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Little Falls, NJ

Little Falls is a township in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The township was named for a waterfall on the Passaic River at a dam near Beattie Mill. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 13,360, a decrease of 1,072 (−7.4%) from the 2010 census count of 14,432, which in turn reflected an increase of 3,577 (+33.0%) from the 10,855 counted in the 2000 census.

Little Falls traces its first European settlement to 1711 when seven Bergen Dutch settlers banded together to begin farming. The Speer Homestead dates from c. 1785 (and may have originally been built in 1680).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 2.87 square miles (7.43 km2), including 2.80 square miles (7.24 km2) of land and 0.07 square miles (0.19 km2) of water (2.54%).

Singac (with a 2010 Census population of 3,618) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Little Falls Township.

Moreover, healthcare services in Little Falls are top-notch, with facilities like the Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center providing comprehensive medical care to residents. There are also health and wellness programs and centers around. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa offers a range of massage therapies, facials, and other spa treatments for relaxation and rejuvenation. Monroe Wellness Center provides services such as massages, body treatments, facials, and wellness packages aimed at promoting overall well-being. Massage Envy offers customized massages, facials, and advanced skin care treatments to help clients relax and unwind. The Spa at Forsgate Country Club is a full-service spa offering massages, facials, body treatments, and salon services in a luxurious setting. Serenity Day Spa provides a variety of spa services including massages, body treatments, facials, and waxing in a tranquil environment.

Top sites in Little Falls, NJ: Yogi Berra Museum, Presby Iris Gardens, Montclair University Gallery. 

Population: Approximately 14,500 (2021). Area: 2.90 sq mi (7.43 km2). Elevation: 220 feet (67 meters). ZIP Code: 07424. Area Code: 973. 

FAQs

What is the history of Little Falls, NJ?

The Morris Canal, once an important artery of trade and transportation until 1925 between the Delaware and Hudson rivers, wound its way through the township, and vestiges of it remain, some parts of which are a greenway. Little Falls was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 2, 1868, from portions of Acquackanonk Township. On March 25, 1914, portions of the township were taken to form the borough of West Paterson (now Woodland Park).

What is Little Falls, NJ is known for?

A delicatessen on Main Street in Little Falls was featured in the episode "House Arrest" from the second season of the television series The Sopranos. The township was well known for the Colonial Inn, a hotel and lounge where comedian Jackie Gleason performed stand-up in the 1930s. The township is also mentioned in the Jonas Brothers documentary Chasing Happiness (2019). The family moved there in 2005 and the brothers wrote many of the songs included on their first album in their Little Falls home.

Is it affordable to live in Little Falls, NJ?

A typical home costs $503,700, which is 49.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.6% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Little Falls costs $1,880 per month, which is 31.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 9.0% more than the state average of $1,710. To live comfortably in Little Falls, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $96,480 for a family, and $64,800 for a single person is recommended.

Sources

Township of Little Falls

Wikipedia

Bestplaces

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Monroe Wellness Center

Massage Envy 

The Spa at Forsgate Country Club 

Serenity Day Spa

Yogi Berra Museum

Presby Iris Gardens

Montclair University Gallery

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