West Caldwell township, New Jersey
West Caldwell township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Caldwell township is a geographic entity located in Essex County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 11,205. The land area covers 5.10 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 11,205 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,081 | ±195 | 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 | 4,121 | ±200 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,081 | ±195 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 40 | ±58 |
| Median Home Value | $659,100 | ±$26,272 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,877 | ±$278 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $158,467 | ±$5,065 |
| Per Capita Income | $72,856 | ±$6,215 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% | ±1.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 395 | ±141 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,851 | ±418 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.6% | ±3.3% |
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: 11,157 (2024)
ID: 139282
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
30 CLINTON RD, 2, WEST CALDWELL NJ 07006-6774
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GUS Population: 881,527 (2024)
ID: 109037
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEP CTY ADMINISTRATOR
465 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, RM 558, NEWARK NJ 07102-1780
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School West Caldwell | 09-12 | West Caldwell, NJ | |
| Regular School West Caldwell | PK | West Caldwell, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BUTLER, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | NEWARK, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ROSELLE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WYCKOFF, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | GARFIELD, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | ELIZABETH, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Passaic, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | HILLSIDE, 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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New Community Career & Technical Institute
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College Vocational | 9.1 mi away | 274 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07103-2419 |
9736395604
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MAPLEWOOD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 51 BAKER STREET, MAPLEWOOD, NJ, 07040 |
(201) 762-1622
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
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College | 9.5 mi away | University Heights, Newark, NJ, 07102 |
9735963000
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MILLBURN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 200 GLEN AVENUE, MILLBURN, NJ, 07041 |
(201) 376-1006
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Essex County College
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College | 9.7 mi away | 303 University Ave, Newark, NJ, 07102 |
9738773000
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CHATHAM JOINT FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 214 MAIN STREET, CHATHAM, NJ, 07928 |
(201) 635-0603
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Rutgers University-Newark
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College | 9.7 mi away | 249 University Avenue, Blumenthal Hall, Newark, NJ, 07102 |
9733531766
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HILTON BRANCH
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 1688 SPRINGFIELD AVE., MAPLEWOOD, NJ, 07040 |
(201) 762-1688
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Union
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College Vocational | 9.8 mi away | 2299 Vauxhall Rd, Union, NJ, 07083 |
908964780040500
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IRVINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | CIVIC SQUARE, IRVINGTON, NJ, 07111 |
(201) 372-6400
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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 ESSEX FELLS SERVICE BLDG, NJ US, located 1.2 miles from West Caldwell township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.3° | 21.4° | 29.9° | 3.64" | — |
| February | 41.0° | 22.5° | 31.7° | 2.93" | — |
| March | 49.4° | 29.8° | 39.6° | 4.16" | — |
| April | 62.8° | 39.6° | 51.2° | 4.08" | — |
| May | 72.2° | 49.0° | 60.6° | 4.04" | — |
| June | 80.5° | 58.8° | 69.7° | 4.60" | — |
| July | 85.6° | 64.2° | 74.9° | 4.80" | — |
| August | 84.2° | 62.5° | 73.3° | 4.47" | — |
| September | 77.5° | 54.3° | 65.9° | 4.53" | — |
| October | 65.0° | 42.9° | 54.0° | 4.31" | — |
| November | 53.2° | 34.2° | 43.7° | 3.64" | — |
| December | 43.3° | 27.3° | 35.3° | 3.41" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell borough | Borough | 1.1 mi | — |
| Essex Fells borough | Borough | 1.6 mi | — |
| Roseland borough | Borough | 2.0 mi | — |
| North Caldwell borough | Borough | 2.2 mi | — |
| Pine Brook CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Pleasantdale CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3401378510. • 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.