New Jersey Real Estate & Relocation Guide

West Paterson, New Jersey

Population: 10,982

Located in Passaic County

West Paterson is a suburban town of mountain and river edge neighborhoods. The Borough is located in the northeastern part of the state about 20 miles west of New York City. It is one of sixteen municipalities in Passaic County. The Borough is located in the northeastern section of New Jersey and the lower end of the county, about 20 miles west of New York City.

West Paterson doesn't really lie west of its namesake, the City of Paterson. Actually it is situated to the southwest of Paterson, New Jersey's third most populous city. To the east is the City of Clifton. To the south and west are the Township of Little Falls and Totowa Borough, respectively.

Though West Paterson is a highly developed municipality, with a mixture of residential, retail, office, and industrial properties, a significant portion of the Borough remains open space due to municipal parkland, two County parks, and a two reservoirs.

The name of the Borough, of course, comes from its location near the City of Paterson, which was named for William Paterson, who had an illustrious record of service for the state and nation

West Paterson, is now a town of 11,300 people, and has become a center of industry and tremendous growth in the past couple of decades. In fact, there has been so much new development, builders are now beginning to look to the quarries for new building sites.

However, even with the challenges the Borough has undergone in recent years, West Paterson has proven that it can hold its ground, and grow despite the challenges. Businesses continue to look to West Paterson to create revenue, and also to create their headquarters.

Passaic County is renowned for its good schools, and West Paterson is no exception. Because West Paterson is a fairly small town, the district educates approximately 906 students from grades Kindergarten to grade 8. High school students attend Passaic Valley Regional High School. With a wide choice of tertiary colleges and universities, the city's children are taken care all the way through graduate school.

Imagine living a stone's throw from one of the world's great cities yet only an hour's drive from mountains, forests and beautiful beaches. That's what West Paterson has to offer. It is ideally situated to offer the best of all worlds. Enjoy the unsurpassed cultural and employment opportunities of nearby New York City and the breathtaking natural wonders and recreational opportunities of the great outdoors.

West Paterson is ideally located, far enough away that you can escape the hustle and bustle of a large city and be surrounded by the peace and quiet of the country. West Paterson is a growing, thriving community of professional people who would love nothing more than to welcome you to their town.