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Moonachie, New Jersey

Borough · Population 3,168 · #233 in New Jersey
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Moonachie is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, in the Hackensack River watershed.

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About Moonachie

Set in the northeastern part of New Jersey, Moonachie is a small town with an estimated population of 3,168.

Moonachie holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.73 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,831 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Moonachie Unique

  • The only place in America named Moonachie — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • 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

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Moonachie

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🏫 Schools in Moonachie

  • Moonachie Campus
  • Robert L. Craig School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Mayor🏛️ Dennis Vaccaro
Population (2024)3,168
Rank in state#233 of 323
Land area1.73 sq mi
Density1,831/sq mi
Coordinates40.8413, -74.0577

🌤️ Current Weather

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ConditionsCloudy
Wind10 mph

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