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Edgewater, NJ

Edgewater is a borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States Census, the borough's population was 14,336, an increase of 2,823 (+24.5%) from the 2010 census count of 11,513, which in turn reflected an increase of 3,836 (+50.0%) from the 7,677 counted in the 2000 census. 

The borough's history has featured the founding of the first colony in Bergen County, contribution to the Revolutionary War, a period as a "sleepy, pastoral little town" with resort hotels in the 19th century, industrialization in the early 20th century, and a transition to a rapidly growing residential community in the late 20th century.

Edgewater was incorporated as a municipality on December 7, 1894, from portions of Ridgefield Township as the Borough of Undercliff, based on the results of a referendum that passed two days earlier. The borough was formed during the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County, in which 26 boroughs were formed in the county in 1894 alone. The borough's name was changed to Edgewater on November 8, 1899. The borough was named for its location on the Hudson River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 2.46 square miles (6.36 km2), including 0.97 square miles (2.52 km2) of land and 1.48 square miles (3.84 km2) of water (60.33%).

Moreover, Edgewater is home to several healthcare facilities, including Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center, ensuring that residents have access to quality medical services. There are also health and wellness services and programs. Washington Wellness Center offers a range of wellness services including yoga classes, massage therapy, nutritional counseling, and stress management programs. I Am Fitness is a comprehensive fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, group fitness classes, personal training services, and nutrition guidance. Gibson Fitness Center provides a variety of fitness programs such as cardio workouts, strength training, group exercise classes, and sports conditioning. Innovative Health & Fitness offers holistic wellness programs including acupuncture, chiropractic care, physical therapy, fitness classes, and nutritional coaching. Body & Soul Fitness focuses on holistic wellness with fitness classes, wellness workshops, nutritional guidance, and personalized training programs.

Top sites in Edgewater, NJ are Overpeck County Park, Urban Air, and Ross Dock Picnic Area. 

Population: 15,116 (2025). ZIP code: 07020. Area code: 201. Area: 2.43 sq mi (6.29 km2). Elevation: Sea level.  

FAQs

Is Edgewater, NJ a nice area?

Edgewater is a suburb of New York City with a population of 14,394. Edgewater is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Edgewater offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Edgewater, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

Is it expensive to live in Edgewater, NJ?

Edgewater is ranked 54 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Edgewater is 107.6% of the national average. Get an estimate of the income required to live comfortably in Edgewater.

How much is property tax in Edgewater, NJ?

The approved school referendum amount is $5,855,000, this gets divided into the total 2020 assessed value of all Edgewater properties which is $2,964,012,792. This calculation results in the tax rate of. 197 which gets multiplied by $100 per assessed value of your property value.
 

Sources

Borough of Edgewater

Wikipedia

Flyhomes

Niche

Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center

Washington Wellness Center 

I Am Fitness

Gibson Fitness Center

Innovative Health & Fitness

Body & Soul Fitness

Overpeck County Park

Urban Air

Ross Dock Picnic Area

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