William Paterson University of New JerseyNew Jersey
About William Paterson University of New Jersey
William Paterson University of New Jersey is a small unincorporated community in northeastern New Jersey.
William Paterson University of New Jersey holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.24 square miles.
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What Makes William Paterson University of New Jersey Unique
- The only place in America named William Paterson University of New Jersey — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.24 sq mi.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northeastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in William Paterson University of New Jersey
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🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Ben Shahn Center for the Visual Arts · Art gallery
- William Paterson University Galleries · Art gallery
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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in William Paterson University of New Jersey
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🏫 Schools in William Paterson University of New Jersey
- Anthony Wayne Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.