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Want a tight-knit small-town feel, a fast commute, great local food, and some of the lowest property taxes around? Totowa checks a lot of boxes. This Passaic County borough balances peaceful residential streets with the convenience of Route 46 retail, a walkable Union Boulevard full of local eateries, and an easy express-bus ride into the city. A favorite for buyers who want community and value without a long haul to work.

🏡 Why buyers love Totowa
✅ Some of the lowest taxes around. Totowa has kept among the lowest property-tax rates in Passaic County for decades — a genuine, lasting advantage that's rare this close to the city.
✅ A fast, direct commute. Express buses (193/194) run from Union Boulevard and the nearby Willowbrook park-and-ride straight to Port Authority in about 35–50 minutes (details below).
✅ A diverse local food scene. Union Boulevard is the heart of town — Italian mainstays like E&V Ristorante (since 1967), Peruvian favorite Leña y Carbón, and the beloved Gelotti for homemade ice cream and Italian ices.
✅ Community and convenience. Farmers' markets, outdoor concerts, and parks like Terhune and Third Ward Memorial, plus all the Route 46 shopping you could want — with quiet residential streets tucked just off the main roads.

🚉 The commute
Totowa is a haven for commuters. NJ Transit's 193 and 194 express buses run from Union Boulevard and the Willowbrook park-and-ride straight to Port Authority in roughly 35–50 minutes, no transfer. Prefer the train? Drive about 10 minutes to the Wayne/Route 23 Transit Center or the Montclair State station for rail into Penn or Hoboken. And I-80 is right there for drivers.

📊 Totowa Real Estate Snapshot (2026)
💲 Median Single Family Home Sale Price: ~$795K (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 three weeks.
✨ Buyer Insight: Smart pricing is key. Sellers here often list below market to spark multiple offers.