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Totowa, New Jersey

Introduction to Totowa, New Jersey

Totowa, New Jersey, in Passaic county, is 2 miles SW of Paterson, New Jersey (center to center) and 11 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, 9,892 people lived in Totowa.

Totowa History

The area now known as Totowa was originally purchased as a tract of land by George Willocks, who named it "Willocks Patent". He sold it to Anthony Brockholls and the Van Houtens. It was renamed "Totowa's Patent". Some say that the name "Totowa" is derived from an Indian term which is alternately translated as "where you begin", "between a river and a mountain", and "to dive and disappear". The brothers Joseph and Robert Boyle were instrumental in creating the borough of Totowa which was officially incorporated on March 15th, 1898. It was formed from parts of Wayne Township and Manchester Township.

Totowa and Nearby Attractions

  • American Labor Museum
  • Grover Cleveland Birthplace
  • Bergen County Zoological Park
  • Glen Rock Arboretum
  • Lambert Castle Museum

Things To Do In Totowa

Lambert Castle Museum features historical artifacts displayed in a 19th century castle. The American Labor Museum is housed in the former home of a silk mill worker, Pietro Botto. Grover Cleveland Birthplace, Van Riper-Hopper House, Israel Crane House, Hamilton House Museum, and Paterson Museum are also located nearby. Passaic County Golf Course, and Blue Course provide opportunities for playing golf. Visitors can also enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, camping, hiking, and picnicking at the Saddle River County Park, Edgemont Memorial Park, Brookdale Park, and Dahnert's Lake County Park. Among other popular destinations within 10 miles of Totowa are Glen Rock Arboretum, Bergen County Zoological Park, Eagle Rock Reservation, and Turtle Back Zoo.

Totowa Transportation

Newark Liberty International Airport is the closest major airport.

Totowa Higher Education

Colleges close to Totowa are Passaic County Community College, Montclair State University, and Seton Hall University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyTotowa Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Totowa Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Totowa, NJ

Comparing Totowa 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
Well-Paid Single Women96
Well-Paid Single Men85
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity65
Male Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income96
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better85
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use84
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times710
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone35
Housing Recently Built24
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Affordability of Rents13
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime62

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