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Wallington, NJ


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Wallington, New Jersey

Introduction to Wallington, New Jersey

Wallington, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 1 mile E of Passaic, New Jersey and 8 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town is part of the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan statistical area. About 11,583 people live in Wallington.

Wallington History

On January 2, 1895, Wallington was incorporated as a borough. It was named after Walling Van Winkle, one of the early settlers.

Wallington and nearby Attractions

  • Hamilton House Museum
  • Israel Crane House
  • Dahnert's Lake County Park
  • Lambert Castle Museum
  • Ellis Island

Things To Do In Wallington

There are a number of options for recreational activities near Wallington. Times Square is only a short drive away. One can also opt for a guided tour at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum. Ellis Island is also nearby.

Wallington Transportation

Flights are available from La Guardia International Airport.

Wallington Higher Education

The nearest colleges and universities are the Passaic County Community College, Bergen Community College, Hudson County Community College, Montclair State University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Wallington Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Wallington, NJ

Comparing Wallington 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 Women85
Well-Paid Single Men84
Racial Diversity86
Age of the Population76
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty74
Median Family Income73
People in Middle Class or Better63
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times48
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Rents37
Housing Recently Built24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime75
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