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Introduction to Emerson, New Jersey
Emerson, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 7 miles NW of Yonkers, New York and 16 miles N of New York, New York. There are 7,197 residents in the town.
Emerson History
Emerson was originally established as the Borough of Etna. It was named after a railroad station in the area. The community was established on April 8, 1903 from parts of Washington Township. On March 9, 1909, the community was renamed Emerson in honor of writer Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Emerson and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Emerson
The Elizabeth Cady Stanton House, the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic, the DeWint House, and the Morris-Jumel Mansion are some of the historic sites located within 10 miles of Emerson. The town also offers easy access to several museums, including the Schoolhouse Museum, the Bergen Museum of Art & Science and the Pascack Historical Society Museum. The Campgaw Mountain Reservation, the Ramapo Valley County Reservation and the Palisades Interstate Park are some of the popular destinations in the area. Brooklyn Heights Promenade, another popular attraction, offers views of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and downtown Manhattan.
Emerson Transportation
Air transportation is available from Newark International Airport.
Emerson Higher Education
Bergen Community College, Saint Thomas Aquinas College, and Manhattan College are all nearby.
Emerson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Emerson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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