Rockleigh, New Jersey facts for kids
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Rockleigh, New Jersey
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Haring-Corning House
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Location of Rockleigh in Bergen County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Bergen County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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Census Bureau map of Rockleigh, New Jersey
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 Rockleigh, New Jersey
Location in Bergen County, New Jersey
Rockleigh, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Rockleigh, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Bergen |
| Incorporated | April 10, 1923 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough |
| • Body | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) 0.69% |
| Area rank | 498th of 565 in state 66th of 70 in county |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 407 |
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405 |
| • Rank | 557th of 565 in state 69th of 70 in county |
| • Density | 407.0/sq mi (157.1/km2) |
| • Density rank | 458th of 565 in state 68th of 70 in county |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
07647
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| Area code(s) | 201 exchanges: 750, 767, 768, 784 |
| FIPS code | 3400364170 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885375 |
Rockleigh (pronounced ROCK-lee) is a small town called a borough in the northeastern part of Bergen County, New Jersey. In 2020, about 407 people lived here. Rockleigh is known for its large homes on big pieces of land, similar to its neighbor, Alpine.
Rockleigh became an official borough on March 13, 1923. This happened after people voted for it on April 10, 1923. It was formed from parts of Northvale. The name "Rockleigh" came from a property in Virginia that belonged to the borough's first mayor.
New Jersey Monthly magazine once ranked Rockleigh as the 13th best place to live in New Jersey in 2008.
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Where is Rockleigh?
Rockleigh is a small area, covering about 1.01 square miles (2.62 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. It's located about 25 miles (40 kilometers) away from Manhattan in New York City.
Rockleigh shares its borders with several other towns. These include Alpine, Northvale, and Norwood in Bergen County. It also borders Tappan in New York State.
Who Lives in Rockleigh?
In 2010, there were 531 people living in Rockleigh, making up 75 households. Most of the people living here were White (95.10%). There were also smaller numbers of Black or African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 3.77% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.92 people. Many households (70.7%) were married couples living together. About 16.2% of the people were under 18 years old. A large portion, 57.1%, were 65 years or older. The average age in Rockleigh was 73.8 years.
Local Businesses
Rockleigh is home to some important companies:
- Crestron Electronics has its main office here. They make advanced systems for smart homes and meeting rooms.
- Volvo Car USA, LLC, the American headquarters for the Swedish car company, is also located in Rockleigh. Volvo is known for making safe and luxurious cars.
Schools in Rockleigh
Rockleigh does not have its own schools. Instead, students from Rockleigh attend the Northvale Public Schools in Northvale. This is part of a special agreement between the towns.
For high school, students in grades nine through twelve go to Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan. Students from Harrington Park, Northvale, Norwood, and Old Tappan also attend this school. The school was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence in the mid-1990s.
Students in Bergen County can also apply to special programs at the Bergen County Technical Schools. These include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack and the Bergen Tech campus in Teterboro or Paramus. These schools offer unique learning opportunities.
Getting Around Rockleigh
As of 2010, Rockleigh had about 4.56 miles (7.34 kilometers) of roads. Most of these roads are maintained by the borough itself.
County Route 501 is an important road that goes through Rockleigh. This road ends in Rockleigh and then continues into New York as New York State Route 340.
Notable People
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Rockleigh:
- Frank Cumiskey (1912–2004) was a gymnast who competed in the Olympics three times.
- Brian Daley (1947–1996) was a writer known for his science fiction novels.
- Will Elder (1921–2008) was a famous illustrator and comic book artist. He helped start Mad comic book.
- Ada Lunardoni (1911–2003) was an artistic gymnast who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
- Willard Marshall (1921–2000) was a professional baseball player. He played as a right fielder for several Major League Baseball teams.
- Hy Weiss (1923–2007) was an early record producer in the rock and roll music scene.
See also
In Spanish: Rockleigh para niños
