District Ratio (Overall)
9.1 : 1
Northern Valley Regional · 3 schools
Asian Population
19.2%
Korean · South Asian · growing
Zip Code
07640
Single zip borough
Named For
Haring Family
Dutch colonial settlers · 1600s Bergen County
Explore the Area
Similar Towns Near Harrington Park
Buyers considering Harrington Park often explore these neighboring Northern Bergen and Northern Valley corridor communities.
Emerson
Bordering · NJ Transit · "Family Town"
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Closter
Bordering · NV Demarest HS · village
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Norwood
Bordering · NV Old Tappan · NJ Transit
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Old Tappan
Bordering · NV Old Tappan HS · rural feel
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Northvale
Bordering · NV Old Tappan · smaller
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Haworth
Nearby · NV Demarest HS · charming
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Demarest
Nearby · NV Demarest HS · prestige
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Hillsdale
Nearby · Pascack Valley Line · family
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River Vale
Nearby · Pascack Valley · quiet SFH
→Demographics
Data provided by Attom Data
Population
Employment
Population
4.6K
4.6K in 2020
Density
2.3K
per square mile
Households
1.6K
Total households
Gender
48% / 52%
Men Vs Women
Occupancy
92% / 8%
Owned Vs Rented
Age Median: Years
Education Level
Educational Environment
Elementary Schools (1)Middle Schools (1)
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
8/10
Harrington Park School
191 Harriot Ave, Harrington Park, NJ 07640
Public
KG - 8
No
12:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
Amenities & Attractions
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MLS# 26037396
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MLS# 26038525
Listed by Kunal Arora of The Agency One Rock-Hoboken
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MLS# 26032321
Listed by Kristie Davida of Howard Hanna Rand Realty, Old Tappan
Active4 Beds3 Baths376 Lafayette RD, Harrington Park, NJ 07640
MLS# 26036426
Listed by Catherine M. Warnet of Keller Williams Village Square Realty - Wyckoff
Active3 Beds4 Baths100 Schraalenburgh RD #88, Harrington Park, NJ 07640
MLS# 26035617
Listed by Jenna Sokolich of Sokolich Real Estate-Old Tappan
Active4 Beds3 Baths100 Norma RD, Harrington Park, NJ 07640
MLS# 26033995
Listed by Sue Wood of Corcoran Infinity Properties
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Common Questions
Harrington Park, NJ — Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers about buying, selling, taxes, schools, and daily life in Harrington Park — Northern Bergen's quiet prestige borough, with a 92.3% homeownership rate, NV/Old Tappan Regional HS at 10.4:1, a median home near $985K, and a community of under 5,000 residents who chose this borough deliberately and tend to stay.
Harrington Park is a very low volume, steadily appreciating market — typically only 5–11 active listings at any time, with annual transaction counts in the dozens rather than hundreds. This makes monthly median figures highly variable. The most reliable data: Homes.com 12-month median sale $985,000 (up 18% YoY); Movoto list median $950K (March 2026); Redfin $1M (October 2025, +9.8% YoY); Rocket list $977K. DOM ranges widely — 33 days (Homes.com) to 84–110 days (Movoto, Redfin) — reflecting the low volume and buyer selectivity in this price tier. Harrington Park's market is governed by the structural scarcity of a 1.85-square-mile borough with 92.3% homeownership: supply is structurally limited, demand is consistent, and homes that are priced and presented correctly sell. Talk to us about current Harrington Park market conditions →
The reliable median sale price is approximately $950K–$1M+, with the 12-month sale median at $985,000 (Homes.com). The practical range: older colonials and capes in original condition: $750K–$900K. Updated colonials on standard lots: $900K–$1.1M. Larger or fully renovated homes on premium lots: $1.1M–$1.4M. New construction (rare): $1.4M–$1.8M+. Harrington Park's median property value was $776,900 in 2024 (Census/DataUSA), up 9.55% from 2023 — reflecting the longer-run appreciation trend. BergenRealEstate.com lists the median at ~$1.2M reflecting current list pricing. The market is prestige-tier for Northern Bergen without being Demarest-level elevated.
Harrington Park is almost entirely single-family detached homes on spacious lots — the housing stock that defines the borough's character and commands its pricing. Dominant styles include Colonials, Cape Cods, and Split-Levels from the 1950s–80s, many significantly updated, alongside occasional new construction on infill or redeveloped lots. The borough has no condos, no townhouses, and no multifamily buildings of scale — it is a pure single-family suburban borough by design. Lot sizes are generous relative to denser Bergen County communities, contributing to the spaciousness and quiet that buyers specifically seek. Inventory is genuinely scarce: typically 5–11 active listings at any time. Buyers who find a well-positioned home in Harrington Park should move decisively.
Harrington Park is primarily a car-commuter borough — there is no train station within the borough itself. The typical commute options: Drive to Emerson or Park Ridge (~10 minutes) to catch the NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line to Hoboken Terminal (~40 minutes by train, ~50 minutes total). NJ Transit bus via Route 502/Kinderkamack Road to Port Authority in approximately 50–60 minutes. By car, Route 502 connects to the Garden State Parkway or Route 4 for GWB access (~25–30 minutes off-peak). DataUSA reports an average commute of 35.6 minutes for residents; 61% drive alone; 19.9% work from home (a significant share that reduces commute pressure for many current buyers). About 8.7% of workers have "super commutes" over 90 minutes, reflecting some residents who travel farther for work.
Harrington Park's schools are one of its defining advantages and a primary driver of buyer demand. The in-borough Harrington Park School (191 Harriot Avenue) serves PreK–8 with 645 students and an excellent 11.0:1 ratio, District Factor Group I. For high school, students attend Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan (NV/Old Tappan, Golden Knights) — a highly regarded regional school with 1,068 students and a 10.4:1 ratio. The broader Northern Valley Regional High School District covers 3 schools (Demarest, Old Tappan, and Grand Ave), 2,159 students total, and an outstanding 9.1:1 overall ratio, District Factor Group I. This is one of Bergen County's most academically strong regional districts. Bergen County Academies (Hackensack) also accessible for qualifying students.
Harrington Park's general tax rate is 3.271%. On a $985K home (12-month median sale), expect approximately $25,000–$32,000 per year depending on assessed value. On a $1.2M home, approximately $30,000–$40,000. The bills are substantial — comparable to other Northern Bergen prestige boroughs like Closter (2.072%, but higher home values) and Demarest (highest Bergen average bill at $24,741). Harrington Park's rate funds its well-regarded PreK–8 school as well as its NV/Old Tappan regional HS contribution. For buyers comparing across Northern Valley corridor towns, the tax rate and bill are broadly in line with the tier's expectations. Tax bills due quarterly: February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1.
The Northern Bergen comparison most buyers are making: Emerson — NJ Transit train access (Pascack Valley Line), slightly lower median (~$740K–$765K), Pascack Valley Regional HS (10.8:1), 3.271% rate, walkable downtown. Closter — NV/Demarest HS (#19 NJ), median ~$1.3M–$1.5M, 2.072% rate, charming village. Demarest — NV/Demarest HS, median ~$1.8M–$2.3M, Bergen's highest avg bill ($24,741). Harrington Park — NV/Old Tappan HS (10.4:1), median ~$985K, 3.271% rate, 92.3% homeownership, quietest and smallest of the group. Harrington Park sits at the entry of the Northern Valley prestige tier — below Closter and Demarest in price, at the same school quality level, with exceptional community stability. Buyers who want NV district schools without Demarest/Closter prices, in a borough where nearly every resident is a long-term owner, choose Harrington Park deliberately.
Yes. The 18% YoY appreciation (Homes.com 12-month median) reflects consistent demand from a specific and motivated buyer pool: professional families with school-age children seeking Northern Valley schools, Northern Bergen residential quiet, and spacious single-family lots at a price point below Closter and Demarest. The 92.3% homeownership rate keeps supply structurally limited — meaning any well-presented home faces less competition than in higher-volume boroughs. Spring (March–May) is the strongest season, when school-family buyers are actively searching to close before the fall semester. Get a free Harrington Park home valuation →
Harrington Park's low transaction volume (often fewer than 30 sales per year) makes DOM averages highly variable — Homes.com reports 33 days, while Redfin/Movoto show 84–110 days in lower-activity periods. The honest answer: a well-priced, well-presented home in Harrington Park sells in 4–8 weeks in spring or fall; an overpriced home or one with deferred maintenance can sit for 3–6 months in a market this thin. The key marketing messages: NV/Old Tappan 10.4:1, 92.3% homeownership stability, Northern Valley district quality, spacious lots, and entry-level Northern Valley prestige pricing vs. Closter and Demarest. Learn how we sell homes in Harrington Park →
Harrington Park is one of Bergen County's quietest and most stable communities — a borough of under 5,000 residents where 92.3% own their homes and have, on average, owned them for years. Named for the Haring family — Dutch colonial settlers who shaped Northern Bergen County from the 1600s — the borough carries that heritage in its character: unhurried, residential, neighbor-knowing-neighbor. The Fall Spectacular and Christmas Tree Lighting are community traditions that feel genuinely communal rather than organized, because in a borough this small they essentially are. The schools are excellent without being elite-anxious. The lots are spacious without being rural. The commute is car-dependent without being burdensome for the significant share (19.9%) who now work from home. And the Northern Valley cultural corridor — Old Tappan, Norwood, Closter, Demarest — surrounds the borough with neighboring communities that share its values and its lifestyle. Harrington Park doesn't announce itself. The people who chose it are the announcement.