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Bloomingdale, New Jersey

Introduction to Bloomingdale, New Jersey

Bloomingdale, New Jersey is 5 miles NW of Wayne, New Jersey and 20 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Passaic County. The population of the town is 7,610.

Bloomingdale History

The area now known as Bloomingdale was originally settled in by Europeans in 1712. The Bloomingdale Forge was constructed soon after. In 1868, a rubber mill and several other factories were built in the neighboring community of Butler. The New Jersey Midland Railroad was laid in the area, and this led to significant development in the community. The mid 19th century also witnessed the growth of a business district along the Pequannock River and the Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike. Bloomingdale was officially incorporated on February 23, 1918.

Bloomingdale and nearby Attractions

  • American Folk Art Museum
  • Carnegie Hall
  • American Labor Museum
  • Norvin Green State Forest
  • Van Riper-Hopper House
  • George Washington Bridge

Things To Do In Bloomingdale

Local museums and historical sites include the American Labor Museum, the Van Riper-Hopper House, Ringwood Manor, Hamilton House Museum, the Paterson Museum, the Old Stone House Museum and the Lambert Castle Museum. The 1,351-acre Campgaw Mountain Reservation, and the 2,145-acre Ramapo Valley County Reservation are also close by. Visitors can enjoy \camping, fishing and hiking at these reservations. The George Washington Bridge, the Turtle Back Zoo, the New Jersey Botanical Garden, the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary, and the Bergen County Zoological Park are some of the other popular destinations in the area.

Bloomingdale Transportation

Air transportation is available from Newark Liberty International Airport.

Bloomingdale Higher Education

Nearby colleges include William Paterson University of New Jersey, Ramapo College of New Jersey, and Passaic County Community College.

High Points

Bloomingdale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Bloomingdale Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Bloomingdale People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Bloomingdale Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Bloomingdale Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Bloomingdale Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Bloomingdale Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Bloomingdale Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Bloomingdale, NJ

Comparing Bloomingdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women97
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Racial Diversity54
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better108
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use95
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Housing Recently Built46
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime98
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