Westwood borough, New Jersey
Westwood borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Westwood borough is a geographic entity located in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 11,365. The land area covers 2.26 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 11,365 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs | ±2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,049 | ±249 | 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 | 4,192 | ±268 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,049 | ±249 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 143 | ±144 |
| Median Home Value | $606,400 | ±$27,715 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,458 | ±$218 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $165,781 | ±$25,680 |
| Per Capita Income | $65,689 | ±$6,476 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 799 | ±536 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,809 | ±442 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.8% | ±0.4% |
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: 11,434 (2024)
ID: 208759
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOROUGH CLERK
101 WASHINGTON AVE, WESTWOOD NJ 07675-2001
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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 | 09-12 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BRONX, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH PASCACK VALLEY MEDICAL
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Hospital | City address association | 250 OLD HOOK ROAD, WESTWOOD, NJ, 07675 |
(201) 880-2700
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Ace Institute of Technology
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College | 16.4 mi away | 312 West 36 Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10018 |
2126959700
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STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN BUILDING
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Library | 16.5 mi away | FIFTH AVENUE AND 42ND STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10018 |
(212) 930-0830
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LIM College
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College | 16.4 mi away | 545 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10017-0000 |
2127521530
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GRAND CENTRAL LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 135 EAST 46TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10017 |
(212) 621-0670
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SUNY College of Optometry
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College | 16.4 mi away | 33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036-8003 |
2129384000
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STAVROS NIARCHOS FOUNDATION LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 455 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY, 10016 |
(212) 340-0863
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HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership
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College | 16.4 mi away | 4 West 43rd Street, New York, NY, 10036 |
2125636647115
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THOMAS YOSELOFF BUSINESS CENTER
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 455 FIFTH AVENUE, 5TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY, 10016 |
(212) 592-7000
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Berkeley College-New York
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College | 16.5 mi away | 3 East 43 Street, New York, NY, 10017 |
2129864343
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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 TETERBORO AP, NJ US, located 9.7 miles from Westwood borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.9° | 25.7° | 32.8° | 3.28" | — |
| February | 42.8° | 27.0° | 34.9° | 2.82" | — |
| March | 50.6° | 34.0° | 42.3° | 4.09" | — |
| April | 62.5° | 43.7° | 53.1° | 3.97" | — |
| May | 73.1° | 53.3° | 63.2° | 3.94" | — |
| June | 82.0° | 63.1° | 72.5° | 4.25" | — |
| July | 87.0° | 68.9° | 78.0° | 4.45" | — |
| August | 85.1° | 67.3° | 76.2° | 4.25" | — |
| September | 78.4° | 59.9° | 69.2° | 4.11" | — |
| October | 66.8° | 47.9° | 57.4° | 3.73" | — |
| November | 55.5° | 38.3° | 46.9° | 3.30" | — |
| December | 44.9° | 30.8° | 37.9° | 4.10" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Emerson borough | Borough | 1.1 mi | — |
| Hillsdale borough | Borough | 1.4 mi | — |
| Oradell borough | Borough | 2.2 mi | — |
| Haworth borough | Borough | 2.5 mi | — |
| Harrington Park borough | Borough | 2.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400380270. • 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.