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Secaucus, NJ

Secaucus is a town in Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States Census, the town's population was 22,181,  an increase of 5,917 (+36.4%) from the 2010 census count of 16,264, which in turn reflected an increase of 333 (+2.1%) from the 15,931 counted in the 2000 census.

Located within the New Jersey Meadowlands, it is the most suburban of the county's municipalities, though large parts of the town are dedicated to light manufacturing, retail, and transportation uses, as well as protected areas.

Secaucus is a derivation of the Algonquian words for "black" (seke or sukit) and "snake" (achgook), or "place of snakes", or sekakes, referring to snakes.

Secaucus is an island in the New Jersey Meadowlands. The Hackensack River runs along the western side of town. Penhorn Creek and Cromakill Creek are its eastern borders.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town had a total area of 6.54 square miles (16.95 km2), including 5.83 square miles (15.09 km2) of land and 0.72 square miles (1.86 km2) of water (10.96%).

The Secaucus Recreation Center offers various programs and classes for all ages, promoting an active lifestyle and community engagement. Moreover, the town's commitment to public health is evident through its accessible health and wellness initiatives. Hudson Regional Hospital is a full-service hospital offering a range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and specialized treatments. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa offers a range of massages, facials, and spa treatments. XpresSpa specializes in express spa services like massages, facials, and nail care. Blink Fitness offers a friendly and affordable gym environment with cardio and strength training equipment. Chiro Love Wellness provides chiropractic care, including adjustments, therapy, and rehabilitation.

Top sites in Secaucus, NJ: DreamWorks, Nickelodeon Universe, Big SNOW. 

Population: Approximately 20,000 (2020). Elevation: 13 feet (4 meters). Area: 6.59 square miles (17.06 km²). ZIP Code: 07094. Area code(s): 201, 551. 

FAQs

What is the rich history of Secaucus, NJ?

Sikakes, once an island, was part of the territory purchased by the Director-General of New Netherland, Peter Stuyvesant in 1658. The territory was part of what is considered to be the oldest municipality in the state of New Jersey which was first chartered in 1660 as Bergen[31] in the province of New Netherland and, in 1683, became Bergen Township. Settlement had begun by at least 1733 by the Smith family, whose namesake Abel I. Smith Burial Ground is part of the lore of Secaucus. Secaucus was originally formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 12, 1900, from portions of North Bergen. On June 7, 1917, Secaucus was incorporated as a town, replacing Secaucus borough, based on the results of a referendum held on June 5, 1917.

What is Secaucus, NJ known for?

Secaucus was originally an agricultural community specializing in flowers. It later became known for its pig farms in the first half of the 20th century. In the early 1900s, the town was home to approximately 55 pig farms, which reached a peak of nearly 250,000 pigs in World War II, outnumbering humans 16 to 1. These farms served the meat demands of Newark and New York and made the farmers wealthy.

Is Secaucus, NJ expensive?

Secaucus is part of the New York-Jersey City-White Plains NY- Metro Div. metro area, which is ranked 54 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Secaucus is estimated to be 107.6% of the national average making it an average US city. Secaucus is ranked 54 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Secaucus is 107.6% of the national average.

Sources

Town of Secaucus

Wikipedia

flyhomes

Secaucus Recreation Center

Hudson Regional Hospital

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa 

XpresSpa 

Blink Fitness

Chiro Love Wellness

DreamWorks

Nickelodeon Universe

Big SNOW

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