Moving to Teterboro
Everything you need to know before buying in Teterboro, Bergen County.
Why Move Here?
- ●Extremely low property taxes due to massive commercial/industrial tax base
- ●Very small, tight-knit community
- ●Strategic location near major highways (Routes 17, 46, I-80)
- ●Close to employment centers in the Meadowlands area
Commute to NYC
Primary Method
Bus (NJ Transit) from neighboring towns
Duration
40-60 minutes
Bus Routes
161, 165
Teterboro itself has minimal public transit. Residents typically drive to nearby NJ Transit bus stops in Hasbrouck Heights or Hackensack for bus service to Manhattan. The Lincoln Tunnel and George Washington Bridge are accessible via Routes 17 and 46. The Meadowlands area has several NJ Transit bus connections.
Cost of Living
Teterboro offers an unusually low cost of living for Bergen County due to its heavily commercial tax base subsidizing the tiny residential population. Property taxes are a fraction of what neighboring towns charge.
vs. NJ State Average
Property taxes approximately 70% below the Bergen County average
vs. National Average
Housing costs are moderate; property taxes are well below national average
Pros
- +Extremely low property taxes — among the lowest in Bergen County
- +Convenient highway access for commuters
- +Close to shopping, dining, and employment in surrounding towns
- +Small community where everyone knows each other
Cons
- –Very limited residential housing stock
- –No local schools — students sent to neighboring districts
- –Airport and industrial noise is a constant factor
- –No walkable downtown, shops, or restaurants within the borough
- –Industrial/commercial environment lacks typical suburban charm
- –Flood risk in some low-lying Meadowlands areas