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Emerson, New Jersey

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

  • American Folk Art Museum
  • Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
  • Sprain Ridge Park
  • Elizabeth Cady Stanton House
  • Meadowlands Museum
  • Palisades Interstate Park

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyEmerson Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Emerson Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Emerson Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Emerson Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Emerson Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Emerson College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Emerson People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Emerson, NJ

Comparing Emerson 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
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity87
Well-Paid Single Women84
Well-Paid Single Men74
Female Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population53

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better97
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
People Living Alone12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime98
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