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Demarest.
A closer look.
A small, peaceful borough in Bergen County’s Northern Valley, with larger lots, the Tenakill Brook duck pond and a small-town center.
Northern ValleyRegional high school nearby
Single-familyPrimary home type
Small townQuiet and residential
SpaceYards and larger lots
Living here.
- Good fit if you want
- A small-town setting with larger lots and room to spread out
- Property types
- Single-family homes
- Living
- Quiet streets and a small-town rhythm, with Manhattan within reach
The housing picture.
Single-family homes.
Areas within Demarest
- Central DemarestTown center, parks and schools nearby.
- Established neighborhoodsLarger lots on quiet streets.
Average sale prices: 12-month averages from NJMLS data via Madison Adams, as of October 2026. Median home value, median rent, owner-occupancy and population: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2020–2024 and 2025 population estimates). Effective tax rate: NJ Department of the Treasury, 2025 (not a tax bill). Sub-areas are examples, not official boundaries.
Schools & learning.
- County Road SchoolPreK–grade 1
- Luther Lee Emerson SchoolGrades 2–4
- Demarest Middle SchoolGrades 5–8
- Northern Valley Regional High School at DemarestGrades 9–12
Demarest runs its own PreK–8 district; high school students attend Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest, which also serves Closter and Haworth.
School assignments depend on the exact address. I will confirm the district and schools for any home you are considering, and you can check current profiles on the New Jersey School Performance Reports site.
School assignments and admissions can change. Review district information and the NJ School Performance Reports directly. We do not rank communities by school ratings or recommend neighborhoods based on protected characteristics.
Private school options near Demarest
- Academy of the Holy AngelsIn townPrivate girls’ school, grades 6–12 (middle school and college-preparatory high school).
- Tenafly Chabad AcademyTenaflyPrivate day school.
- The Elisabeth Morrow SchoolEnglewoodIndependent coed school, age 2 through grade 8.
- Dwight-Englewood SchoolEnglewoodIndependent coed day school, PreK–12.
- Saddle River Day SchoolSaddle RiverIndependent coed college-preparatory day school.
- Bergen Catholic High SchoolOradellPrivate boys’ high school, grades 9–12.
- Immaculate Heart AcademyWashington TownshipPrivate girls’ high school, grades 9–12.
Grades, admissions, tuition and bus availability change; confirm details with each school. In-town schools are listed first; the list is not a ranking or endorsement. New Jersey districts may provide transportation to some nonpublic schools within 20 miles of home.
Your daily journey.
| Option | To Midtown | To Downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Rockland Coaches 20 / 20T to Port Authority | ~45–65 min | ~75–100 min with subway |
Typical off-peak ride times shown as ranges; some are estimates. Rush hour and tunnel or bridge traffic can add 15 to 45 minutes. Confirm current routes, fares and schedules with NJ Transit and Rockland Coaches before you decide.
Before you buy.
- Schools
- Confirm district and school assignment for the exact address
- Taxes & upkeep
- Compare property taxes, maintenance and renovation costs
- Commute
- Test your real route and timing before deciding
Useful links & sources
Reviewed October 2026. Official sites for the town, schools, transit and taxes; links open in a new tab.
Borough of Demarest ↗demarestnj.govDemarest Public Schools ↗demarestpublicschools.orgNorthern Valley Regional HS District ↗nvnet.orgNJ School Performance Reports ↗nj.govNJ Transit trip planner ↗njtransit.comBergen County government ↗bergencountynj.govBergen County Academies & Bergen Tech ↗bergen.orgNJ 2025 property tax rates ↗nj.gov
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