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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
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.
Ramsey strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | ![]() |
Comparing Ramsey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
Ratings range from
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
Detailed pages on related topics: Ramsey colleges • Ramsey travel • Ramsey mortgage and property.
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