A peaceful community with minimal traffic in Passick County
Though it’s surrounded by denser towns, North Haledon has maintained a peaceful, remote vibe. “It’s a small town with a tight-knit community,” says Joseph Simone, a real estate agent with Howard Hanna Rand Realty who grew up in North Haledon. “I think there are three lights and two main roads in the entire area.” The borough of about 9,000 people sits near several nature preserves, which shelter the community from heavy traffic. A small main road offers restaurants and shopping, but more options are in the surrounding towns of Wayne and Wyckoff. Most people leave town for work, heading about 25 miles to New York City, but they return to a quiet, stable community in Passick County.
North Haledon is a city that packs a lot of history and charm.
Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve is beloved spot for fishing, kayaking and relaxing at North Haledon.
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Nature preserves and public sports fields near North Haledon
At the center of North Haledon is a recreational park with baseball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts, a playground and short walking trails. The park is also the site of events, like the annual food truck festival, when the community supports local food trucks while enjoying musical performances. The North Haledon Free Public Library is next to the park. Here, residents meet up for game and movie nights, book clubs and educational programs. “North Haledon backs up to High Mountain Park, which is a nature preserve that separates it from Wayne,” Simone says. Located just west of North Haledon, the 1200-acre preserve has wooded hiking and biking trails that offer views of waterfalls, meadows and ponds. Just to the north, there’s the G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve, which is a popular spot to go fishing and kayaking. North Haledon experiences all four seasons, including warm summers where temperatures get as hot as 85°F and colder winters where temperatures can drop to 23°F.
The North Haledon Library is a great place for studying, reading and relaxing in North Haledon.
The Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve is a great place to bring the whole family in North Haledon.
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Townhouses, ranch-style homes and farmhouses on quiet streets
Quiet, shaded residential streets carve through most of North Haledon. Housing options range from early 20th-century cottages to midcentury bi-levels and ranch-style homes. Newer properties, like contemporary townhouses and New Traditional farmhouses, were added within the last 25 years. The median sales price in North Haledon is about $660,000, well above the national median.
Single-family homes in North Haledon typically have large driveways attached.
Large new traditional homes are a common sight in North Haledon.
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Local restaurants along High Mountain Road, but shopping centers are a few miles away
High Mountain Road is the small town’s Main Street, where residents find restaurants and community resources like the fire station. Among the chain restaurants are locally owned spots, which range from casual pizzerias and Italian restaurants to laidback Japanese and Mediterranean places. There is a supermarket in town and additional grocery store options are in the neighboring towns of Haledon and Wyckoff. “You have to drive 20 to 30 minutes for a mall or bigger shopping trip,” Simone says. He adds that the closest one is in Wayne; the Willowbrook Mall is about 9 miles from North Haledon and has a mix of boutiques and department stores. Residents are an 8-mile drive away from Paramus, which has two hospitals. The Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and Valley Hospital offer various medical services, including emergency care.
Nam's Sushi is just one of the dining options available in North Haledon.
Errands are a breeze for North Haledon residents with easy access to several shopping centers in the area.
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Private and public school options in town
From prekindergarten through eighth grade, kids are zoned to the North Haledon School District, which earns an overall B rating from Niche. High school students attend Manchester Regional High School, which is part of the Passaic County Manchester Regional School District and scores a C-plus rating. The town also has two private religious high schools: the all-girls Mary Help of Christian Academy and the co-ed Eastern Christian High School. For post-secondary education, William Paterson University is a public college with about 6,500 undergraduate students just west of town. Residents can attend some of the university's visual and performing arts productions or wander around the free art galleries.
High Mountain Middle School is a highly esteemed high school in the North Haledon area.
Manchester Regional High School is another highly rated high school in North Haledon.
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State routes and nearby trains take commuters to NYC
Locals depend on personal vehicles to run errands or commute to work. No major throughways cut through town, but state routes are only a couple of miles east and south of the area. People headed to New York City start on State Route 208 to travel the 26 miles southeast to Midtown Manhattan, while those headed to Newark travel 25 miles south on State Route 21. Commuters often opt for the train, as stations operated by NJ Transit are about 4 miles from town. From the Hawthorne station, passengers can board the Main Line to Hoboken. The closest major airport is Newark Liberty International Airport, which is 26 miles south of the community.
Lower-than-average crime rates
According to FBI statistics, violent and property crime rates in North Haledon are both significantly below national averages.
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