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Old Tappan, NJ


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Old Tappan, New Jersey

Introduction to Old Tappan, New Jersey

Old Tappan, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 7 miles NW of Yonkers, New York and 18 miles N of New York, New York. The town’s population is approximately 5,482.

Old Tappan History

Old Tappan originally belonged to the Lenni Lenape Indians. The new settlers purchased land from the tribe on March 7, 1682. In 1687, a legal title of Tappan Patent was granted to thirteen Dutchman and three African Americans by the governor of New York. For 86 years, the area was a part of Orangetown, belonging to the Orange County. The name of the community is taken from an Indian term, meaning cold stream. Old Tappan was incorporated on October 18, 1894 from portions of Harrington Township.

Old Tappan and nearby Attractions

  • Belskie Museum of Art and Science
  • Rockefeller Center
  • Blauvelt State Park
  • Central Synagogue
  • Bergen County Zoological Park
  • Sterling Forest

Things To Do In Old Tappan

Oakes Park, Stone Point Park, Gallagher Field, and Chestnut Field are some of the local parks and recreational spots. Local museums include the Belskie Museum of Art and Science, the Bergen Museum of Art & Science, and the Bergenfield Museum. Historic sites nearby include the DeWint House, the Elizabeth Cady Stanton House, and the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic. The Bergen County Zoological Park and Glen Rock Arboretum are nearby as well.

Old Tappan Transportation

Air transportation is available from Newark International Airport.

Old Tappan Higher Education

Dominican College of Blauvelt, Saint Thomas Aquinas College, and Sunbridge College are some of the colleges accessible from Old Tappan.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyOld Tappan Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyOld Tappan Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyOld Tappan People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyOld Tappan Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Old Tappan Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Old Tappan College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Old Tappan Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Old Tappan Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Old Tappan Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Old Tappan, NJ

Comparing Old Tappan 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
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women97
Racial Diversity87
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use95
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Rents13
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime109
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