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City of Hackensack: Population: 42,677

Government: City Hall: 65 Central Ave Hackensack NJ 07601 201-646-3941

Schools: PK-12: Hackensack School District. 6 private schools are located in Hackensack.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Hackensack.

Public Library: Johnson Public Library 274 Main St Hackensack NJ 07601 201-343-4169

 

Parks and Recreation: Hackensack Recreation Dept 116 Holt St & 65 Central Ave Hackensack NJ 07601 201-646-8042

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 32/68 Median Rent: $848

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $187,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,785

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Township of Teaneck: Population: 39,260

Government: Township Hall: 818 Teaneck Rd Teaneck NJ 07666 201-837-4811

Schools: PK-12: Teaneck School District. 5 private schools are located in Teaneck.

Child Care: 13 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Teaneck.

Public Library: Teaneck Public Library 840 Teaneck Rd Teaneck NJ 07666 201-837-4171

 

Parks and Recreation: Teaneck Recreation: Richard Rodda Community Center 250 Colonial Court Teaneck NJ 07666 201-837-7130

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 78/22 Median Rent: $873

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $208,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,941

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Borough of Fort Lee: Population: 35,461

Government: Borough Hall: 309 Main St Fort Lee NJ 07024 201-592-3546 Community Web Site: Fort Lee

Schools: PK-12: Fort Lee School District. 2 private schools are located in Fort Lee.

Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Fort Lee.

Public Library: Fort Lee Free Public Library 320 Main St Fort Lee NJ 07024 201-592-3615

 

Parks and Recreation: Fort Lee Department of Parks & Recreation 1501 8th St 201-592-3750

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 56/44 Median Rent: $

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $287,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,203

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Borough of Fair Lawn: Population: 31,367

Government: Borough Hall: 8-01 Fairlawn Ave Box 376 Fair Lawn NJ 07410 201-796-1700

Schools: PK-12: Fair Lawn School District. 3 private schools are located in Fair Lawn.

Child Care: 9 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Fair Lawn.

Public Library: Maurice M. Pine Library 10-01 Fair Lawn Ave Fair Lawn NJ 07410 201-796-3400

 

Parks and Recreation: Fair Lawn Recreation Dept Borough Hall, Room 206 (until Community Center is complete) 201-796-6746

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 80/20 Median Rent: $923

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $218,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,772

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City of Garfield: Population: 29,786

Government: City Hall: 111 Outwater Lane Garfield NJ 07026 973-340-2001 (Clerk's office)

Schools: PK-12: Garfield School District. 5 private schools are located in Garfield.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Garfield.

Public Library: Garfield Public Library 500 Midland Ave Rd Garfield NJ 07026 973-478-3800

 

Parks and Recreation: Garfield Recreation Dept 111 Outwater Lane Garfield NJ 07026 973-546-1700

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 40/60 Median Rent: $777

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $161,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,484

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Borough of Bergenfield: Population: 26,247

Government: Borough Hall: 198 N Washington Ave Bergenfield NJ 07621 201-387-4055

Schools: PK-12: Bergenfield School District. 2 private schools are located in Bergenfield.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Bergenfield.

Public Library: Bergenfield Public Library 50 W Clinton Ave Bergenfield NJ 07621201-387-4040

 

Parks and Recreation: Bergenfield Recreation Committee 198 N Washington Ave Bergenfield NJ 07621 201-387-4055

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 71/29 Median Rent: $855

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $184,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,772

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City of Englewood: Population: 26,203

Government: City Hall: 2-10 N Van Brunt St Englewood NJ 07631 201-871-6612 (City Clerk)

Schools: PK-12: Englewood City School District. 7 private schools are located in Englewood.

Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Englewood.

Public Library: Englewood Public Library 31 Engle St Englewood NJ 07631 201-568-2215

 

Parks and Recreation: Englewood Dept of Parks & Recreation: The Gatehouse 130 W Englewood Ave Englewood NJ 07631 201-568-3472

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 59/41 Median Rent: $825

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $212,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,956

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Borough of Paramus: Population: 25,737

Government: Borough Hall: 1 Jockish Square Paramus NJ 07652 201-265-2100

Schools: PK-12: Paramus School District. 7 private schools are located in Paramus.

Child Care: 7 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Paramus.

Public Library: Paramus Public Library E 116 Century Rd Paramus NJ 07652 201-599-1302

 

Parks and Recreation: Paramus Recreation Commission 1 Jockish Square Paramus NJ 07652 201-265-9321

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 91/9 Median Rent: $1,483

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $284,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,905

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Village of Ridgewood: Population: 24,936

Government: Village Hall: 131 N Maple Ave Ridgewood NJ 07451 201-670-5500

Schools: PK-12: Ridgewood School District. 1 private school is located in Ridgewood.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Ridgewood.

Public Library: Ridgewood Public Library 125 N Maple Ave Ridgewood NJ 07450 201-670-5600

 

Parks and Recreation: Ridgewood Parks & Recreation Dept 259 N Maple Ave Ridgewood NJ 07450 201-670-5560

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 80/20 Median Rent: $1,220

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $387,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,580

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Township of Mahwah: Population: 24,062

Government: Township Hall: 475 Corporate Dr Mahwah NJ 07430 201-529-5757

Schools: PK-12: Mahwah Township School District. 1 private school is located in Mahwah.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Mahwah.

Public Library: Mahwah Public Library 100 Ridge Rd Mahwah NJ 07430 201-529-7323

 

Parks and Recreation: Mahwah Recreation 475 Corporate Dr Mahwah NJ 07430 201-529-5757, Ext. 254

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 84/16 Median Rent: $1,160

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $334,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,056

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Borough of Lodi: Population: 23,971

Government: Borough Hall: 1 Memorial Dr Lodi NJ 07644 973-859-7400

Schools: PK-12: Lodi School District. 4 private schools are located in Lodi.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Lodi.

Public Library: Lodi Memorial Library 1 Memorial Dr Lodi NJ 07644 973-365-4044

 

Parks and Recreation: Recreation Dept 1 Memorial Dr Lodi NJ 07644 973-859-7425

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 42/58 Median Rent: $811

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $172,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,643

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Borough of Cliffside Park: Population: 23,007

Government: Borough Hall: 525 Palisade Ave Cliffside Park NJ 07010 201-945-3456

Schools: PK-12: Cliffside Park School District. 1 private school is located in Cliffside Park.

Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Cliffside Park.

Public Library: Cliffside Park Public Library 505 Palisades Ave Cliffside Park NJ 07010 201-945-2867

 

Parks and Recreation: Cliffside Park Recreation Dept Oakdene Ave Cliffside Park NJ 07010 201-945-2578

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 47/53 Median Rent: $864

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $227,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,765

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Township of Lyndhurst: Population: 19,383

Government: Township Hall: 36 Valley Brook Ave Lyndhurst NJ 07071 201-804-2441

Schools: PK-12: Lyndhurst Township School District. 1 private school is located in Lyndhurst.

Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Lyndhurst.

Public Library: Lyndhurst Public Library 355 Valley Brook Ave Lyndhurst NJ 07071 201-804-2478

 

Parks and Recreation: Lyndhurst Recreation Dept 250 Cleveland Ave Lyndhurst NJ 07071 201-804-2484

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 60/40 Median Rent: $805

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $182,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,526

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Borough of Elmwood Park: Population: 18,925

Government: Borough Hall: 182 Market St Elmwood Park NJ 07407 201-796-1833

Schools: PK-12: Elmwood Park School District. 1 private school is located in Elmwood Park.

Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Elmwood Park.

Public Library: Elmwood Park Public Library 210 Lee St Elmwood Park NJ 07407 201-796-8888

 

Parks and Recreation: Elmwood Park Recreation Dept 182 Market St Elmwood Park NJ 07407 201-796-2640

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 61/39 Median Rent: $897

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $184,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,571

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Borough of Rutherford: Population: 18,110

Government: Borough Hall: 176 Park Ave Rutherford NJ 07070 201-460-3001 (Clerk's office)

Schools: PK-12: Rutherford School District. 3 private schools are located in Rutherford.

Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Rutherford.

Public Library: Rutherford Public Library 150 Park Ave Rutherford NJ 07070 201-939-8600

 

Parks and Recreation: Rutherford Recreation Dept 176 Park Ave Rutherford NJ 07070 201-460-3015

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34 Median Rent: $832

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $218,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,848

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Borough of Dumont: Population: 17,503

Government: Borough Hall: 50 Washington Ave Dumont NJ 07628 201-387-5022

Schools: PK-12: Dumont School District. 1 private school is located in Dumont.

Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Dumont.

Public Library: Dixon Homestead Library 180 Washington Ave Dumont NJ 07628 201-384-2030

 

Parks and Recreation: Dumont Recreation Commission 50 Washington Ave Dumont NJ 07628 201-384-1453

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 74/26 Median Rent: $882

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $195,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,678

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Borough of Palisades Park: Population: 17,073

Government: Borough Hall: 275 Broad Ave Palisades Park NJ 07650 201-585-4114

Schools: PK-12: Palisades Park School District. 1 private school is located in Palisades Park.

Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Palisades Park.

Public Library: Palisades Park Public Library 257 2nd St Palisades Park NJ 07650 201-585-4150

 

Parks and Recreation: Palisades Park has no municipally organized recreation program.

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 37/63 Median Rent: $903

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $231,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,848

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Township of Wyckoff: Population: 16,508

Government: Township Hall: 340 Franklin Ave Scott Plaza Wyckoff NJ 07481 201-891-7000

Schools: PK-8: Wyckoff Township School District. 9-12: Ramapo-Indian Hills Regional High School District. 2 private schools are located in Wyckoff.

Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Wyckoff.

Public Library: Wyckoff Public Library 200 Woodland Ave Wyckoff NJ 07481 201-891-4866

 

Parks and Recreation: Wyckoff Recreation Dept Woodland Ave Wyckoff NJ 07481 201-891-3350

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 93/7 Median Rent: $1,114

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $417,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,448

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Borough of New Milford: Population: 16,400

Government: Borough Hall: 930 River Rd New Milford NJ 07646 201-967-5044 

Schools: PK-12: New Milford School District. 4 private schools are located in New Milford.

Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in New Milford.

Public Library: New Milford Public Library 200 Dahlia Ave New Milford NJ 07646 201-262-1221

 

Parks and Recreation: New Milford Recreation Dept Trotta Dr New Milford NJ 07646 201-967-7069

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 63/37 Median Rent: $763

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $233,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,848

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Borough of North Arlington: Population: 15,181

Government: Borough Hall: 214 Ridge Rd North Arlington NJ 07031 201-991-6060

Schools: PK-12: North Arlington School District. 2 private schools are located in North Arlington.

Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in North Arlington.

Public Library: North Arlington Public Library 210 Ridge Rd North Arlington NJ 07031 201-955-5640

 

Parks and Recreation: Recreation Dept

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 54/46 Median Rent: $763

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $183,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,536

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Borough of Ramsey: Population: 14,351

Government: Borough Hall: 33 North Central Ave Ramsey NJ 07446 201-825-3400

Schools: PK-12: Ramsey School District. 2 private schools are located in Ramsey.

Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Ramsey.

Public Library: Ramsey Public Library 30 Wyckoff Ave Ramsey NJ 07446 201-327-1445

 

Parks and Recreation: Ramsey Recreation 33 North Central Ave Ramsey NJ 07446 201-825-8299

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 84/16 Median Rent: $1,120

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $329,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,152

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