Little Ferry, NJ

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Do you love watching Cake Boss? If so, you might be interested to know that Buddy Valastro, cake decorator extraordinaire, was given the "keys to the city" when he visited Little Ferry, New Jersey in 2010.

Little Ferry, New Jersey, is a tiny borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. Spanning only 1.7 square miles, appropriately named Little Ferry is home to over 10,000 residents. The borough offers a small-town feel, but also offers a wide variety of cultural events and natural places to visit. Little Ferry is described on the borough website as being a "stone's throw" from the Big Apple, and it also functions as a bedroom community for many commuters who travel into the city for work. If you are looking for a small town with easy access to New York City, look no further than the borough of Little Ferry.

Moving to Little Ferry

You'll find a variety of rentals available in Little Ferry. If you are looking for a complex, consider one of the one-bedroom apartments available around town. Wishing for fewer immediate neighbors? There are duplexes for rent in Little Ferry, as well as quite a few multi-family homes. If you are willing to pay even more, you could rent a single-family home from a private landlord.

Whether you decide to rent from a property manager or a private owner, you're going to need to prove that you not only can pay the rent, but also that you actually will. How? Your past can determine your future! Hopefully, you are going into this venture with a squeaky clean credit report, a good reference from your current landlord and a steady job. If you are lacking in any of these areas, offering a double or triple deposit up front can go a long way toward helping you look more appealing to potential landlords.

Neighborhoods in Little Ferry

There are two constituent neighborhoods in Little Ferry. Remember, the borough itself is not much bigger than a postage stamp, so no matter which section you choose to live in, you'll be very close to whatever is going on in the other area! The town has a Walk Score of 82 overall, which means that it's extremely walkable.

Main Street / Liberty Street: If you were to look at a map of Little Ferry, this neighborhood encompasses the top, rounded "hump" toward the north and east. You'll pay slightly less for rent if you choose to live in this neighborhood. You'll find White Castle and Minado in this area, when your stomach gets grumbling.

Borough Center: The rest of Little Ferry, from the northwest corner all the way south, is considered the Borough Center. The rents are a little bit higher and you might find that the area is slightly more walkable. Dining options here include Bazzarelli Restaurant and Pizzeria and Symrise.

Living in Little Ferry

Within this little borough, you'll find tons of things to do, no matter what your interests. Of course, you're also just a hop, skip and a jump away from the big city, as well as within spitting distance of other small boroughs and towns, so don't worry about being bored!

Do you prefer indoor adventures? Here, you'll be able to catch the latest blockbuster in style at the Ridgefield Park Luxury Cinemas 12, or drive another mile and hit Teaneck Cinemas instead. The Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum is within easy reach, if you're interested in flying the friendly skies. There are also dozens of museums located within ten miles of town, including the Botto Studio, the New Jersey Naval Museum, the Steuben House and the Alternative Museum.

Want to get outside and enjoy the fresh air? Little Ferry has you covered! There's a bird sanctuary, lots of little parks, fishing at Lakeview, birdwatching and trails at Losen Slote Creek Park and many outdoor celebrations taking part throughout the year.

Hungry? You have a huge variety of restaurants and eateries to choose from; you could pick a new restaurant every day for a month and barely get out of easy walking distance. Try Taste of Tuscany for some Old World charm and cuisine, Cheun Hing if you're in the mood for Chinese food, or satisfy your hunger at White Castle -- those tiny burgers with diced onions are what you've been craving; admit it!

One of the best things about living in Little Ferry is that you are so, so close to New York City and all that it offers. You can hop on one of the buses that leaves every twenty minutes and be there in about a half hour, or if you want to depend on your own wheels, you can take Interstate 95. Be forewarned: if you drive, you'll probably hit traffic, so the quick jaunt could end up taking you an hour or more. However you get there, you'll soon consider the Big Apple as part of your extended neighborhood, and you'll feel right at home.