Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
19%
Lyndhurst, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,305
Population
19,729
Renter Mix
52% Rent
Minutes from Manhattan and right next door to New York’s football headquarters
Suburb
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Commuter
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Walkable
Lyndhurst, New Jersey sits just a few miles west of Manhattan's skyline, giving it the proximity of a big city without the nonstop pace that comes with it. This Bergen County township has long served as a practical, grounded base for commuters who value a real neighborhood feel over high-rise anonymity. NJ Transit rail service connects residents directly to New York Penn Station, making the daily ride into the city a straightforward part of the routine. Lyndhurst is also close to the Meadowlands Sports Complex, home to MetLife Stadium, which brings a certain energy to the area on game days.
The township is made up of walkable residential streets lined with single-family homes alongside a solid mix of apartment communities, garden-style complexes, and converted multi-family buildings. Renters can choose from classic brick walk-ups to updated units with more contemporary finishes depending on the neighborhood. Areas near Ridge Road and Stuyvesant Avenue offer easy access to everyday shopping and dining without requiring a car. Felician University is located nearby in Rutherford, adding an academic presence to the broader community. With a strong sense of place and quick access to both New York City and major New Jersey employment hubs, Lyndhurst offers a steady, connected way of living.
Explore the City
Walking trails in Lyndhurst parks are popular on sunny days.
Lyndhurst’s residential grid is lined with homes and offers walkable streetscapes.
Lyndhurst’s train station connects residents to destinations across New Jersey.
Lyndhurst Municipal Park is a central green space for families and events.
Riverside County Park in Lyndhurst includes tennis courts and a baseball field.
Lyndhurst is a small New Jersey suburb in the Meadowlands region.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$93,060
Average: $112,698
Education
6,623
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,908
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lyndhurst has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Lyndhurst, NJ is $2,196 for a studio, $2,308 for one bedroom, $3,007 for two bedrooms, and $3,234 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lyndhurst has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,308/month
837 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,506/month
944 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lyndhurst, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
315 Students
Public
Grades K-5
237 Students
Public
Grades K-8
256 Students
Public
Grades K-5
185 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
160 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
606 Students
Public
Grades K-8
256 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
824 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Meadowlands Environment Center
- McDowell Observatory
- Richard W. DeKorte Park
- Kearny Marsh
- Laurel Hill Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.