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Want Montclair's proximity and top schools — with an easy commute and a friendlier price tag? Little Falls delivers. Just 16 miles from Manhattan and right next to Montclair, this quiet, tight-knit Passaic County township pairs a walkable Main Street and strong schools with some of the best commuter access around. A favorite for families and professionals who want the Montclair area without the Montclair price.

🏡 Why buyers love Little Falls
✅ Excellent commuter access. Its own train station plus the 191 express bus and Montclair State's big parking deck give you real options into the city (details below).
✅ A walkable Main Street. A genuine small-town downtown with local favorites like Maggie's Tavern and A Taco Affair, a Sunday farmers market, and summer live music in the parks.
✅ Top schools and college energy. Highly-rated Little Falls public schools feeding into Passaic Valley Regional, plus Montclair State University right in town for a collegiate buzz.
✅ Montclair-adjacent value. All the proximity to Montclair's downtown, arts, and dining — with housing from bungalows to colonials to renovated mill lofts, at a friendlier price.

🚉 The commute
Little Falls is built for commuters. Board the Montclair-Boonton line at the Little Falls or Montclair State station — direct trains to New York Penn or a quick transfer depending on the time — in about 50–60 minutes. Or catch the 191 express bus straight to Port Authority. Drivers have Route 46, Route 3, and the Garden State Parkway right there, and Montclair State's parking deck makes the rail option especially easy.

📊 Little Falls Real Estate Snapshot (2026)
💲 Median Single Family Home Sale Price: ~$758K (a smaller market, so the figure moves around some)
📈 Market Trend: Up over the past year, with a bit more inventory than the tightest towns (about 3 months of supply) — homes selling in around two weeks.
✨ Buyer Insight: Smart pricing is key. Sellers here often list below market to spark multiple offers.