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Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Introduction to Lyndhurst, New Jersey

Lyndhurst, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 3 miles S of Passaic, New Jersey and 5 miles NE of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Bergen - Passaic metro area, Lyndhurst is home to some 19,383 residents.

Lyndhurst History

Union Township was the original name of Lyndhurst when it was formed on February 19, 1852. It was then a part of the Harrison Township. On May 15, 1917, the area was officially incorporated as the Township of Lyndhurst. The town is said to be named after Lord Lyndhurst, who used to visit the area.

Lyndhurst and nearby Attractions

  • Hackensack Meadowlands Environmental Center
  • Kingsland Station
  • Saint Matthew's Lutheran Church
  • New Zion Cemetery
  • Mary Ann Creek
  • Passaic River Park

Things To Do In Lyndhurst

There are quite a few places of interest in and around Lyndhurst like the Hackensack Meadowlands Environmental Center and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Several of New York’s attractions are easily accessible from this town. These include Times Square, the Empire State Building, the Lower East Side Tenement Museum and even the historical buildings at Ellis Island. Two beautiful creeks, the Mary Ann Creek and the Kingsland Creek run through this town.

Lyndhurst Transportation

La Guardia International is the closest major airport.

Lyndhurst Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are available at Hudson County Community College, Saint Peter's College, Rutgers University-Newark, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Essex County College and Montclair State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Lyndhurst Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Lyndhurst Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Lyndhurst Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Lyndhurst, NJ

Comparing Lyndhurst 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
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men96
Racial Diversity87
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better85
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times37
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes26
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime86

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