Bergen County · Hudson Waterfront · River Road · Palisades
Edgewater, New Jersey
Edgewater is a narrow Hudson River borough where a fast-growing residential waterfront, major shopping and dining destinations, ferry transportation and historic hillside neighborhoods meet beneath the Palisades.
River Road is the community's commercial and transportation spine, linking waterfront apartments and condominiums with City Place, Edgewater Commons, Mitsuwa Marketplace, parks, restaurants, hotels and the Edgewater Ferry Landing.
Edgewater at a glance
Edgewater has one of Bergen County's most urban housing patterns despite its small geographic footprint. The borough's population has continued to grow as former industrial waterfront land has been redeveloped into housing, retail and mixed-use destinations.
The borough's primary north-south corridor connects shopping centers, apartments, restaurants, hotels, municipal services and ferry transportation.
Promenade segments, parks, the marina and ferry landing provide views toward Manhattan and access to the riverfront.
Undercliff Avenue and hillside neighborhoods preserve a very different residential setting above the riverfront corridor.
Edgewater's unusually high foreign-born and multilingual population is reflected in its markets, restaurants and community life.
Historic Edgewater
The municipality was incorporated on December 7, 1894 from portions of Ridgefield Township.
Undercliff was renamed Edgewater on November 8, 1899.
The historic municipal building became an important civic landmark.
The Edgewater Free Library was dedicated February 8, 1916 and remains a historic community institution.
Factories and transportation infrastructure once dominated much of the riverfront.
Redevelopment transformed large portions of the former industrial shoreline into housing, retail, dining and recreation.
Historic resources: Borough Hall, the Edgewater Public Library and the Binghamton ferry are identified by the Borough among Edgewater's historic resources.
The Hudson waterfront & River Road
Public waterfront segments provide walking, views and connections among parks, residential developments and commercial areas.
989 River Road · marina facilities and weekday Manhattan-oriented ferry service.
Outdoor shopping, restaurants, services, residences and a hotel at the south end of the borough.
Large retail center with grocery, apparel, home, restaurant and service businesses.
595 River Road · Japanese supermarket, food court and specialty shopping destination.
Restaurants along the river capitalize on Hudson and Manhattan views, especially around Edgewater Harbor and River Road.
Parks, recreation & open space
1167 River Road · major municipal recreation area with sports fields, courts, exercise equipment, splash park, picnic space, paths, parking and restrooms.
Waterfront open space associated with the marina and ferry landing.
Neighborhood recreation and green space with updated facilities.
Municipal open space serving the community away from the commercial waterfront.
Civic green space tied to Edgewater's historic municipal center.
The Borough notes more than a decade of Tree City recognition as part of its environmental and streetscape work.
Schools & education
801 Undercliff Avenue · Pre-K through Grade 2.
251 Undercliff Avenue · Grades 3–6.
Edgewater students transition to the Leonia district beginning in Grade 7.
Grades 9–12 for students from Edgewater and Leonia.
Edgewater Public Library
Historic Carnegie-era library serving Edgewater residents.
Borrowing and digital resources extend throughout the Bergen County Cooperative Library System.
Programs, collections and community services; verify current hours before visiting.
Ferry, shuttle & bus transportation
989 River Road · weekday ferry service operates between Edgewater and Midtown/W. 39th Street, with connections through Port Imperial for some downtown travel.
North and south municipal shuttle routes run along River Road and are scheduled around ferry departures.
Current bus service includes stops along River Road and at the Edgewater Marina/Ferry Terminal.
Edgewater's narrow north-south geography concentrates local traffic on River Road, so travel times can vary significantly during peak periods.
Borough government & official resources
Borough Hall is at 55 River Road, Edgewater, NJ 07020. Michael J. McPartland serves as mayor in 2026.
Nearby communities
Major shopping, dining, high-rise housing and George Washington Bridge access directly north.
Dense residential and commercial community above the Palisades.
Nearby Bergen County borough with local business and residential connections.
Hudson County community immediately south with major commercial corridors and transit.
Manhattan sits directly across the Hudson River and strongly shapes Edgewater's transportation, housing and visitor economy.
Explore Edgewater on NJTGO
Use the complete seven-page Edgewater guide for shopping, dining, real estate, visitor planning, classifieds and employment along the Hudson waterfront.
Advertising & Enhanced ListingsEdgewater government, Census, school, library, parks and transportation information was reviewed in September 2026. Ferry schedules, shuttle routes, programs and municipal information can change; verify time-sensitive details with the responsible organization.