William Paterson University of New Jersey, New Jersey

About William Paterson University of New Jersey

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a small unincorporated community in northeastern New Jersey.

William Paterson University of New Jersey holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.24 square miles.

📰 William Paterson University of New Jersey News Today

• William Paterson University of New Jersey — Wayne, New Jersey | Nursing School Profile allnurses · May 16
• William Paterson University of New Jersey Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 27
• William Paterson University program gets USDA grant to help rural N.J. small businesses expand - ROI-NJ ROI-NJ · Apr 3
• U.S. News ranks New Jersey universities among best online programs njbiz.com · Jan 30
• Marquis Who's Who Honors Dr. Emmanuel S. Onaivi for Expertise as a Scientist and in Education - 24-7 Press Release Newswire 24-7 Press Release Newswire · Jul 2

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes William Paterson University of New Jersey Unique

• The only place in America named William Paterson University of New Jersey — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.24 sq mi.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in northeastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in William Paterson University of New Jersey

• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Basilico Italian Kitchen & Brick Oven Pizza — italian
• Bento Sushi — sushi
• Biagio's Pizza & Pasta — italian
• Brother Bruno's Pizza, Deli & Bagels — pizza
• Frank Cardose
• Kevin Lin's — chinese
• Paesano's Restaurant & Pizzeria — italian
• Sub Gyro — turkish
• Taichi Bubble Tea - Poke Bowl & Ramen — bubble tea (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Ben Shahn Center for the Visual Arts · Art gallery
• William Paterson University Galleries · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in William Paterson University of New Jersey

• Speert Green · Garden reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in William Paterson University of New Jersey

• Anthony Wayne Middle School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of William Paterson University of New Jersey

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