Houses & schools · Multi-level living · Bergen County

Fort Lee.
A closer look.

At the foot of the George Washington Bridge, with Palisades parkland, Hudson views and bus access into Manhattan. Fort Lee combines high-rise living with quieter residential streets.

The George Washington Bridge at dusk, seen from the Fort Lee shoreline — Photo: NJLuxury.Homes

GW BridgeClose to the city

PalisadesParks and overlooks

Condos & housesA wide range

BusesPort Authority and bridge routes

Living here.

Good fit if you want: A fast route to Manhattan and a wide choice of home types
Property types: High-rise condominiums, houses and multi-level homes
Living: Palisades parkland, dining and shops, with the bridge minutes away

The housing picture.

High-rise condominiums, houses and multi-level homes.

Areas within Fort Lee

Downtown & Main StreetShops, dining and the town center.
Palisade Avenue high-risesCliff-top towers with river and skyline views.
CoytesvilleA quieter, historic area in the north.

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.

Schools 1, 2, 3 and 4Elementary grades (PreK/K–4)
Fort Lee Intermediate School & Lewis F. Cole Middle SchoolGrades 5–8
Fort Lee High SchoolGrades 9–12

Fort Lee runs its own PreK–12 district.

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 Fort Lee

Christ the Teacher AcademyIn townPrivate elementary school, K–8.
The Elisabeth Morrow SchoolEnglewoodIndependent coed school, age 2 through grade 8.
Dwight-Englewood SchoolEnglewoodIndependent coed day school, PreK–12.
The Moriah SchoolEnglewoodPrivate day school, toddler through grade 8.
Academy of the Holy AngelsDemarestPrivate girls’ school, grades 6–12 (middle school and college-preparatory high 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
Bus to Port Authority	~25–40 min	~55–75 min with subway
Bus to GW Bridge Bus Station, then A train	~35–50 min	~50–65 min

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 before you decide.