Haledon, New Jersey

About Haledon

Set in the northeastern part of New Jersey, Haledon is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 9,063.

Haledon holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.22 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 7,429 residents per square mile.

📰 Haledon News Today

• Julia May Martin Obituary - N. Haledon, New Jersey Vander May Funeral Home · Aug 6
• Buckling roadway in North Haledon, N.J., remains closed 2 weeks after suffering storm damage CBS News · Aug 6
• Multiple water main breaks cause 2 Haledon area high schools to close Thursday ABC7 New York · Jan 29
• This NJ school just three-peated with yet another county teacher award northjersey.com · Aug 13
• Two Reported Coyote Incidents Involving Dogs In North Haledon News12 | New Jersey · Jun 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Haledon Unique

• The only place in America named Haledon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern 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

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,063.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Haledon

• Jimmy Geez Sports Bar & Grill — american
• Chicken Supreme
• Dr. Pizza
• E&V Restaurant
• El Camino
• El Pollo Gordo
• El-Fogon
• Italian Circle
• La Churrasqueria Del Gordo
• Lena y Carbon 4

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Pietro and Maria Botto House;American Labor Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Haledon

• Diana C. Lobosco STEM Academy
• Haledon Public School
• Passaic County Technical Institute
• Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Haledon

🏘️ Nearby Communities