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Westwood, New Jersey

Introduction to Westwood, New Jersey

Westwood, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 8 miles NW of Yonkers, New York and 17 miles N of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Bergen - Passaic metro area, Westwood is home to some 10,999 residents.

Westwood History

The early permanent settlers in this area started arriving from the mid 1700s onwards. Among the first major landowners was Isaac Bogert, who bought 500 acres and settled down here with his family. In the early years of the 19th century, this area was known as Pleasantville. Its name was changed to Westwood in 1875. The borough was officially incorporated in May of 1894 and Isaac Bogert was named as its first mayor.

Westwood and nearby Attractions

  • Bergen County Zoological Park
  • Glen Rock Arboretum
  • Pascack Brook County Park
  • Saddle River County Park
  • Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum
  • Pascack Historical Society Museum

Things To Do In Westwood

There are a number of places which provide opportunities for interesting activities in Westwood, like parks and museums.

Westwood Transportation

La Guardia Airport can be reached within a short drive.

Westwood Higher Education

Places offering higher education nearest to the town are the Bergen Community College, Fairleigh Dickinson University and Manhattan College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Westwood Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Westwood Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Westwood Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Westwood Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Westwood Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Westwood Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Westwood College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Westwood, NJ

Comparing Westwood 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 Women109
Well-Paid Single Men108
Racial Diversity86
Age of the Population76
Female Share of the Population79
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults97
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built34
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime87

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