Westwood, NJ Neighborhood Information
Neighborhood Facts
Town History
Westwood, New Jersey is a borough of just under 11,000 residents in Northern Bergen County. It is the main shopping district for the Pascack Valley, which is an eight-town area with a population of approximately 75,000. This shopping area and the location of the railroad earned Westwood the name "Hub of the Pascack Valley". First settled in the early 1700's as a farming community, the borough was incorporated in 1894.
General Information
| Town Name: |
Westwood |
| City Hall: |
Westwood Borough Hall |
| Address: |
101 Washington Avenue, Westwood NJ 07675 |
| Phone Number: |
201-664-7100 |
| Land Area: |
2.3 square miles |
| Distance to NYC: |
25 miles |
| Town Website: |
http://www.westwoodnj.gov/ |
| Library Website: |
http://www.bccls.org |
| Water Service: |
United Water Company |
| Gas & Electric: |
P.S.E.& G. |
Demographics
Quick Facts
| Population: |
11,546 |
| Population Density / Mile: |
5,115 |
| Median Age: |
44.37 |
| Number of Households: |
4,705 |
| Average Household Size: |
2.443 |
| Households with Children: |
1,509 |
| Median Household Income: |
$116,845 |
Population
| Population: |
11,546 |
| Population Density / Mile: |
5,115 |
| Change in Population Since 2010: |
5.05% |
| Male Population: |
5,619 |
| Female Population: |
5,927 |
| Median Age: |
44.37 |
Population - Age Range
| 0-4 years: |
640 |
| 5-9 years: |
735 |
| 10-14 years: |
708 |
| 15-19 years: |
770 |
| 20-24 years: |
595 |
| 25-29 years: |
632 |
| 30-34 years: |
518 |
| 35-39 years: |
578 |
| 40-44 years: |
683 |
| 45-49 years: |
789 |
| 50-54 years: |
878 |
| 55-59 years: |
883 |
| 60-64 years: |
829 |
| 65-69 years: |
704 |
| 70-74 years: |
607 |
| 75-79 years: |
425 |
| 80-84 years: |
290 |
| 85+ years: |
283 |
Households
| Number of Households: |
4,705 |
| Average Household Size: |
2.443 |
| Households with Children: |
1,509 |
| Households without Children: |
1,503 |
| Family Households: |
3,013 |
| Non-Family Households: |
214 |
Marital Status
| Never Married: |
2578 |
| Now Married: |
5047 |
| Separated: |
162 |
| Widowed: |
849 |
| Divorced: |
827 |
Income
| Median Household Income: |
$116,845 |
| Average Household Income: |
$138,956 |
| Per Capita Income: |
$56,845 |
| Average Total Household Expenditure: |
$62,055 |
Median Income By Age
| Under 25 years: |
$0 |
| 25-44 years: |
$119,840 |
| 45-64 years: |
$157,297 |
| Over 64 years: |
$61,698 |
Household Income by Dollar Range
| $0-$10,000 |
157 |
| $10,000-$15,000 |
84 |
| $15,000-$20,000 |
52 |
| $20,000-$25,000 |
112 |
| $25,000-$30,000 |
125 |
| $30,000-$35,000 |
147 |
| $35,000-$40,000 |
126 |
| $40,000-$45,000 |
134 |
| $45,000-$50,000 |
107 |
| $50,000-$60,000 |
160 |
| $60,000-$75,000 |
363 |
| $75,000-$100,000 |
501 |
| $100,000-$125,000 |
422 |
| $125,000-$150,000 |
471 |
| $150,000-$200,000 |
725 |
| $200,000-$250,000 |
571 |
| $250,000-$500,000 |
244 |
| $500,000 up |
202 |
Education
| Educational Climate Index: |
4 |
|
1 = Low, 5 = High
The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.
|
Level of Education
| No High School: |
420 |
| Some High School: |
236 |
| High School Grad: |
1616 |
| Some College: |
1212 |
| Associate Degree: |
542 |
| Bachelors Degree: |
2500 |
| Graduate Degree: |
1572 |
Employment
White Collar vs. Blue Collar
| White Collar: |
64 |
| Blue Collar: |
36 |
Geography
| Annual Precipitation: |
46.94 |
| Average January Low Temperature: |
18.2 |
| Average January High Temperature: |
36.4 |
| Average July Low Temperature: |
62.3 |
| Average July High Temperature: |
83.8 |
Pollution Index (Avg. = 100)
| Carbon Monoxide |
107 |
| Lead |
77 |
| Nitrogen Oxide |
156 |
| Ozone |
70 |
| Particulate Matter |
103 |
| Air Pollution |
103 |
Amenities
| CATEGORIES |
| Attractions - Recreation |
26 Locations |
| Automotive Services |
45 Locations |
| Banks - Financial |
73 Locations |
| Eating - Drinking |
84 Locations |
| Government - Public |
6 Locations |
| Health Care Services |
236 Locations |
| Hospitality |
1 Locations |
| Organizations - Associations |
23 Locations |
| Personal Services |
362 Locations |
| Pet Services |
2 Locations |
| Shopping |
234 Locations |
| Travel |
7 Locations |
Schools
| Berkeley Elem |
Elementary |
| Brookside Elem |
Elementary |
| George Elem |
Elementary |
| Washington |
Elementary |
| Westwood Junior/Senior Hs |
Secondary |
| Westwood Regl Ms |
Elementary |
|
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