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North Caldwell, New Jersey
Borough · Population 6,769 · #165 in New Jersey
About North Caldwell
North Caldwell, NJ is a close-knit town located in northeastern New Jersey with an estimated population of 6,769.
Officially, North Caldwell is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 3.07 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,205 residents per square mile.
📰 North Caldwell News Today
- North Caldwell filmmaker Kerri Lynn Miller talks journey to directing her feature film debut newjerseyhills.com · Aug 17
- In North Caldwell, it’s the Art of the Deal New Jersey Globe · Mar 24
- Gas Main Replacement Coming In North Caldwell: See Locations Patch · Aug 6
- North Caldwell Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
- PSE&G to Replace Gas Mains in North Caldwell; Drivers Should Expect Detours TAPinto · Aug 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes North Caldwell Unique
- The only place in America named North Caldwell — 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
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,769.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in North Caldwell
- Antik Greek Kitchen — greek
- Prime 94 steakhouse & grill — steak house
- West Essex Diner — diner
- Thatcher McGhee's — irish
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Tac Ops : A Tactical Laser Tag Experience · Arcade
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in North Caldwell
- Beverly Road Park reviews ★
- Cedar Grove Park reviews ★
- Hilltop Reservation · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Liberty Park reviews ★
- Town of West Caldwell public land reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in North Caldwell
- Gould/Mountain Elementary School
- Grandview Elementary School
- West Essex High School
- West Essex Middle School
- Winston S. Churchill School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew Jersey
TypeBorough
Mayor🏛️ Joshua H. Raymond
Population (2024)6,769
Rank in state#165 of 323
Land area3.07 sq mi
Density2,205/sq mi
Coordinates40.8645, -74.2600