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Ramsey, New Jersey

Introduction to Ramsey, New Jersey

Ramsey, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 9 miles N of Paterson, New Jersey and 22 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town is considered part of the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Ramsey has a population of 14,351.

Ramsey History

Prior to its incorporation, Ramsey was a part of the Hohokus Township. It was incorporated on March 10, 1908, as a borough. Ramsey was named after Peter J. Ramsey, the landowner.

Ramsey and nearby Attractions

  • Old Stone House Museum
  • Finch Park
  • Pascack Historical Society Museum
  • Schoolhouse Museum
  • Campgaw Mountain Reservation
  • Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site

Things To Do In Ramsey

While staying at Ramsey you can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Ramapo Mountains. In addition, the town of Ramsey includes a number of parks and other recreational facilities.

Ramsey Transportation

Teterboro Airport is nearby.

Ramsey Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are provided by Ramapo College of New Jersey, Rockland Community College and Sunbridge College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRamsey Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRamsey Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRamsey Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyRamsey Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyRamsey People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Ramsey College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Ramsey Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Ramsey Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Ramsey, NJ

Comparing Ramsey 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity65
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

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

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