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West Caldwell, NJ


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West Caldwell, New Jersey

Introduction to West Caldwell, New Jersey

West Caldwell, New Jersey, in Essex county, is 6 miles S of Wayne, New Jersey and 9 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is part of the Newark metropolitan statistical area. About 11,233 people live in West Caldwell.

West Caldwell History

Caldwell was originally a part of a town called Horseneck Tract. It was settled in the early 1700s. The name was changed to “Caldwell Township” after the Revolutionary War. It was named after James Caldwell, a pastor and local war hero.

West Caldwell and nearby Attractions

  • Roseland Historical Society
  • Turtle Back Zoo
  • Mountain Rodge Country Club
  • West Essex Park
  • Eagle Rock Reservation
  • Montclair Art Museum

Things To Do In West Caldwell

West Caldwell is an upper middle class town which offers a wide range of amenities. It has 9 parks and several land preserves. There are good shopping opportunities in the town's many stores and strip malls. The town also has two town pools for public use.

West Caldwell Transportation

Newark International Airport provides air transportation.

West Caldwell Higher Education

There are several institutions offering higher education around the area, like Montclair State University, Seton Hall University and William Paterson University Of New Jersey.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWest Caldwell Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWest Caldwell People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%West Caldwell Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%West Caldwell Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%West Caldwell Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%West Caldwell Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%West Caldwell College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%West Caldwell Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%West Caldwell Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of West Caldwell, NJ

Comparing West Caldwell 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 Men108
Well-Paid Single Women108
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens910
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Female Share of the Population79
Racial Diversity64
Male Share of the Population42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use96
Short Commute Times37
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built35
People Living Alone23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Affordability of Property Taxes12
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime98

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