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Rochelle Park, New Jersey

Introduction to Rochelle Park, New Jersey

Rochelle Park, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 4 miles NE of Passaic, New Jersey and 12 miles NW of New York, New York. The town’s population is 5,528.

Rochelle Park History

Rochelle Park traces its history to the sub-tribe, Minsi of the wolf totem, who were the early inhabitants of the area known as Hackensack. Rochelle Park was originally incorporated as the Township of Midland on March 7, 1871. On November 5, 1929, the area was reincorporated as Rochelle Park, named after the city of La Rochelle in France..

Rochelle Park and nearby Attractions

  • American Labor Museum
  • Brookdale Park
  • Van Riper-Hopper House
  • Castle Clinton National Monument
  • Campgaw Mountain
  • Belmont Park race track

Things To Do In Rochelle Park

The American Labor Museum, the Belskie Museum of Art and Science, and the Meadowlands Museum are some of the local museums. Local parks and recreational areas include Brookdale Park, Pascack Brook County Park, and Dahnert's Lake County Park. The Belmont Park race track, the Bergen County Zoological Park, and the Brooklyn Borough Hall are all accessible from Rochelle as well.

Rochelle Park Transportation

Newark Liberty International Airport is a major airport nearby.

Rochelle Park Higher Education

Bergen Community College, Felician College, Bloomfield College, Fairleigh Dickinson University, and William Paterson University are located near Rochelle Park.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Rochelle Park Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Rochelle Park Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Rochelle Park Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Rochelle Park Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Rochelle Park Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Rochelle Park Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Rochelle Park People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Rochelle Park, NJ

Comparing Rochelle Park 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women108
Well-Paid Single Men97
Racial Diversity97
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better96
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times38
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime85

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