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Introduction to Waldwick, New Jersey
Waldwick, New Jersey is 6 miles NE of Paterson, New Jersey (center to center) and 19 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. Located in Bergen County, the population of the town is 9,622.
Waldwick History
The area now known as Waldwick was formerly inhabited by the Lenni Lenape tribe of Native Americans. The Dutch took control in 1624, following the establishment of the Nieuw Amsterdam colony. Immigration was triggered by the annexation of Nieuw Amsterdam by the English in 1664. Another population boom occurred after the Erie Railroad established a stop in the region in the late 19th century. The community was officially incorporated on April 7th, 1919. The word "Waldwick" means "a place in the woods".
Waldwick and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Waldwick
The Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum showcases works of art depicting nature and wildlife, while the New Jersey Children's Museum features a medieval castle and a children's-sized grocery. Old Stone House Museum, Pascack Historical Society Museum, and Schoolhouse Museum display artifacts and memorabilia reflecting the history and culture of the region. Several other places of historic interest are nearby including the Elizabeth Cady Stanton House, the DeWint House, the Van Riper-Hopper House, and the Ringwood Manor. Waldwick, located at the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains, offers easy access to the Ramapo Valley County Reservation, and Campgaw Mountain Reservation. These areas include nature trails as well as fishing and camping sites. Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary, George Washington Bridge, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, and Bergen County Zoological Park are other popular destinations in the area.
Waldwick Transportation
Air transportation is available from the Newark Liberty International Airport.
Waldwick Higher Education
Ramapo College of New Jersey, Montclair State University, and Rockland Community College are the nearby colleges.
Waldwick strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
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