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Introduction to North Haledon, New Jersey
North Haledon, New Jersey, in Passaic county, is 2 miles N of Paterson, New Jersey and 15 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. About 7,920 people live in North Haledon.
North Haledon History
Minsi Native Americans were among the original inhabitants of this area. They used the area mostly for fishing and hunting purposes. However, their lands were later sold and they moved away from the area in 1737. Henry Hudson, an employee of the Dutch East India Company, arrived in this area in 1609, and Dutch settlements soon began to spring up in the region. The community of North Haledon was created from parts of Manchester Township and incorporated on March 20, 1901.
North Haledon and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In North Haledon
The American Labor Museum, the New Jersey Naval Museum, the Old Stone House Museum, the Pascack Historical Society Museum, the Grover Cleveland Birthplace, the Van Riper-Hopper House, and the Israel Crane House are some of the populr local museums and historical sites. The Montclair Art Museum showcases American and Native American art. The 1,351-acre Campgaw Mountain Reservation and the 2,145-acre Ramapo Valley County Reservation offer camping facilities and opportunities for visitors to enjoy hiking and fishing. Golfers can enjoy a round at the North Jersey Country Club, the Willow Springs Country Club and Golf Course, or at the High Mountain Golf Course. The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary, the Bergen County Zoological Park, and the New Jersey Botanical Garden are all accessible from North Haledon as well.
North Haledon Transportation
Newark Liberty International is the nearest major airport.
North Haledon Higher Education
Passaic County Community College, William Paterson University of New Jersey, and Ramapo College of New Jersey are some of the nearby colleges and universities.
North Haledon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
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