CalifonNew Jersey
Califon is a borough in Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Califon
Set in the northwestern part of New Jersey, Califon is a small town with an estimated population of 1,018.
Officially, Califon is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.96 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,060 residents per square mile.
What Makes Califon Unique
- The only place in America named Califon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Califon
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Califon
- Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Christie Hoffman Farm Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Crystal Springs Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Isenburger Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Ken Lockwood Gorge · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Teetertown Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Califon
- Califon Public School
- ESC Academy
- Old Turnpike School
- Tewksbury Elementary School
- Valley View School
- Woodglen School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.