Moving to Fort Lee: a practical guide
Housing and what it costs
Fort Lee is the most vertical of Bergen County’s Orthodox communities — high-rise condos and apartment buildings dominate, rather than the single-family housing of Teaneck or Bergenfield. That makes it one of the few places in the county where an observant family can rent a real apartment easily, and it suits smaller households and people who want low-maintenance living. Figures are approximate as of mid-2026 — use the apartment search above for live listings.
Picking a building
Because so much of the housing is high-rise, the practical question is which building and how far it sits from the shul you intend to walk to. Buildings closer to the community’s institutions carry a premium among observant buyers and renters for exactly that reason. Confirm eruv coverage for a specific building — in a high-rise community this matters more than usual, and your rav should be consulted about carrying within the building itself.
Kosher and daily life
Fort Lee has kosher options of its own, and the rest of Bergen County is minutes away — Teaneck’s Cedar Lane strip and Englewood are both a short drive. The neighborhood also carries a notable Israeli presence, which shapes the local dining and grocery mix.
Schools
Families use the Bergen County day school network, most of which sits a short drive west. Confirm current admissions and busing from your specific building directly with each school.
Commuting
Fort Lee sits directly at the George Washington Bridge, giving it the shortest Manhattan commute of any Bergen County Orthodox community — buses run constantly and the drive is minimal outside peak times. For people who work in the city and want to be as close as possible while living in New Jersey, Fort Lee is the obvious candidate.