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Elmwood Park, New Jersey

Introduction to Elmwood Park, New Jersey

Elmwood Park, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 3 miles SE of Paterson, New Jersey and 12 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The people of the town are in the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Elmwood Park has a population of 18,925.

Elmwood Park History

This area was originally a Dutch colony. The English took it over from the Dutch in 1664. Until 1916 it was known as Dundee Lake and was a part of the Saddle River Township. In 1916 the residents of this area voted to secede from Saddle River and formed the Borough of East Paterson. The name Elmwood Park was officially adapted in January 1973.

Elmwood Park and nearby Attractions

  • Glen Rock Arboretum
  • Turtle Back Zoo
  • Bergen Museum of Art & Science
  • Lambert Castle Museum
  • Brookdale Park
  • Dahnert's Lake County Park

Things To Do In Elmwood Park

The parks of Elmwood Park have huge open spaces which have been beautifully designed and give people the opportunity to relax in the lap of nature. They also serve as excellent picnicking areas, and there are several playgrounds thar have soccer fields, basketball courts, a softball field and also a playing area for younger children.

Elmwood Park Transportation

The nearest major airport is Newark International.

Elmwood Park Higher Education

Passaic County Community College, Bergen Community College, Montclair State University and Fairleigh Dickinson University are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Elmwood Park Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Elmwood Park Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Elmwood Park, NJ

Comparing Elmwood 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 Diversity99
Well-Paid Single Women84
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men74
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income74
People Above Poverty74
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times48
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
People Living Alone45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime73
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