
1 minute read
Montvale - Old Meets New in Picturesque Pascack Valley Community
Old meets new and commerce blends with community in Montvale. This small Bergen County town with a population of just over 7,000 embraces modern construction just as easily as they appreciate the historic importance of this picturesque part of northern New Jersey.
Just 21 miles from the George Washington Bridge, Montvale offers rich benefits to commuters and new families alike.
Advertisement
For homebuyers looking for jobs close to home, Montvale enjoys a robust economy, thanks to its being home to some of the largest companies in the region, including the Benjamin Moore paint company, PENTAX Medical and KPMG. In fact, many residents choose to work right in Montvale, despite its proximity to New York City.
Lake Tappan is a short drive from Montvale. It offers swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities, as well as water skiing and hiking.
Montvale Public Schools is a small district that includes two schools. Memorial Elementary School serves pre K through grade 4. Students in grades 5 through 8 attend Fieldstone Middle School.
For families with high school students, options include Pascack Hills Regional High School and Saint Joseph Regional High School, a college prep school for boys located in Montvale.
The Garden State Parkway runs north to south on the west side of Montvale. County Road 503/Kinderkamack Road also passes through Montvale.
The Montvale train station, located on Kinderkamack Road, provides connections to the Pascack Valley Line running through to Hoboken Terminal. Passengers can connect to Penn Station in Manhattan and the NY Waterways ferry service.
Rockland Coaches operates private commuter buses that bring Montvale residents to Midtown Manhattan. Ameribus/Saddle River Tours offers bus service to the George Washington Bridge Bus Station.
