Elmwood Park, New Jersey
Elmwood Park is a borough of 21,412 people in Bergen County, New Jersey, founded in April 18, 1916.
Why visit Elmwood Park
Townapedia lists 35 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 70 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Arch Street Bridge, Capitol Theatre, Eastside Park and Andrew H. Hopper House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Elmwood Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Elmwood Park
Elmwood Park is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, and is a bedroom suburb located 14 miles (23 km) from New York City. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 21,422, an increase of 2,019 (+10.4%) from the 2010 census count of 19,403, which in turn reflected an increase of 478 (+2.5%) from the 18,925 counted in the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Elmwood Park, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Arch Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Capitol Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.8 mi
Former movie theater in Passaic, New Jersey, United States
Gregory Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 3.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Market Street Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in Passaic & Wallington, New Jersey
Monroe Street Bridge
Bridge · 2.5 mi
Bridge in Passaic and Garfield, New Jersey, United States
Passaic Street Bridge
Bridge · 2.8 mi
Steel girder road bridge across the Lower Passaic River in northern New Jersey
Sixth Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
West Broadway Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks35
Eastside Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Paterson, New Jersey
Andrew H. Hopper House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Bergen County, New Jersey
Botany Worsted Mills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in New Jersey, United States
Cadmus-Folly House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Cornelius Demarest House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Rochelle Park, New Jersey
Danforth Memorial Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Library in Paterson, New Jersey
Daniel Thompson and John Ryle Houses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in New Jersey, United States
Dundee Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic canal in Passaic County, New Jersey
Frederick William Cooke Residence
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Passaic County, New Jersey
Garretson Forge and Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in New Jersey, United States
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Garritse-Doremus-Westervelt House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic farmhouse in Clifton, New Jersey
Hinchliffe Stadium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Stadium in New Jersey
23 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
Garret Mountain Reservation
Park · 3.1 mi
Public park in Passaic County, New Jersey
San Cap Park
Park · 3.6 mi
Park in New Jersey, United States of America
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes70
Buffalo Wild Wings 'Go'
Restaurant · Chicken · 1.1 mi
487 Market Street, Saddle Brook
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
Coffee Garden
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
73 Broadway, Elmwood Park
Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su off
Donna's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
487 Market Street, Saddle Brook
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Dynasty Buffet
Restaurant · Buffet · 1.4 mi
383 Market Street, Saddle Brook
Mo,We,Th,Su 11:30-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:30-22:00
East Wok
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.0 mi
519 Market Street, Saddle Brook
Su 12:00-21:00; Mo, We-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Java Nut
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
22 Morlot Avenue
Mo-Th 07:00-15:00; Fr 07:00-13:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Matsuya
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.1 mi
490 Market Street, Saddle Brook
Su 14:00-22:00; Tu-Th 16:30-22:00; Fr 16:30-23:00; Sa 14:00-23:00
Midland Bagels & Grill
Bakery · Bagel · 0.8 mi
160 North Midland Avenue, Saddle Brook
Tu-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa 06:30-14:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Mr Bruno's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
472 Market Street, Saddle Brook
Su 11:00-22:00; Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 mi
536 Market Street, Saddle Brook
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-25:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-26:00
Que Pasta
Restaurant · Italian · 1.5 mi
326 Market Street, Saddle Brook
Tu-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
58 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship29
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Russian Orthodox Church of Three Saints
Church · Russian Orthodox · 1.8 mi
474 Outwater Lane, Garfield
Elmwood Park Bible Chapel
Church · Brethren · 1.0 mi
110 16th Avenue, Elmwood Park
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.5 mi
209 Trenton Avenue, Paterson
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries71
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
School · 4.9 mi
E.285 Pascack Road, Paramus
Healthcare10
Kessler Institute For Rehabilitation - Saddle Brook
Hospital · 1.5 mi
300 Market Street, Saddle Brook
Saddle Brook Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
383 Market Street, Saddle Brook
Map of Elmwood Park
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 27°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 44°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 48°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 31°F | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Teterboro Ap (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bergen County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-12-11: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-08: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Teterboro Airport (TEB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Paterson 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Maywood 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Clifton 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Wallington 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Hasbrouck Heights 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Glen Rock 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Woodland Park 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Wood-Ridge 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- River Edge 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Totowa 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- VAN HOUTEN-HILLMAN HOUSE, ELMWOOD PARK, BERGEN COUNTY NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-08 08 17 59 View west along Interstate 80 (Bergen-Passaic Expressway) at Exit 61 (Bergen County Route 507, Garfield, Elmwood Park) in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Van Riper Avenue wb, Elmwood Park, NJ, Jan. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elmwood Park, NJ Municipal Building, Jan. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elmwood Park, NJ veterans memorial, Jan. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Market Street eb, Elmwood Park, NJ, Jan. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-21 07 45 24 View west along Interstate 80 (Bergen-Passaic Expressway) just west of Exit 61 in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Leo's Catholic Church, Elmwood Park, NJ, Jan. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-21 15 27 00 View east along Interstate 80 (Bergen-Passaic Expressway) just east of Exit 61 in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-11-04 08 17 10 View south along Bergen County Route 507 (River Drive) at Bergen County Route 12 (Market Street) in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-21 12 23 06 View south along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) just north of Exit 157 (WEST U.S. Route 46, To New Jersey State Route 20, Garfield) in Elmwood Park, Bergen..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-09-25 14 31 32 View north along Bergen County Route 507 (River Drive) from the overpass for Interstate 80 (Bergen-Passaic Expressway) in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-21 12 36 15 View north along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) just south of Exit 159 (Interstate 80, Saddle Brook, George Washington Bridge) in Elmwood Park, Bergen County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-11-04 08 26 40 View south along Bergen County Route 507 (River Drive) at the exit for Interstate 80 WEST (TO New Jersey State Route 20) in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-09-25 14 24 57 View south along Bergen County Route 507 (River Drive) from the overpass for Interstate 80 (Bergen-Passaic Expressway) in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-11-04 15 54 06 View north along Bergen County Route 507 (River Drive) at the exit for Interstate 80 WEST (TO New Jersey State Route 20) in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Locust Street eb at I-80 east, Elmwood Park, NJ, Jan. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-14 17 02 23 View east along Interstate 80 (Bergen-Passaic Expressway) approaching the split between Local and Express lanes in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-06-06 13 25 46 View south along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) from the overpass for Interstate 80 (Bergen-Passaic Expressway) in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-06-06 13 31 58 View north along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) from the overpass for Interstate 80 (Bergen-Passaic Expressway) in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-16 08 54 08 View south along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) at Exit 157 (U.S. Route 46 WEST TO New Jersey State Route 20, Garfield) in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-06-06 13 45 53 View south along New Jersey Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) from the overpass for the rail line between Interstate 80 (Bergen-Passaic Expressway) and County Route 67 (Midland..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-08 08 21 57 View west along Interstate 80 (Bergen-Passaic Expressway) at Exit 60 (New Jersey State Route 20 NORTH, Hawthorne) in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-14 16 57 52 View east along Interstate 80 (Bergen-Passaic Expressway) at Exit 61 (Bergen County Route 507, Garfield, Elmwood Park) in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-23 09 05 01 View west along U.S. Route 46 at the exit for the Garden State Parkway SOUTH in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-27 12 29 45 View east along U.S. Route 46 from the overpass for New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-27 12 27 00 View west along U.S. Route 46 from the overpass for New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-21 14 07 12 View east along U.S. Route 46 at Mill Street in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-23 16 46 05 View east along U.S. Route 46 at the exit for the Garden State Parkway NORTH in Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-11-04 08 34 04 View south along Bergen County Route 507 (River Drive) at the exit for U.S. Route 46 WEST (TO New Jersey State Route 20-New Jersey State Route 21, Clifton) in Elmwood Park, Bergen..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DANFORTH MEMORIAL LIBRARY, PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vanderhoef-Westervelt House, Clifton, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cathedral of St. John the Baptist - Paterson, New Jersey 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arch Street Bridge 20070829-jag9889, Jag9889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lambert Castle, Paterson, NJ - looking northwest, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CADMUS-FOLLY HOUSE FAIR LAWN BERGEN COUNTY, J, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PeterGarretsonFarmhouse, KForce at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reinhardt Mills, Lithium6ion, Public domain
- NaugleHouse, KForce at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Paterson City Hall 2008 jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
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