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Around Woodcliff Lake, NJ

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  • homeowners planting in a garden
  • a person running beside a lake

Woodcliff Lake is a Peaceful Place to Live

Located just along the Garden State Parkway, Woodcliff Lake is a small borough that is known for its peace and quiet. This area is primarily residential, and the neighborhoods showcase the best of suburban life with plenty of open spaces, mature trees, quiet roads, and open skies. Residents enjoy the tight-knit sense of community in Woodcliff Lake, and can take advantage of the borough's amenities, including the municipal pool and community events, as a way to connect with their neighbors.

Woodcliff Lake is also convenient. Residents can take the Spring Valley line from the Woodcliff Lake station to Hoboken. Nearby highways include the Garden State Parkway, which connects with I-287 in New York state and connects with NJ-4 in Paramus. 

As for nearby attractions, residents can take advantage of the many shopping destinations in Paramus, such as Garden State Plaza and The Outlets at Bergen Town Center, and take advantage of Bergen Community College just minutes away.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ Town Services

  • Borough Hall: (201) 391-4977
  • Police Department: (201) 391-8222
  • Fire Department: (201) 391-9566
  • Tax Assessor: (201) 391-4977 x220
  • Website: www.wclnj.com

See Woodcliff Lake, NJ Quick Facts

  • Demographics

    Woodcliff Lake Demographics

    • Median Age: 46
    • Population Density per Mile: 1,694
    • Total Population: 5,767
    • Households: 1,931
    • Average Household Size: 3
    • Homeownership Rate: 89.1%
    • Average Household Income: $129,552

    Education

    • Percent of Population with a High School Degree: 97.0%
    • Percent of Population with a Bachelor’s Degree: 71.1%
  • Schools

    Woodcliff Lake Public Schools

    Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade attend schools within the Woodcliff Lake School District. High school students (grades 9-12) attend local schools in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District, which serves Hillsdale, Montvale, and River Vale in addition to Woodcliff Lake.

  • Weather

    Woodcliff Lake Weather

    • Annual Precipitation: 50"
    • Average Winter Low Temperature (January): 18
    • Average Winter High Temperature (January): 36
    • Average Summer Low Temperature (July): 62
    • Average Summer High Temperature (July): 84

There are more reasons to relocate to Woodcliff Lake. See what else the community has to offer on our Woodcliff Lake relocation page, or request your free Bergen County relocation guide here.

Jeff Adler's Top Picks

  • barbecue on a grill

    Broadway

    There are plenty of places to eat on Woodcliff Lake's Broadway, from fast food to local restaurants and more.
  • peaches growing on a tree

    Demarest Farms

    A quick trip to Demarest Farms in nearby Hillsdale is all you need to pick fresh peaches, apples, and pumpkins. 
  • girl swimming in a community pool

    Old Mill Pool

    Beat the New Jersey heat at the Old Mill Pond swimming pool, home of the Woodcliff Lake Lakers swim team.

Woodcliff Lake Real Estate Resources

We know that you have many decisions to make when relocating to Bergen County, which is why it takes the best real estate agents in the area to help you transition to your new home. Let us know how we can make your move much easier.