New Jersey Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Totowa, New Jersey

Population: 10,177

Located in Passaic County

Borough of

Totowa is best known for its small town appeal, location near New York City, sense of community and reputation as a family and business location in Passaic County, New Jersey. Totowa is located a just a few miles from Manhattan, and residents here consider this one of best-kept secrets combining serene suburbia life with an easy commute to Manhattan, only 12 miles away.

The housing in the area consists of a mix of grand old Victorians, Cape Cods, Split Levels, Ranches and Colonials. But the prices are the most surprising of all! A starter home can sell for as little as $81,000 to just under $400,000 with an average selling price of $200,000. Thus, homes are an excellent find for someone looking for the convenience of Manhattan without the high costs and congested lifestyle.

If you enjoy sports then you can't beat Totowa! There are baseball, softball and soccer fields, and tennis courts. Nature trails for the nature and walking enthusiast abound; playgrounds for the children and picnic facilities are available throughout the town. The Recreation Department is very active with numerous programs for the kids as well as adults.

If you are looking for a good, safe place to raise a family, you could hardly do better than Totowa, with its beauty, calm and tranquility. Totowa offers the best of everything with New York City giving the lure of glitz and glamour, and Totowa giving the stability and quiet country living.

Imagine living a stone's throw from one of the world's great cities yet only an hour's drive from mountains, forests and beautiful beaches. That's what Totowa has to offer. It is ideally situated to offer the best of all worlds. Enjoy the unsurpassed cultural and employment opportunities of nearby New York City and the breathtaking natural wonders and recreational opportunities of the great outdoors.

Perhaps Totowa's charm and appeal is most evident by the fact that families stay in town from generation to generation and grandchildren and great grandchildren walk the same streets their ancestors trod. And yet, new residents are welcomed like old friends. Together with the major industries, beautiful parks and a fine mix of residential dwellings, Totowa can be considered a city with much to offer.