Estimated median house or condo value in 2015: $342,800
Woodland Park:
$342,800
NJ:
$322,600
Mean prices in 2015:All housing units: $368,579; Detached houses: $359,027; Townhouses or other attached units: $406,450; In 2-unit structures: $343,788; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $339,323
Ancestries: Italian (32.2%), Macedonian (4.9%), American (4.1%), Syrian (3.1%), Irish (2.7%), Polish (2.6%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Elevation: 460 feet
For population 25 years and over in Woodland Park:
High school or higher: 88.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 12.3%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.4 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Woodland Park borough:
Never married: 32.5%
Now married: 50.7%
Separated: 2.1%
Widowed: 5.7%
Divorced: 9.0%
3,306 residents are foreign born (9.8% Latin America, 9.4% Europe).
This borough:
26.6%
New Jersey:
21.7%
According to our research of New Jersey and other state lists there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Woodland Park, New Jersey as of July 27, 2017. The ratio of number of residents in Woodland Park to the number of sex offenders is 2,486 to 1. The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2015: $9,553 (2.7%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2015: $9,610 (2.7%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Union, NJ (5.7 miles , pop. 54,405).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Newark, NJ (10.4 miles , pop. 273,546).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Manhattan, NY (21.8 miles , pop. 1,537,195).
Woodland Park-area historical tornado activity is near New Jersey state average. It is 30% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 5/28/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.2 miles away from the Woodland Park borough center causedbetween $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
On 5/28/1973, a category F3 tornado 20.6 miles away from the borough center injured 12 peopleand causedbetween $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Woodland Park-area historical earthquake activity is near New Jersey state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 224.8 miles away from the city center On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 90.9 miles away from Woodland Park center On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW, Depth: 6.8 mi) earthquake occurred 263.9 miles away from the city center On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 89.5 miles away from the city center On 8/26/2003 at 18:24:18, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.5 ML, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 38.7 miles away from Woodland Park center On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 242.1 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Union County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16 Emergencies Declared: 10
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Hurricanes: 7, Storms: 6, Heavy Rains: 4, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Water Shortages: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers in Woodland Park:
WOODLAND PARK DIALYSIS CENTER (1225 MCBRIDE AVE SUITE 100)
Other hospitals and medical centers near Woodland Park:
SUMMIT OAKS HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 2 miles away; SUMMIT, NJ)
GLENSIDE NH (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ)
MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES-NEW PROVIDENCE (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ)
DVA SUMMIT DIALYSIS CTR (Dialysis Facility, about 3 miles away; MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ)
CHILDRENS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL MOUNTAINSIDE (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ)
BERKELEY MEADOWS (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ)
RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ)
Notable locations in Woodland Park: Pulse Medical Transportation (A), West Paterson First Aid Squad (B), West Paterson Fire Department West Park Hose Company 1 (C), West Paterson Fire Department Rifle Camp Fire Company 3 (D), West Paterson Fire Department Passaic Valley Hose Company 2 (E), West Paterson Youth Center (F), West Paterson Engine Company Number 1 (G), West Paterson Community Building (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Butchers Pond (A), Barbour Pond (B), Highland Lake (C), Great Notch Reservoir (D), New Street Reservoir (E). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Woodland Park include: Garrett Mountain Reservation (1), Frank D Zaccaria Memorial Park (2), Memorial Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map
Union County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends (lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 101. This is worse than average.
City:
101
U.S.:
75
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.345. This is about average.Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.345
U.S.:
0.293
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 12.9. This is significantly worse than average.Closest monitor was 7.7 miles away from the city center.
City:
12.9
U.S.:
6.4
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 0.692. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 7.7 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.692
U.S.:
1.912
Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 25.6. This is better than average.Closest monitor was 7.7 miles away from the city center.
City:
25.6
U.S.:
32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2004 was 14.8. This is better than average.Closest monitor was 12.2 miles away from the city center.
City:
14.8
U.S.:
20.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 9.29. This is about average.Closest monitor was 8.7 miles away from the city center.
City:
9.29
U.S.:
9.35
Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2008 was 0.0125. This is about average.Closest monitor was 9.3 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.0125
U.S.:
0.0138
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 5.8%
(4.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 5.8% for Black residents, 9.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 11.5% for other race residents)
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
Gay men: 0.3% of all households
People in group quarters in Woodland Park in 2010:
80 people in college/university student housing
7 people in other noninstitutional facilities
5 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)
Banks with branches in Woodland Park (2011 data):
Capital One, National Association: Woodland Park Branch at 287 Browertown Road & Route 46, branch established on 1985/04/15. Info updated 2011/07/01: Bank assets: $133,477.8 mil, Deposits: $97,063.7 mil, headquarters in Mclean, VA, positive income, 984 total offices, Holding Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
Clifton Savings Bank: Woodland Park Branch at 1530 Route 46, branch established on 2010/10/18. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $1,106.0 mil, Deposits: $848.2 mil, headquarters in Clifton, NJ, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 12 total offices
Religion statistics for Woodland Park borough (based on Union County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Catholic
247,240
44
Mainline Protestant
35,313
109
Evangelical Protestant
30,123
129
Other
28,707
52
Black Protestant
7,858
38
Orthodox
5,717
10
None
181,541
-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 155
Union County:
2.97 / 10,000 pop.
New Jersey:
2.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:
0.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:
0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 94
Union County:
1.80 / 10,000 pop.
New Jersey:
1.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 39
Union County:
0.75 / 10,000 pop.
State:
0.81 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 385
Here:
7.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:
7.15 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:
8.3%
New Jersey:
8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Union County:
21.1%
New Jersey:
23.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:
21.4%
State:
18.0%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2012)
Function
Full-time employees
Monthly full-time payroll
Average yearly full-time wage
Part-time employees
Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration
5
$12,340
$29,616
2
$3,568
Other Government Administration
12
$27,607
$27,607
1
$160
Judicial and Legal
7
$11,417
$19,572
2
$565
Police Protection - Officers
23
$194,398
$101,425
0
$0
Police - Other
4
$11,144
$33,432
23
$19,109
Firefighters
2
$3,037
$18,222
2
$1,067
Streets and Highways
10
$63,144
$75,773
0
$0
Health
2
$2,048
$12,288
0
$0
Solid Waste Management
0
$0
4
$3,595
Sewerage
2
$13,756
$82,536
0
$0
Parks and Recreation
1
$384
$4,608
2
$3,022
Housing and Community Development(Local)
0
$0
1
$664
Water Supply
2
$12,504
$75,024
0
$0
Transit
0
$0
1
$1,866
Local Libraries
4
$13,502
$40,506
8
$5,586
Totals for Government
74
$365,281
$59,235
46
$39,202
5.32% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($60,482 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
5.32%
New Jersey average:
5.08%
0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($751 average AGI)
Union County:
0.05%
New Jersey average:
0.06%
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
#13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Syria (population 500+)"
#14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Italy (population 500+)"
#28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the smallest city-data.com crime index per police officer (population 5,000+)"
#36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Southern Europe (population 500+)"
#47 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: Administrative and support and waste management services (population 5,000+)"
#48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest city-data.com crime index (population 5,000+)"
#59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Peru (population 500+)"
#62 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Turkey (population 500+)"
#63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Bangladesh (population 500+)"
#74 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Western Asia (population 500+)"
#77 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Greece (population 500+)"
#84 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Barbados (population 500+)"
#90 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Lebanon (population 500+)"
#15 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
#17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
#47 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox adherents"
#53 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic adherents"
#58 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
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