Little Ferry, New Jersey

About Little Ferry

Set in the northeastern part of New Jersey, Little Ferry is a close-knit town, home to 11,137 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Little Ferry holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.48 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 7,525 residents per square mile.

📰 Little Ferry News Today

• Mega Bergen County entertainment center auction offering trampolines, bowling lanes, virtual reality arena NJ.com · Aug 15
• Little Ferry Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• Jushi Holdings Inc. Announces Grand Opening of Beyond Hello™ Little Ferry in New Jersey Jushi · Nov 12
• Little Ferry Girl, 14, Had 'No Recollection' After Being Hit By Unregistered Driver: Police DailyVoice.com · Apr 29
• 'They Handcuffed Her Outside Preschool': Feds Arrest Bergen County Mom Outside Day Care Patch · Feb 11

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Little Ferry Unique

• The only place in America named Little Ferry — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,137.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Little Ferry

• Segovia — steak house

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Little Ferry

• Memorial Middle School
• Washington Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Little Ferry

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