Harrington Park, New Jersey
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| Harrington Park, New Jersey | |
|---|---|
| Name | Harrington Park |
| Settlement type | Borough |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | New Jersey |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name2 | Bergen |
| Established title | Incorporated |
| Established date | March 29, 1904 |
| Government type | Borough |
| Leader title | Mayor |
| Leader name | Paul A. Hoelscher |
| Leader title1 | Administrator |
| Leader name1 | Sean Corriston |
| Area total km2 | 4.45 |
| Area land km2 | 4.20 |
| Area water km2 | 0.25 |
| Area total sq mi | 1.72 |
| Area land sq mi | 1.62 |
| Area water sq mi | 0.10 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 4875 |
| Population density km2 | 1160.7 |
| Population density sq mi | 3006.2 |
| Timezone | EST |
| Utc offset | -5 |
| Timezone DST | EDT |
| Utc offset DST | -4 |
| Postal code type | ZIP Code |
| Postal code | 07640 |
| Area code | 201 |
| Website | http://www.hpboro.com/ |
Harrington Park, New Jersey is a borough in Bergen County, within the U.S. state of New Jersey. Incorporated in 1904 from portions of Harrington Township, it is a residential community known for its historic homes and proximity to the Hackensack River. The borough is part of the New York metropolitan area and maintains a small-town character with a highly regarded public school system.
History
The area was originally inhabited by the Lenape people before European settlement as part of the New Netherland colony. Land was purchased from the Tappan band of the Lenape by David des Marest in the late 17th century. The community developed as an agricultural hub, with the Old Hook Road serving as a vital colonial-era thoroughfare. It remained part of Harrington Township until residents, led by figures like John A. Hopper, voted for independence, leading to its incorporation as a borough on March 29, 1904, under an act of the New Jersey Legislature. Several historic structures, including the Harrington Park School building and the John A. Hopper House, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.72 square miles, of which 1.62 square miles is land and 0.10 square miles is water. It is bordered by Norwood and Northvale to the north, Closter to the east, Haworth to the south, and the Hackensack River and Emerson to the west. The terrain is characterized by gentle rolling hills, with the river forming part of its western boundary. The borough is located within the Piedmont region of New Jersey.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 4,875, representing a slight increase from the 2010 count. The racial makeup was predominantly White, with growing Asian and Hispanic communities. The median household income is significantly higher than the state average, with a high percentage of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The population density is approximately 3,000 people per square mile, typical for a suburban borough in Bergen County.
Government
The borough operates under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government. Government consists of a six-member Borough Council and a directly elected Mayor, with current leadership including Mayor Paul A. Hoelscher and Administrator Sean Corriston. The borough is part of New Jersey's 5th congressional district, represented in the United States House of Representatives by Josh Gottheimer. It is also within the 39th legislative district for representation in the New Jersey Senate and New Jersey General Assembly.
Education
Public school students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade attend the Harrington Park School District, with the single Harrington Park School serving all grades. For high school, students attend Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan as part of the Northern Valley Regional High School District, alongside students from Closter, Demarest, Harrington Township, Haworth, Northvale, and Norwood. The borough is also served by the Harrington Park Public Library, a member of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System.
Notable people
Notable current and former residents include actress Jane Alexander, who served as chair of the National Endowment for the Arts; United States Army Major General John K. Singlaub; professional Major League Baseball player Charlie Bicknell; and Emmy Award-winning television director Bill Bixby. The borough was also the longtime home of New York Giants co-owner Timothy J. Mara.
Category:Boroughs in New Jersey Category:Populated places in Bergen County, New Jersey