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Wallington, NJ

Wallington 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 11,868, an increase of 533 (+4.7%) from the 2010 census count of 11,335, which in turn reflected a decline of 248 (−2.1%) from the 11,583 counted in the 2000 census.

Wallington was created as a borough on January 2, 1895, based on a referendum held on December 31, 1894, from an area taken from Bergen Township and Saddle River Township. The borough was formed during the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through New Jersey, in which 26 boroughs were formed in Bergen County alone in 1894, with Wallington the last of the 26 to be formed by an 1894 referendum. Sections of Wallington were ceded to Garfield in 1898. The borough is said to have been named for Walling Van Winkle (1650–1725), who built a home in the future borough.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.05 square miles (2.71 km2), including 0.99 square miles (2.57 km2) of land and 0.05 square miles (0.14 km2) of water (5.05%).

Wallington is home to the Hackensack Meridian Health, ensuring residents have access to health and wellness services within the borough. Life Time Athletic offers a wide range of fitness equipment, group fitness classes, spa services, and amenities like pools and sports courts. Club Metro USA provides fitness equipment, group classes, personal training, and spa services including massages and facials.  Massage Envy Spa focuses on massage therapy and skin care services, offering various massage techniques and facial treatments. Spa Rejuv offers Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, reflexology, and other relaxation therapies. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa provides massages, facials, and other relaxation treatments.

Top sites in Wallington, NJ: New York Society of Model Engineers, Saddle River County Park, Wildlife Conservation. 

Population: Approximately 11,000 (latest data). Elevation: 33 feet (10 meters). Area: 1.03 square miles (2.67 km²). ZIP Code: 07057. Area code: 201. 

FAQs

Is there a fun fact about Wallington, NJ?

Each December, Wallington holds a holiday parade. Fire departments and ambulances from the surrounding area (including the Wallington Fire Department) put Christmas lights on their trucks. There is a contest to determine which department's apparatus has the best Christmas lights. The winning department gets a trophy.

What is the cost of living in Wallington, NJ?

Wallington's housing expenses are 83% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 10% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 10% higher than the national average. Wallington has grocery prices that are 4% higher than the national average.

Is Wallington, NJ a nice town?

Living in Wallington offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Wallington, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Wallington and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Wallington are above average.

Sources

Borough of Wallington

Wikipedia

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Hackensack Meridian Health

Life Time Athletic

Club Metro USA

Massage Envy Spa

Spa Rejuv

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

New York Society of Model Engineers

Saddle River County Park

Wildlife Conservation

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