Garfield is a densely developed city in southwestern Bergen County along the Passaic River. It grew as a manufacturing community, and older mills, industrial buildings, multifamily housing, and compact residential neighborhoods remain central to its character. River Drive, Outwater Lane, and Midland Avenue are important local routes, while Routes 21, 46, and 80 are accessible nearby. NJ Transit’s Bergen County Line serves Garfield Station and connects the city with Hoboken, Secaucus, and other northern New Jersey communities. Commercial activity is spread across several neighborhood corridors rather than one large downtown. The city borders Lodi, Saddle Brook, Elmwood Park, Wallington, and Passaic across the river. Garfield’s small land area and close street grid give it an urban feel, while its Bergen County location provides convenient access to regional shopping, employment, and transportation centers.