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 County, New Jersey |
| Established title | Incorporated |
| Established date | March 29, 1904 |
| Government type | Borough |
| Leader title | Mayor |
| Area total sq mi | 2.1 |
| Population total | 4,664 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Postal code | 07640 |
Harrington Park, New Jersey
Harrington Park is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, incorporated in 1904. The borough is part of the New York metropolitan area and lies near Rockland County, New York and Palisades Interstate Parkway. Residents commute to employment centers such as Midtown Manhattan, Newark Liberty International Airport, and corporate hubs including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Verizon Communications.
History
Settlement in the area predates incorporation, with colonial-era ties to New Netherland and later Province of New Jersey. The borough formed during an era of municipal changes similar to surrounding communities like Haworth, New Jersey, Demarest, New Jersey, and Closter, New Jersey. Local development accelerated with transportation projects such as the West Shore Railroad and roadways connecting to Route 17 (New Jersey), paralleling suburbanization trends after World War II and the expansion of Interstate 95. Prominent regional historical currents—land ownership patterns tied to families with links to Dutch Americans, construction booms influenced by companies like Levitt & Sons, and zoning debates echoed across Bergen County, New Jersey—shaped Harrington Park’s municipal character.
Geography and Climate
Harrington Park covers roughly 2.1 square miles within northeastern Bergen County, New Jersey, adjacent to Norwood, New Jersey, Northvale, New Jersey, and Rockleigh, New Jersey. The borough’s topography is typical of the Hudson River Valley foothills with suburban streets and residential parcels. Climate is classified as humid continental, influenced by proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and moderated by urban heat from the New York metropolitan area; seasonal patterns mirror those recorded at Teterboro Airport and Central Park. Nearby natural and recreational resources include parks connected to regional systems like the Palisades Interstate Park Commission and watershed areas draining toward the Hackensack River.
Demographics
Census figures reflect patterns similar to suburban boroughs in Bergen County, New Jersey. Population totals have fluctuated with postwar growth tied to migration from urban centers like New York City and later demographic shifts influenced by international migration from regions such as Latin America, East Asia, and Europe. Household compositions parallel data reported for peer municipalities like Ridgewood, New Jersey and Teaneck, New Jersey, with median incomes comparable to county-level statistics and occupational ties to sectors including finance at Wall Street, healthcare at institutions like Hackensack Meridian Health, and education at systems such as Bergen County Technical Schools.
Government and Politics
Harrington Park operates under the borough form of municipal governance as codified in New Jersey municipal law and practiced across municipalities including Oradell, New Jersey and Glen Rock, New Jersey. Local administration includes an elected mayor and borough council with public meetings conducted in accordance with New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act. Political affiliation and voting patterns in Bergen County have been contested in elections for offices such as Governor of New Jersey, United States House of Representatives, and President of the United States, with turnout influenced by contests involving figures like Phil Murphy, Chris Christie, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump.
Education
Public education is provided through the Harrington Park School District and regional arrangements that funnel older students to high schools within Bergen County, similar to sending/receiving relationships seen with districts such as Ramsey Public School District and Old Tappan Public Schools. Families also utilize private and parochial options including schools affiliated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark and independent schools in Bergen County. Higher education opportunities for residents include commuter access to institutions like Ramapo College of New Jersey, Fairleigh Dickinson University, and metropolitan universities in Manhattan such as Columbia University, New York University, and the City University of New York system.
Transportation
Transportation links serving the borough include county routes connecting to state highways such as New Jersey Route 4 and Interstate 287 (New Jersey), with commuter rail and bus services routed through nearby hubs like the Nanuet (NJT station), Hoboken Terminal, and Port Authority Bus Terminal. Proximity to Teterboro Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport facilitates regional air travel; access to Lincoln Tunnel and George Washington Bridge connects residents to Midtown Manhattan and Upper Manhattan. Local transportation planning coordinates with agencies such as the New Jersey Department of Transportation and NJ Transit.
Notable People
Notable persons associated with the borough include professionals and public figures who have lived or worked in the area and in neighboring communities, reflecting connections to institutions such as Princeton University, Columbia University, United States Congress, Major League Baseball, and the National Football League. Examples mirror the regional prominence of individuals from Bergen County who have affiliations with entities like The New York Times, NBCUniversal, CBS News, The Wall Street Journal, and arts organizations such as the Metropolitan Opera.