Why Live in Wanaque
Wanaque, a northern New Jersey suburb, is set along the Wanaque Reservoir and surrounded by scenic mountains and ridges, offering a rural landscape with a suburban feel. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with a crime score of 2 out of 10. Despite its rural setting, Upper Manhattan is just 25 miles east, making it accessible for commuters. The residential streets are lined with sidewalks and streetlights, featuring Cape Cod-style homes and mid-20th-century colonials on well-kept lots, many with driveways and some with detached garages. Recreational options abound, with the 5,400-acre Norvin Green State Forest offering hiking and mountain biking trails, and the Wanaque Ridge providing a 4.2-mile trail loop for observing local flora and fauna. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy Ramapo and Rainbow Lakes, while Back Beach Park offers sports fields, basketball courts, and playgrounds. Wanaque Elementary and Lakeland Regional High, both highly rated, serve the educational needs of the community. Ringwood Avenue hosts most of the borough's retail and dining, including Stop & Shop, The Meating Place, The Lantern, Pizza One, Tree Tavern, and Berta’s Chateau. Residents primarily rely on cars for transportation, with Interstate 287 connecting them to neighboring communities and New York City. For public transit, the Ringwood Park and Ride, 4 miles north, offers bus services to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, with a travel time of about an hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wanaque a good place to live?
Wanaque is a good place to live. Wanaque is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Wanaque has 20 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.8 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $123,853 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 39.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Wanaque are home owners, with 18.4% of residents renting and 81.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Wanaque can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Wanaque neighborhood guide.
Is Wanaque, NJ a safe neighborhood?
Wanaque, NJ is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Wanaque?
The median home price in Wanaque is $431,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $86,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,230 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $96K a year to afford the median home price in Wanaque. The average household income in Wanaque is $124K.
What are the best public schools in Wanaque?
The best public schools that serve Wanaque are:
What are the best private schools in Wanaque?
The best private schools that serve Wanaque are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Wanaque, Wanaque, NJ?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Wanaque, Wanaque, NJ?
The most popular neighborhood near Wanaque, Wanaque, NJ is
Packanack Lake.
Are home prices dropping in Wanaque?
Yes, home prices in Wanaque are down 18% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Wanaque, NJ
On average, homes in Wanaque, NJ sell after 89 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wanaque, NJ over the last 12 months is $456,200, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$456,200
Median Single Family Sale Price
$472,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$284,999
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$273
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
77
Median List Price
$431,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
