North Caldwell, New Jersey
North Caldwell is a borough of 6,656 people in Essex County, New Jersey, founded in March 31, 1898.
Why visit North Caldwell
Townapedia lists 30 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 92 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Wayne 14, Cinemark Willowbrook Mall and XD, Van Ness House and Anderson Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in North Caldwell
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About North Caldwell
North Caldwell is a borough in northwestern Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, and a suburb of New York City. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 6,694, an increase of 511 (+8.3%) from the 2010 census count of 6,183, which in turn reflected a decline of 1,192 (−16.2%) from the 7,375 counted in the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article North Caldwell, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Montclair State University
School · 3.2 mi
Public university in New Jersey, United States
Museums and landmarks30
Van Ness House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Fairfield, New Jersey, USA
Anderson Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
County park in Montclair, United States of America
Bradner's Pharmacy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in New Jersey, United States of America
Canfield-Morgan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Casa Deldra
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Montclair, New Jersey
Charles S. Shultz House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Cliffside Hose Company No. 4
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic firehouse in New Jersey, United States
Eastward
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historical building erected in 1902
Egbert Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in New Jersey, United States
Free Public Library, Upper Montclair Branch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Library in Montclair, New Jersey, United States
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J. M. Chapman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Montclair, New Jersey, NRHP-listed
Jacobus House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
18 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
Peckman Preserve
Park · 2.2 mi
Park in New Jersey, United States of America
Former Green Brook Country Club
Golf course · 0.6 mi
Closed in 2024 to become housing
Town of West Caldwell public land
Park · 1.3 mi
256 Fairfield Avenue, West Caldwell
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes92
Buongusto Pizza Restaurant & Catering
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.8 mi
57 NJ 23, Wayne
Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00
Antik Greek Kitchen
Restaurant · Greek · 1.9 mi
335 Fairfield Road
Su 12:00-21:00; Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00
The Fine Grind
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi
101 Newark - Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls
Mo-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-20:00
West Essex Diner
Restaurant · Diner · 1.9 mi
516 US-46
Su 08:00-09:00; Mo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-23:00
Franklin Steakhouse & Tavern
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
318 Passaic Avenue, Fairfield
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00 open "kitchen"; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 open...
Pizza & Sandwich Barn
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 1.9 mi
323 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 14:00-21:00
80 more on the map.
History
North Caldwell was part of the Horseneck Tract, which was an area that consisted of what are now the municipalities of Caldwell, West Caldwell, North Caldwell, Fairfield, Verona, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Roseland, and portions of Livingston and West Orange. In 1702, settlers purchased the 14,000 acres (57 km2) from the Lenape Native Americans for goods equal to $325. The explanation for the name "Horse Neck" lies in the language of its first Dutch settlers and not (as has been inaccurately reported) because of its irregular shape. This purchase encompassed much of western Essex County, from the First Mountain to the Passaic River.
In 1982, the borough was one of four Essex County municipalities to pass a referendum to become a township, joining 11 municipalities that had already made the change. Ultimately, more than a dozen Essex County municipalities reclassified themselves as townships in order take advantage of federal revenue sharing policies that allocated townships a greater share of government aid to municipalities on a per capita basis. Effective January 1, 1992, it again became a borough.
The borough housed the Essex County Penitentiary, constructed in 1872 and used as the Essex County Jail Annex until 2004. It was sold to K. Hovnanian Companies in 2002, which redeveloped the site into a residential community.
From the History section of North Caldwell, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
Fairfield Dutch Reformed Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Grover Cleveland Birthplace
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Shopping25
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Clifton Early Learner Academies - Brighton
School · 5.4 mi
290 Brighton Road, Clifton
College Achieve Paterson Charter School
School · 5.5 mi
21 Market Street, Paterson
Healthcare9
Map of North Caldwell
242 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 23°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 24°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 31°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Caldwell Essex Co Ap (1 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
Essex 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
Essex County Airport (CDW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Caldwell 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Great Notch 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Essex Fells 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Upper Montclair 3 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Totowa 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Montclair State University 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Woodland Park 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Clifton 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Lincoln Park 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Brookdale 5 mi southeast, 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
- Sandford-Stager House, North Caldwell, NJ, Dec. 2024, 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
- 2020-10-02 13 24 26 View north along Essex County Route 527 (Mountain Avenue) at East Greenbrook Road in North Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CR 527 nb near Walkers Pond, North Caldwell, NJ, Nov. 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
- North Caldwell, NJ borough hall, Dec. 2024, 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
- CR 527 nb past Gould Avenue, North Caldwell, NJ, Nov. 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
- CR 527 nb past Smull Avenue, North Caldwell, NJ, Nov. 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
- Notre Dame Church, North Caldwell, NJ, Dec. 2024, 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
- Former Green Brook Country Club, North Caldwell, NJ, Dec. 2024, 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
- Sopranos residence, 14 Aspen Drive, North Caldwell, New Jersey, Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sopranos residence driveway, 14 Aspen Drive, North Caldwell, New Jersey, Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-18 11 28 27 View up the driveway of the house used as Tony Soprano's house in the television series "The Sopranos", located at the end of Aspen Drive in North Caldwell, Essex County, New..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-18 11 28 51 The front of the house used as Tony Soprano's house in the television series "The Sopranos", located at the end of Aspen Drive in North Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-18 11 28 50 The front of the house used as Tony Soprano's house in the television series "The Sopranos", located at the end of Aspen Drive in North Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-18 11 29 00 The front of the house used as Tony Soprano's house in the television series "The Sopranos", located at the end of Aspen Drive in North Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-18 11 28 48 The front of the house used as Tony Soprano's house in the television series "The Sopranos", located at the end of Aspen Drive in North Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-18 11 14 30 View south along Essex County Route 527 (Mountain Avenue) just north of Pine Place in North Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CR 527 nb through small rock cut, North Caldwell, NJ, Nov. 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
- House at 31 Fox Run, North Caldwell, New Jersey, Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Smull Avenue nb, North Caldwell, NJ, Nov. 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
- 2018-07-18 13 52 08 View north along Essex County Route 527 (Mountain Avenue) just north of Hickory Drive and Windridge Drive in North Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-18 11 41 34 View south along Essex County Route 527 (Mountain Avenue) between Arbor Road and Courter Lane on the border of West Caldwell Township and North Caldwell in Essex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Van Ness House, Fairfield New Jersey, Walter Van Ness, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Van Reyper-Bond House, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 128 North Mountain Avenue Montclair NJ-SWM-TLW- 2012-09-23, Snowilli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FairfieldDutchReformedChurch, KForce at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Post Office Building, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, Jrogers123, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 33 Watchung Plaza Montclair NJ-SWM-TLW- 2012-09-23, Snowilli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Montclair Art Museum (Montclair, New Jersey), Blondhairblueeyed at English Wikipedia . Later version(s) were uploaded by DavidRavenMoon at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grover Cleveland birthplace01, Davidt8, Public domain
- The Anchorage, Montclair, New Jersey, Jrogers123, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 185 Bellevue Ave Montclair NJ-SWM-TLW- 2012-09-23, Snowilli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 200 Cooper Avenue Montclair NJ-SWM-TLW- 2012-09-23, Snowilli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harrison House Roseland, Lalmeister, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Samuel Orton Harrison House, May 1937, Merritt Lacey, Public domain
- Little Falls Municipal Building, 35 Stevens Avenue, NJ - 2026, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Reynier Speer House, Lithium6ion, Public domain
- Fire House from a view, JonBaretz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- J M Chapman House, Montclair, New Jersey, Jrogers123, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PresbyIrisMG1, User:Ekem, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John and Anna Vreeland House, Lithium6ion, Public domain
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