New Milford is a borough in central Bergen County along the Hackensack River. It sits between Oradell, River Edge, Bergenfield, Dumont, and Teaneck, placing it within a closely connected group of suburban communities. River Road, Boulevard, and nearby Route 4 provide access to surrounding business districts and the wider metropolitan area. The borough is primarily residential, with established neighborhoods, schools, parks, houses of worship, and small commercial areas woven into a compact street network. The river and the nearby Oradell Reservoir influence the landscape along the community's eastern side, while the southern end lies near the historic New Bridge area. New Milford developed from earlier rural settlements into a mature suburb during the twentieth century. Its local identity is shaped by its river setting, central Bergen County location, and proximity to larger employment and shopping centers in Paramus, Hackensack, and Teaneck.