Moonachie, NJ
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- 4 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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About Moonachie
Tucked into Bergen County just nine miles northwest of Midtown Manhattan, Moonachie is a quiet, close-knit borough with roughly 3,000 residents. The town offers a relaxed neighborhood feel with residential streets set right alongside the Meadowlands. It appeals to commuters and newcomers looking for approachable suburban living with easy access to New York City and surrounding job hubs.
Families in the borough send younger students to the local Robert L. Craig School through eighth grade, after which teens head to nearby Wood-Ridge High School. Getting around the region is simple thanks to direct connections to Route 17 and Interstate 80, putting shopping, local dining, and Meadowlands entertainment minutes from home. Overall, Moonachie provides a practical, down-to-earth community where neighbors know each other and daily essentials are always close by.
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