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Wanaque, New Jersey

Introduction to Wanaque, New Jersey

Wanaque, New Jersey, in Passaic county, is 7 miles N of Wayne, New Jersey and 21 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town is in the Bergen - Passaic area. There are 10,266 residents in Wanaque.

Wanaque History

Until 1918, Wanaque was a part of the Pompton Township. It was incorporated on February 23, 1918 as an independent borough. Wanaque derived its name from an Indian term meaning "place where the sassafras tree grows."

Wanaque and nearby Attractions

  • Ringwood Manor House Museum
  • Campgaw Mountain Reservation
  • Old Stone House Museum
  • Silas Condict Park
  • Van Riper-Hopper House
  • Paterson Museum

Things To Do In Wanaque

The Recreation Department of Wanaque organizes numerous athletic and other recreational activities. The town also offers facilities for skiing and golf courses. You can also visit the Butler Museum, the Fairy Tale Forest and Weis Ecology Center, which are close to Wanaque.

Wanaque Transportation

Teterboro Airport is nearby.

Wanaque Higher Education

Opportunities for higher studies are offered by William Paterson University of New Jersey, Rockland Community College, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Bergen Community College and Passaic County Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Wanaque Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Wanaque Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Wanaque Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Wanaque, NJ

Comparing Wanaque 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 Women84
Well-Paid Single Men74
Racial Diversity75
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married97

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income96
People in Middle Class or Better86
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use84
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime86
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