This neighborhood, commonly referred to as 'Palisades Park', is a very familiar name to Koreans. It is conveniently located just across the George Washington Bridge from Manhattan, making commuting easy, and the living area is almost connected to New York, providing excellent transportation and convenience.

Administratively, it belongs to Bergen County, which is considered one of the wealthiest and most educated areas in New Jersey. The entire county is clean and safe, with parks, shopping malls, hospitals, and schools well distributed, making it a popular residential area for families.

Palisades Park is particularly known as the 'center of the Korean town', with a Korean population ratio exceeding 60%. The streets are lined with Korean signs, and supermarkets, restaurants, hospitals, beauty salons, and academies are all gathered in a Korean style, allowing those who lived in Korea to live almost without inconvenience.

The main street of Palisades Park, Broad Avenue, is so densely packed with Korean stores that it is often called 'Korea Town Street', and parking is scarce, making even a quick grocery trip a task on weekends. Still, it is a place where you can feel the warmth and vitality of a living community. The residential areas of Palisades Park are mostly single-family homes and duplexes, and the roads are slightly winding due to the many hills.

There are old houses, but remodeling and new constructions are steadily increasing, and real estate prices are relatively high even within Bergen County. Thanks to its location, which allows direct access to Manhattan, transportation is excellent, and it is well connected to nearby areas like Fort Lee and Leonia via New Jersey Transit buses, making it ideal for commuting.

Bergen County borders New York State, so taxes are somewhat high, but administrative services and public facility management are well maintained. Police patrols are frequent, and the school district is good, making it a preferred area for parents. In fact, among the high schools in Bergen County, several rank among the top in New Jersey. There are also many parks, making it great for walks or jogging on weekends.

Especially just outside Palisades Park, there are large green spaces like Fort Lee Park and Overpeck Park, allowing you to feel relaxed even in the city. Shopping and dining are convenient as well. Bergen County has large shopping malls like Bergen Town Center and Garden State Plaza in Paramus, featuring everything from high-end brand stores to Korean grocery stores.

Additionally, the sales tax is lower than in New York, so New York residents often come over here to shop on weekends. Transportation is generally convenient, but there can be significant traffic congestion near the George Washington Bridge during rush hours, so it's best to leave a bit early.

The Korean community has been established for a long time, so newcomers can adapt quickly, and necessary information can be easily obtained from churches, community bulletin boards, or KakaoTalk group chats. Overall, Palisades Park is the best choice for those who want to maintain a quiet yet Korean lifestyle near New York. With education, transportation, culture, and amenities all in place, you can enjoy a similar quality of life without necessarily living in New York.

However, housing prices and taxes are steadily rising, so it is likely to become an increasingly 'desirable yet expensive neighborhood' in the future. Still, due to the warm community and the lively streets, Palisades Park continues to be loved by Koreans as a 'second hometown'.