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Allendale, New Jersey Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Allendale, New Jersey is 6,945, with 49.1% male and 50.9% female. Allendale has experienced steady growth due to its location within the New York City metropolitan area and its reputation as an affluent suburban community.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1894
  • County: Bergen
  • Land area: 3.1 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 2,240 people per square mile
  • Area code: 201
  • Zip code: 07401

Geography and Location

Allendale, New Jersey is located in Bergen County, in northern New Jersey, about 25 miles northwest of New York City. The borough is part of the New York City metropolitan area and is known for its tree-lined streets, spacious homes, and strong public schools. Allendale is primarily a residential community, offering a quiet, suburban lifestyle with easy access to the city via major highways and public transportation. The town’s proximity to nature reserves, such as the Celery Farm, provides opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.5 years
Median household income: $105,704
Median house value: $421,800

Population by Race

Races in Allendale:

  • White Non-Hispanic (90.3%)
  • Korean (2.6%)
  • Hispanic (2.5%)
  • Chinese (1.6%)
  • Japanese (0.9%)
  • Asian Indian (0.6%)
  • Two or more races (0.5%)

Ancestries: Irish (23.9%), Italian (23.5%), German (17.8%), English (11.2%), Polish (6.5%), Russian (4.2%).

Elevation: 375 feet

Land area: 3.1 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Allendale

  • High school or higher: 94.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 62.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 22.6%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 32.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Allendale borough

  • Never married: 18.0%
  • Now married: 67.7%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 9.3%
  • Divorced: 4.5%

11.4% Foreign born (4.6% Asia, 4.0% Europe, 1.3% North America).

Population change in the 1990s: +801 (+13.6%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Allendale:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Allendale:

  • TETERBORO (about 14 miles; TETERBORO, NJ; Abbreviation: TEB)
  • NEWARK LIBERTY INTL (about 25 miles; NEWARK, NJ; Abbreviation: EWR)
  • PORT AUTH-DWNTN-MANHATTAN/WALL ST (about 25 miles; NEW YORK, NY; Abbreviation: JRB)

Other public-use airports nearest to Allendale:

Amtrak station near Allendale:

  • 18 miles: YONKERS (FOOT OF DOCK ST. & WELLS AVE.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allendale:

  • RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY (about 4 miles; MAHWAH, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 4,076)
  • ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 7 miles; SUFFERN, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,409)
  • BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 8 miles; PARAMUS, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 7,733)
  • PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 9 miles; PATERSON, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 2,452)
  • WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY (about 11 miles; WAYNE, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 8,017)
  • FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY-ALL CAMPUSES (about 13 miles; TEANECK, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 6,482)
  • MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY (about 14 miles; UPPER MONTCLAIR, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 10,226)

Schools

Public high school in Allendale:

  • NORTHERN HIGHLANDS REG H (Students: 1,230; Location: HILLSIDE AVE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Allendale:

  • BROOKSIDE (Students: 686; Location: BROOKSIDE AVE; Grades: 04 – 08)
  • HILLSIDE (Students: 434; Location: HILLSIDE AVE; Grades: KG – 03)

Libraries

Library in Allendale:

  • LEE MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $405,956; Location: 500 W. CRESCENT AVENUE; 48,000 books; 2,495 audio materials; 2,950 video materials; 100 serial subscriptions)

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