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Haledon, New Jersey

Introduction to Haledon, New Jersey

Haledon, New Jersey is 0 miles NW of Paterson, New Jersey (center to center) and 13 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Passaic County and has a population of 8,252.

Haledon History

The town of Haledon, which was incorporated on April 8th, 1908, was initially the Oldham district of the now-defunct Manchester Township. It was named after Haledon in England. During the time of the Red Scare, when the factory workers called for a strike in Paterson, the members of the labor movement held a meeting in the home of Pietro and Maria Botto. The Botto House was declared a national landmark in 1983. The County of Passaic was created on the February 7th, 1837 via inclusion of parts of Bergen and Essex Counties. The name Passaic originated from the Native American word meaning 'valley'.

Haledon and Nearby Attractions

  • American Labor Museum
  • Pietro and Maria Botto House
  • Blauvelt State Park
  • Bronx Zoo
  • Bartow-Pell Mansion

Things To Do In Haledon

Popular museums near Haledon are the American Labor Museum, the Bergen Museum of Art & Science, and the Paterson Museum. Historical sites such as Abyssinian Baptist Church, Liberty Hall, and the Apollo Theater bear testimony to the areas rich heritage. There are also numerous parks near Haledon including Battery Park, Pelham Bay Park, and Blauvelt State Park. All the parks have large playgrounds, bike paths, hiking, trails, and picnic areas.

Haledon Transportation

Newark Liberty International Airport is a major airport nearby.

Haledon Higher Education

The colleges closest to Haledon include Bergen Community College, Bloomfield College, and Montclair State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 7%Haledon Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Haledon Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Haledon Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Haledon, NJ

Comparing Haledon 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 Diversity109
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Women73
Well-Paid Single Men62
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population42
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income62
People in Middle Class or Better52
College Educated Adults53
People Above Poverty52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use95
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times510
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes14
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime86
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