Califon, New Jersey

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.

📰 Califon News Today

• Patricia Duckworth Obituary (2026) - Califon, NJ - Martin Funeral Home - Clinton Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• 11 First St, Califon, NJ 07830 Realtor.com · Aug 4
• Califon Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 27
• Califon has a new bookstore opening in a familiar spot newjerseyhills.com · Jun 5
• Obituary for Lewis E. Apgar Scarponi Funeral Homes · Jul 2

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

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

• Bex Eatery — american
• Nicola's Pizza — pizza
• Tony's Bistro — italian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Califon Station · Museum

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.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Califon

🏘️ Nearby Communities