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North Arlington, New Jersey

Introduction to North Arlington, New Jersey

North Arlington, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 4 miles E of East Orange, New Jersey and 4 miles NE of Newark, New Jersey. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. North Arlington contains a population of approximately 15,181.

North Arlington History

The area was earlier called “New Barbados neck.” It was the site of the first real copper mine in the country. During the 18th and 19th centuries, copper mining was a major activity in this region. North Arlington is the place where the first working steam engine was built in North America. A man named John Schulyer imported the Newcomen steam engine from England so that he could pump out water from his copper mine.

North Arlington and nearby Attractions

  • Meadowlands Sports Complex
  • Bergen County Park South
  • Kearny Museum
  • Meadowlands Environment Center
  • Branch Brook Park
  • Brookdale Park

Things To Do In North Arlington

North Arlington is a residential community with a small town feel. There are small parks which provide opportunities for recreational activities. There are also many shopping areas at the Secaucus outlets and Ridge Road.

North Arlington Transportation

Air transportation is available at the Newark International Airport.

North Arlington Higher Education

One can obtain higher education from the New Jersey University Of Medicine And Dentistry, Rutgers University, Essex County College and Hudson County Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%North Arlington Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%North Arlington Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%North Arlington Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%North Arlington Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%North Arlington Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%North Arlington Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of North Arlington, NJ

Comparing North Arlington 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 Women98
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Men96
Racial Diversity98
Female Share of the Population89
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income84
People Above Poverty85
People in Middle Class or Better84
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work66
Short Commute Times26
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Rents37
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Property Taxes25
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime97
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