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North Arlington, NJ

North Arlington is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States Census, the borough's population was 16,457, an increase of 1,065 (+6.9%) from the 2010 census count of 15,392, which in turn reflected an increase of 211 (+1.4%) from the 15,181 counted in the 2000 census.

As the site of Holy Cross Cemetery, which has interred almost 290,000 individuals since its establishment in 1915, and with another Jewish cemetery including several thousand more burials, North Arlington has almost 20 times more dead people than living, with more burials than the living population of Newark, the state's largest city. Holy Cross has an average of 2,600 interments each year, of which about 65% are burials, with the remainder split between entombment in mausoleums or crypts and burial of cremated remains. Expansion of the mausoleum will bring its capacity to nearly 36,000 interments, with the cemetery's total capacity of about 750,000 expected to last past the year 2090. The cemetery covers 208 acres (84 ha) and was assessed at $185 million, though its non-profit status means that the municipality generates no tax revenue from a property that covers almost an eighth of the borough's land area.

North Arlington was ranked eighth by Money magazine on its list of "Best Places to Live 2017", which cited the borough's healthy economy, affordable homes, and high quality of life.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 2.53 square miles (6.55 km2), including 2.48 square miles (6.43 km2) of land and 0.05 square miles (0.12 km2) of water (1.78%).

Additionally, North Arlington offers access to healthcare services through institutions like Clara Maass Medical Center, ensuring residents have access to quality medical care close to home. There are also health and wellness facilities available. SportsCare offers physical therapy services for various conditions and injuries. Massage Envy is a spa chain offering massage therapy services for relaxation and therapeutic benefits. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa provides a range of massage therapies and facial treatments for relaxation and wellness. Family Chiropractic Center offers chiropractic care, including adjustments and therapy for musculoskeletal issues. Known for its therapeutic massages, Angel's Touch Spa also offers facials, body wraps, and waxing services.

Top sites in North Arlington, NJ are Inline Skating, Jersey Axe House, and Richard W. DeKorte Park. 

Population: 16,370 (2023). Elevation: 26 feet (8 meters). Area: 2.61 square miles (6.76 km²). ZIP code: 07031. Area code: 201. 

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What is the history of North Arlington, NJ?

In 1755, the first steam engine in North America was assembled in North Arlington. The Newcomen steam engine was imported from England by John Schuyler to pump water out of his copper mine. He hired engineer Josiah Hornblower to assemble the machinery. North Arlington was formed by a referendum passed on March 9, 1896, and incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 11, 1896, from an area taken from Union Township. It was called North Arlington because it was north of the Arlington section of Kearny, which had been named from the Arlington Station on the Erie Railroad.

What are the demographics of North Arlington, NJ?

The 2010 United States census counted 15,392 people, 6,295 households, and 4,117 families in the borough. The population density was 6,010.3 per square mile (2,320.6/km2). There were 6,573 housing units at an average density of 2,566.6 per square mile (991.0/km2). The racial makeup was 82.59% (12,712) White, 1.43% (220) Black or African American, 0.23% (36) Native American, 7.87% (1,211) Asian, 0.01% (2) Pacific Islander, 6.03% (928) from other races, and 1.84% (283) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.86% (3,211) of the population.

Is it safe in North Arlington, NJ?

North Arlington has an overall crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in North Arlington is 1 in 118. How does North Arlington fare compared to other communities in New Jersey of all population sizes? North Arlington's crime rate is lower than approximately 57% of New Jersey communities.

Sources

Borough of North Arlington

Wikipedia

neighborhoodscout

Clara Maass Medical Center

SportsCare

Massage Envy

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Family Chiropractic Center 

Angel's Touch Spa

Inline Skating

Jersey Axe House

Richard W. DeKorte Park

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