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Cliffside Park, NJ


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Cliffside Park, New Jersey

Introduction to Cliffside Park, New Jersey

Cliffside Park, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 1 mile NE of North Bergen, New Jersey and 5 miles N of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Cliffside Park contains a population of approximately 23,007.

Cliffside Park History

Initially, Cliffside Park was a part of Ridgefield Township. It was incorporated on January 15, 1895. Palisades Amusement Park, which closed on September 12, 1971, was located in Cliffside Park.

Cliffside Park and nearby Attractions

  • Riverbank State Park
  • Fort Lee Historic Park & Museum
  • American Museum of Natural History
  • Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
  • Overpeck County Park
  • Children's Museum of Manhattan
  • Apollo Theater

Things To Do In Cliffside Park

A number of recreational facilities are available at Cliffside Park. The town includes a soccer complex, facilities for roller hockey, a football field and basketball courts. It includes a multitude of restaurants, which serve Italian and Turkish dishes. You can also explore the shopping areas of Anderson Avenue in Cliffside Park

Cliffside Park Transportation

Air transportation is provided by La Guardia International Airport.

Cliffside Park Higher Education

Columbia University, Barnard College, Manhattan School of Music, Helene Fuld College of Nursing and Boricua College are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyCliffside Park Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyCliffside Park Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Cliffside Park Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Cliffside Park Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Cliffside Park Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Cliffside Park, NJ

Comparing Cliffside Park 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
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men96
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income73
People in Middle Class or Better62
People Above Poverty52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime86
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