Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey

About Woodcliff Lake

Woodcliff Lake is a close-knit town in northeastern New Jersey, home to 6,234 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Woodcliff Lake holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 3.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,844 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Woodcliff Lake Unique

• The only place in America named Woodcliff Lake — 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 6,234.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Woodcliff Lake

• Woodcliff Lake Historic Park reviews ★

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🏫 Schools in Woodcliff Lake

• Dorchester Elementary School
• Woodcliff Middle School

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