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Introduction to Closter, New Jersey
Closter, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 4 miles NW of Yonkers, New York (center to center) and 16 miles N of New York, New York. The town has a population of 8,383.
Closter History
The early inhabitants of Closter were the Lenni Lenape Indians. Dutch settlers arrived during the early 17th century. The area now known as Closter was originally part of several land grants made to different people during the 1600s. Several thousand acres were rewarded to Frederick Closter by King Charles I of England and the community was later named in his honor. The first European settlement can be traced back to 1710. The Northern Railroad, which was established in 1859, caused commerce to increase. On January 1, 1904, Closter was officially incorporated from parts of Harrington Township.
Closter and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Closter
Abram Demaree Homestead, and Belskie Museum of Art and Science are located in Closter. The museum showcases the work of artist Abram Belskie, while the Abram Demaree Homestead dates back to the early 1700s. The town also offers easy access to the Bergenfield Museum, Pascack Historical Society Museum, Hudson River Museum of Westchester, Elizabeth Cady Stanton House, and Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site. There are numerous parks in the area including the Tallman Mountain State Park, Ridge Road County Park, Saddle River County Park, Pascack Brook County Park, and Van Saun Park. Brooklyn Heights Promenade, another popular destination, offers views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and downtown Manhattan.
Closter Transportation
Air transportation is available from the Newark Liberty International Airport.
Closter Higher Education
Nearby colleges include the Fairleigh Dickinson University, Manhattan College, Mercy College, and Bergen Community College.
Closter strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
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