Teterboro, New Jersey facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Teterboro, New Jersey
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Teterboro Municipal Building in September 2018
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Census Bureau map of Teterboro, New Jersey
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Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Bergen
Incorporated	March 26, 1917
Named for	Walter C. Teter
Government
• Type	1923 Municipal Manager Law
• Body	Borough Council
Area
• Total	1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2)
• Land	1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)  0.36%
Area rank	493rd of 565 in state 63rd of 70 in county
Elevation	7 ft (2 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	61
• Estimate  (2023)	71
• Rank	562nd of 565 in state 70th of 70 in county
• Density	55.1/sq mi (21.3/km2)
• Density rank	552nd of 565 in state 70th of 70 in county
Time zone	UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code	07608
Area code(s)	201
FIPS code	3400372480
GNIS feature ID	0885418

Teterboro is a small borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. It is famous for being home to Teterboro Airport, which covers most of its land.

In 2020, only 61 people lived in Teterboro. This makes it one of the smallest towns in New Jersey by population.

History of Teterboro

Teterboro became an official borough on March 26, 1917. It was created from parts of nearby towns like Moonachie and Little Ferry.

How Teterboro Got Its Name

The borough was named after Walter C. Teter. He was a banker from New York who bought a large piece of land in 1917. He planned to build a racetrack, an airport, and a golf course there.

For a short time, from 1937 to 1943, the borough's name was changed to Bendix Borough. But it soon went back to being called Teterboro. In 1951, Vera Martucci made history by becoming the first woman to be elected mayor of Teterboro.

Keeping Teterboro Independent

Over the years, some nearby towns like Hasbrouck Heights wanted Teterboro to join them. They thought Teterboro was too small to be its own town. These towns were interested in Teterboro's valuable land, which brings in a lot of property taxes. However, all these attempts to combine Teterboro with other towns have failed.

Geography of Teterboro

Teterboro is a small place, covering about 1.11 square miles (2.88 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.

The borough shares borders with several other towns in Bergen County. These include Hackensack, Hasbrouck Heights, Little Ferry, Moonachie, and South Hackensack.

Climate in Teterboro

Teterboro experiences a climate with warm summers and cold winters. The hottest month is usually July, and the coldest is January. It gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.

Population and People

Teterboro has always had a very small population. In 2010, there were 67 people living there. By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 61 people.

Most of the people living in Teterboro are White. There are also people who identify as Black or African American, Native American, and Asian. A significant number of residents are of Hispanic or Latino background.

Education for Teterboro Students

Students from Teterboro attend public schools in the Hasbrouck Heights School District. This district serves students from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade.

Schools in the District

The Hasbrouck Heights School District has four schools:

• Euclid Elementary School (Pre-K–5)
• Lincoln Elementary School (Pre-K–5)
• Hasbrouck Heights Middle School (grades 6–8)
• Hasbrouck Heights High School (grades 9–12)

Before 2010, Teterboro had its own school district, but it didn't operate any schools. Students in younger grades went to Memorial School in South Hackensack. High school students could choose between Hackensack High School or Hasbrouck Heights High School.

Specialized High Schools

Students from Teterboro and all of Bergen County can also apply to special high school programs. These are offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools. They include Bergen County Academies in Hackensack and two Bergen County Technical High School campuses. These schools offer unique programs, and students are chosen through an application process.

Transportation in Teterboro

Interstate 80 eastbound on the border of South Hackensack and Teterboro

Teterboro has several important roads and public transportation options.

Roads and Highways

• U.S. Route 46 runs east-west through Teterboro, north of the airport.
• A small part of Interstate 80 also touches the northern edge of the borough.
• Route 17 runs close to the border with Hasbrouck Heights.

Public Transportation Options

Teterboro Airport is owned and operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Teterboro has its own train station, the Teterboro train station. It's located near Route 17.

• The Pascack Valley Line train runs from this station. It can take you to Hoboken Terminal.
• From Hoboken, you can connect to other trains, the PATH train, or ferry services to New York City.
• You can also get to New York Penn Station with one transfer at Secaucus Junction.

NJ Transit also provides bus services in Teterboro:

• Routes 161, 164, and 165 go to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan.
• The 76 route goes to Newark.
• The 772 route provides local bus service.

See also

In Spanish: Teterboro para niños