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Waldwick, New Jersey

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

  • Old Stone House Museum
  • Ramapo Valley County Reservation
  • Elizabeth Cady Stanton House
  • Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary
  • Bergen County Zoological Park
  • Kingsland Point County Park

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWaldwick Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWaldwick Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Waldwick People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Waldwick Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Waldwick Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Waldwick Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Waldwick Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Waldwick Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Waldwick College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Waldwick, NJ

Comparing Waldwick 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 Men97
Well-Paid Single Women96
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity76
Male Share of the Population76
Age of the Population75
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times37
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built34
People Living Alone23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13
Affordability of Property Taxes12
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime108
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