Mahwah township, New Jersey
Mahwah township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Mahwah township is a geographic entity located in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 25,678. The land area covers 25.39 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 25,678 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.9 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 10,031 | ±509 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 10,319 | ±526 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,031 | ±509 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 288 | ±157 |
| Median Home Value | $606,000 | ±$41,221 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,204 | ±$206 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $131,327 | ±$12,015 |
| Per Capita Income | $70,589 | ±$4,980 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% | ±0.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 498 | ±174 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 13,324 | ±679 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.4% | ±1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 25,806 (2024)
ID: 212068
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
475 CORPORATE DR, MAHWAH NJ 07430-3603
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GUS Population: 978,641 (2024)
ID: 170097
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
1 BERGEN COUNTY PLZ, RM 580, HACKENSACK NJ 07601-7061
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | NANUET, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BUTLER, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WYCKOFF, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | GARFIELD, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Passaic, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | FAIRFIELD, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Montclair State University
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College | 15.3 mi away | 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043-1624 |
9736554000
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PASSAIC PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 195 GREGORY AVENUE, PASSAIC, NJ, 07055 |
(201) 779-0474
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Jersey College
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College | 16.5 mi away | 546 U.S. Highway 46, Teterboro, NJ, 07608 |
2014895836
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PASSAIC PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 195 GREGORY AVENUE, PASSAIC, NJ, 07055 |
(973) 779-0474
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Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield
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College | 16.7 mi away | 1515 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003-3002 |
8772012597
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JOHN F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 92 HATHAWAY STREET, WALLINGTON, NJ, 07057 |
(201) 471-1692
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Mobile Technical Training
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College Vocational | 17.0 mi away | 460 US Highway 46, South Hackensack, NJ, 07606-0000 |
2013299000
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CEDAR GROVE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | ONE MUNICIPAL PLAZA, CEDAR GROVE, NJ, 07009 |
(201) 239-1447
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Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
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College | 17.2 mi away | 123 Metro Boulevard, Suite 4100, Nutley, NJ, 07110-1912 |
8626605000
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ALWOOD BRANCH
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 44 LYALL RD., CLIFTON, NJ, 07011 |
(201) 471-0555
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WANAQUE RAYMOND DAM, NJ US, located 6.3 miles from Mahwah township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.7° | 19.9° | 28.8° | 3.39" | — |
| February | 40.5° | 20.0° | 30.3° | 2.71" | — |
| March | 47.8° | 29.0° | 38.4° | 3.86" | — |
| April | 59.5° | 39.0° | 49.3° | 4.17" | — |
| May | 71.0° | 49.5° | 60.2° | 3.58" | — |
| June | 79.4° | 58.3° | 68.9° | 5.13" | — |
| July | 84.3° | 64.2° | 74.2° | 4.65" | — |
| August | 82.8° | 62.9° | 72.9° | 4.57" | — |
| September | 76.0° | 55.9° | 66.0° | 3.95" | — |
| October | 64.2° | 43.0° | 53.6° | 4.37" | — |
| November | 52.6° | 34.6° | 43.6° | 3.77" | — |
| December | 42.6° | 26.9° | 34.8° | 4.05" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramapo College of New Jersey CDP | CDP | 0.5 mi | — |
| Ramsey borough | Borough | 2.4 mi | — |
| Suffern village | Village | 3.0 mi | — |
| Hillburn village | Village | 3.2 mi | — |
| Allendale borough | Borough | 4.3 mi | — |
| Upper Saddle River borough | Borough | 4.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400342750. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.