Caldwell, New Jersey

About Caldwell

Set in the northeastern part of New Jersey, Caldwell is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 9,326.

Officially, Caldwell is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.18 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 7,903 residents per square mile.

📰 Caldwell News Today

• New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after ethics probe - ABC News ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Sep 25
• Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after report cites ethics violations New Jersey Monitor · Sep 25
• Caldwell Approves Additional $5,000 for Municipal Complex Engineering Services TAPinto · Oct 11
• West Caldwell Family wrongly doxxed in relation to Cornell sexual assault case New Jersey Hills Media Group · Oct 6
• Secretary of Higher Education Margo Chaly Visits Caldwell University and Speaks With Students Caldwell University · Oct 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest New Jersey headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Caldwell Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Caldwell — but the New Jersey one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northeastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,326.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Caldwell

• Nori Sushi — sushi
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Tashan — indian
• Caldwell Diner
• Cinar Turkish Restaurant — turkish
• Cloverleaf Tavern
• Franks Trattoria — pizza
• Hong Kong Chinese Kitchen — chinese
• Il Vecchio Cafe — italian
• Pizza & Sandwich Barn — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Caldwell

• Crane Park reviews ★
• Francisco Park reviews ★
• Grover Cleveland Birthplace reviews ★
• Grover Cleveland Middle School Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Grover Cleveland Park reviews ★
• Grover Cleveland Park Sign reviews ★
• Memorial Park reviews ★
• Turtle Garden · Garden reviews ★
• West Caldwell Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
• West Essex Industrial Park reviews ★
• West Essex Industriial Park reviews ★
• Wrensch Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Caldwell

• Essex County West Caldwell Tech
• Frederic N. Brown Elementary School
• Grover Cleveland Middle School
• Harrison School
• James Caldwell High School
• Jefferson Elementary School
• Lincoln Elementary School
• Verona High School
• Washington Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Caldwell

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