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Mahwah, NJ Area Guide

Natural beauty defines “Bergen County’s Parkland”

Suburban Scenic Active Mountain Views Riverside

Mahwah, derived from a Lenape word that means "Place Where Paths Meet," is an idyllic town located about 30 miles northwest of New York City. The Ramapo River meanders through the heart of town, adding majestic natural beauty to the already picturesque Mahwah, which is brimming with lush greenery near the Ramapo Mountains. Horse farms dot the landscape, giving Mahwah a small-town rural appearance even though it is less than an hour from Manhattan by commuter train.

Considered one of New Jersey's best places to live, Mahwah is a beautiful town with several popular destinations, including Campgaw Mountain Ski Area, Bergen County Campgaw Mountain Reservation, Darlington County Park and Darlington Golf Center, Mahwah Museum, and Ramapo College of New Jersey. With nearly 5,000 acres of parkland in and around Mahwah, also known as “Bergen County’s Parkland,” residents enjoy an array of outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, snowboarding, swimming, mountain biking, fishing, boating, and golf.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Mahwah, NJ is $1,550 for a studio, $2,277 for one bedroom, and $2,652 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mahwah has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,277/month
802 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,825/month
643 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mahwah, NJ is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

40 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

33 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Betsy Ross Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Lenape Meadows

Public

Grades PK-5

Ramapo Ridge Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Mahwah High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ramapo Valley County Reservation
  • Darlington County Park
  • Campgaw Mountain
  • Campgaw Mountain Reservation
  • Secor Farms

Airports

  • Westchester County
  • 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 February 2026.