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Clifton, NJ


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Clifton, New Jersey

Introduction to Clifton, New Jersey

Clifton, New Jersey, in Passaic county, is 8 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. Clifton is located along the Passaic River and it's approximately ten miles away from New York City. It takes its name from a nearby cliff. The area was formerly a fur-trading center. The city is the location of numerous scenes of the well known television show The Sopranos.

History

In 1824 the state of New Jersey approved a plan by George P. McCullough to build the Morris Canal. His idea was to utilize the canal to transport cargo from the coastline to numerous inland cities. Coal was the primary freight transported in the canal. Tolls were required for goods and passengers yet the Morris Canal was a financial failure. It simply could not compete with the railroads.

The canal provided opportunities for the citizens of Clifton for canoeing, fishing and skating during winter. In 1917 the city of Clifton was incorporated. Earlier, the town was known as Acquackanock.

Attractions

  • Hamilton House Museum
  • Lambert Castle
  • Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
  • Great Falls Cultural Center
  • Museum of Modern Art Moma
  • Paterson Mall Shopping Center
  • Paramus Park Shopping Center
  • Westfield Garden State Plaza
  • 5-K Stampede Through Clifton

Activities

Clifton has an extensive trail system for joggers and bicycle riders. Golf enthusiasts enjoy the Upper Montclair Country Club and the Glen Ridge Country Club. The city has a vast number of parks. Opportunities for hiking and sightseeing are available on nearby trails such as West Essex Rail Trail, Mills Reservation Trail, Weequahic Lake, High Mountain Summit Loop and Great Falls of the Passaic River. Residents have opportunities to enjoy the entertainment and attractions in nearby New York City.

Higher Education

There are numerous colleges located nearby, including William Paterson University, Bloomfield College, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Montclair State College, Caldwell College and Passaic County Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Clifton Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Clifton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Clifton, NJ

Comparing Clifton 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
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Women86
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men85
Racial Diversity89
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times59
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents36
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Property Taxes15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime83
Low Violent Crime63

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