Cresskill, New Jersey
Borough
Downtown Cresskill
Downtown Cresskill
Official seal of Cresskill, New Jersey
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Location of Cresskill in Bergen County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Bergen County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
Location of Cresskill in Bergen County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Bergen County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
Census Bureau map of Cresskill, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Cresskill, New Jersey
Cresskill is located in Bergen County, New Jersey
Cresskill
Cresskill
Location in Bergen County
Cresskill is located in New Jersey
Cresskill
Cresskill
Location in New Jersey
Cresskill is located in the United States
Cresskill
Cresskill
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40°56′23″N 73°57′31″W / 40.939786°N 73.958581°W / 40.939786; -73.958581[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyBergen
IncorporatedMay 8, 1894
Government
[6]
 • TypeBorough
 • BodyBorough Council
 • MayorBenedict Romeo (R, term ends December 31, 2023)[3]
 • AdministratorDianne Lavin[4]
 • Municipal clerkFrancesca Maragliano[5]
Area
[7]
 • Total2.07 sq mi (5.36 km2)
 • Land2.06 sq mi (5.35 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)  0.24%
 • Rank407th of 565 in state
47th of 70 in county[1]
Elevation
[8]
46 ft (14 m)
Population
 (2020)[9][10]
 • Total9,155
 • Estimate 
(2022)[9][11]
9,072
 • Rank259th of 565 in state
44th of 70 in county[12]
 • Density4,433.4/sq mi (1,711.7/km2)
  • Rank140th of 565 in state
36th of 70 in county[12]
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
07626[13][14]
Area code(s)201[15]
FIPS code3400315820[1][16][17]
GNIS feature ID0875723[1][18]
Websitewww.cresskillboro.com

Cresskill is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 9,155,[9][10] an increase of 582 (+6.8%) from the 2010 census count of 8,573,[19][20] which in turn reflected an increase of 827 (+10.7%) from the 7,746 counted in the 2000 census.[21] This town got its name from "Cress", referring to the watercress that grew in its streams, and "Kill", referring to the stream passing through.[22][23]

History

Cresskill was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on May 8, 1894, from portions of Palisades Township.[24] The borough was formed during the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County, in which 26 boroughs were formed in the county in 1894 alone.[25] A portion of the borough was annexed by Alpine in 1904.[24][26]

Railroads provided access from Cresskill to customers in New York City, including a chicken hatchery that was the world's largest by 1897.[22] Railroad access established the former Camp Merritt as a major debarkation point for more than a million American troops being sent abroad to fight in World War I. To commemorate the fact, a large obelisk memorial (referred to by locals as "The Monument"[27]), or "The Circle Monument" was dedicated in 1924, set in the center of the Camp Merritt Memorial Circle at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Knickerbocker Road (CR 505).[28]

Historic sites

Sites in the borough listed on the National Register of Historic Places include:[29]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 2.07 square miles (5.36 km2), including 2.07 square miles (5.35 km2) of land and 0.01 square miles (0.01 km2) of water (0.24%).[1][2]

It rests on land originally inhabited by the Munsee-Delaware.[34][35]

The borough, a suburb of New York City, borders the Bergen County municipalities of Alpine, Bergenfield, Demarest, Dumont and Tenafly.[36][37][38]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880333—
189052758.3%
1900486−7.8%
191055013.2%
192094271.3%
19301,924104.2%
19402,24616.7%
19503,53457.3%
19607,290106.3%
19708,29813.8%
19807,609−8.3%
19907,558−0.7%
20007,7462.5%
20108,57310.7%
20209,1556.8%
2022 (est.)9,072[9][11]−0.9%
Population sources: 1880–1890[39]
1890–1920[40] 1900–1910[41]
1910–1930[42] 1900–2020[43][44]
2000[45][46] 2010[19][20] 2020[9][10]

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 8,573 people, 3,002 households, and 2,318 families in the borough. The population density was 4,154.5 per square mile (1,604.1/km2). There were 3,114 housing units at an average density of 1,509.0 per square mile (582.6/km2). The racial makeup was 68.95% (5,911) White, 0.73% (63) Black or African American, 0.03% (3) Native American, 27.64% (2,370) Asian, 0.01% (1) Pacific Islander, 1.07% (92) from other races, and 1.55% (133) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.26% (537) of the population.[19] Korean Americans accounted for 17.8% of the population.[19]

Of the 3,002 households, 40.5% had children under the age of 18; 66.2% were married couples living together; 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present and 22.8% were non-families. Of all households, 21.1% were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.32.[19] Same-sex couples headed 7 households in 2010, an increase from the 5 counted in 2000.[47]

26.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 88.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 85.7 males.[19]

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $105,625 (with a margin of error of +/− $14,945) and the median family income was $128,382 (+/− $16,732). Males had a median income of $95,795 (+/− $24,665) versus $72,188 (+/− $16,155) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $56,485 (+/− $6,202). About 2.4% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.[48]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census[16] there were 7,746 people, 2,630 households, and 2,161 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,625.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,400.0/km2). There were 2,702 housing units at an average density of 1,264.8 per square mile (488.3/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 78.05% White, 0.92% African American, 0.04% Native American, 18.64% Asian, 0.65% from other races, and 1.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.99% of the population.[45][46]

There were 2,630 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.1% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.26.[45][46]

In the borough the age distribution of the population shows 26.3% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.[45][46]

The median income for a household in the borough was $84,692, and the median income for a family was $96,245. Males had a median income of $61,194 versus $38,990 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $41,573. About 1.7% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.[45][46]

Government

Local government

The post office in Cresskill, c. 1915

Cresskill is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey.[49] The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council is comprised of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.[6] The borough form of government used by Cresskill is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.[50][51]

As of 2023, the mayor of the Borough of Cresskill is Republican Benedict Romeo, whose term of office ends December 31, 2023. Members of the Cresskill Borough Council are James Cleary (R, 2023), Leslie Kaplan (D, 2025), Hector Olmo (R, 2023), Kathleen Savas (D, 2024), Kathy M. Schultz-Rummel (R, 2024) and Mark Spina (R, 2025).[52][53][54][55][56][57][58]

Emergency services

The Cresskill Fire Department is a combination career and volunteer fire department that serves Cresskill and neighboring municipalities. The Fire Department is led by a Career Chief of Department and a Volunteer Deputy Chief, that lead the career and volunteer firefighters. The CFD is comprised of a squad truck, two engines, one ladder truck, and a rescue vehicle.[59]

Cresskill's Emergency Medical Services is works under the umbrella of the Cresskill Fire Department, and provides 24/7 EMS service with paid per-diem staff.

The Cresskill Police Department is made up of 22 police officers, complemented by Class I Special Police Officer's. The Police Department is open 24/7, and is located at 67 Union Avenue, in the rear of Borough Hall.[60]

Federal, state, and county representation

Cresskill is located in the 5th Congressional District[61] and is part of New Jersey's 39th state legislative district.[62]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 5th congressional district is represented by Josh Gottheimer (D, Wyckoff).[63][64] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[65] and Bob Menendez (Englewood Cliffs, term ends 2025).[66][67]

For the 2024–2025 session, the 39th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Holly Schepisi (R, River Vale) and in the General Assembly by Robert Auth (R, Old Tappan) and John V. Azzariti (R, Saddle River).[68]

Bergen County is governed by a directly elected County Executive, with legislative functions performed by a Board of County Commissioners comprised of seven members who are elected at-large to three-year terms in partisan elections on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election each November; a Chairman and Vice Chairman are selected from among its seven members at a reorganization meeting held every January. As of 2024, the county executive is James J. Tedesco III (D, Paramus), whose four-year term of office ends December 31, 2026.[69]

Bergen County's Commissioners are: Thomas J. Sullivan Jr. (D, Montvale, 2025),[70] Chair Germaine M. Ortiz (D, Emerson, 2025),[71] Joan Voss (D, Fort Lee, 2026),[72] Vice Chair Mary J. Amoroso (D, Mahwah, 2025),[73] Rafael Marte (D, Bergenfield, 2026),[74] Steven A. Tanelli (D, North Arlington, 2024)[75] and Tracy Silna Zur (D, Franklin Lakes, 2024).[76][77][78][79][80][81][82][83]

Bergen County's constitutional officials are: Clerk John S. Hogan (D, Northvale, 2026),[84][85] Sheriff Anthony Cureton (D, Englewood, 2024)[86][87] and Surrogate Michael R. Dressler (D, Cresskill, 2026).[88][89][79][90]

Politics

As of March 2011, there were a total of 4,904 registered voters in Cresskill, of which 1,263 (25.8% vs. 31.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,234 (25.2% vs. 21.1%) were registered as Republicans and 2,403 (49.0% vs. 47.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 4 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens.[91] Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 57.2% (vs. 57.1% in Bergen County) were registered to vote, including 78.1% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 73.7% countywide).[91][92]

In the 2016 presidential election, Democrat Hillary Clinton received 2,086 votes (52.8% vs. 54.2% countywide), ahead of Republican Donald Trump with 1,689 votes (42.7% vs. 41.1% countywide) and other candidates with 127 votes (3.2% vs 3.0% countywide), among the 3,953 ballots cast by the borough's 5,467 registered voters for a turnout of 72.3% (vs. 73% in Bergen County).[93] In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 1,805 votes (49.7% vs. 43.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 1,777 votes (48.9% vs. 54.8%) and other candidates with 22 votes (0.6% vs. 0.9%), among the 3,634 ballots cast by the borough's 5,163 registered voters, for a turnout of 70.4% (vs. 70.4% in Bergen County).[94][95] In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 1,989 votes (50.4% vs. 53.9% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 1,913 votes (48.5% vs. 44.5%) and other candidates with 23 votes (0.6% vs. 0.8%), among the 3,944 ballots cast by the borough's 5,074 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.7% (vs. 76.8% in Bergen County).[96][97] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 1,886 votes (50.5% vs. 47.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 1,813 votes (48.5% vs. 51.7%) and other candidates with 27 votes (0.7% vs. 0.7%), among the 3,738 ballots cast by the borough's 4,748 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.7% (vs. 76.9% in the whole county).[98]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 64.3% of the vote (1,412 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 34.9% (766 votes), and other candidates with 0.9% (19 votes), among the 2,259 ballots cast by the borough's 4,949 registered voters (62 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 45.6%.[99][100] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 1,213 votes (49.5% vs. 45.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 1,106 votes (45.2% vs. 48.0%), Independent Chris Daggett with 99 votes (4.0% vs. 4.7%) and other candidates with 8 votes (0.3% vs. 0.5%), among the 2,449 ballots cast by the borough's 4,975 registered voters, yielding a 49.2% turnout (vs. 50.0% in the county).[101]

Education

The Cresskill Public Schools serve students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.[102] As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of four schools, had an enrollment of 1,790 students and 144.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.4:1.[103] Schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[104]) are Edward H. Bryan School[105] with 477 students grades Pre-K–5, Merritt Memorial School[106] with 336 students in grades Pre-K–5, Cresskill Middle School[107] with 426 in grades 6–8 and Cresskill High School[108] with 541 students in grades 9–12.[109][110]

Public school students from the borough, and all of Bergen County, are eligible to attend the secondary education programs offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools, which include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, and the Bergen Tech campus in Teterboro or Paramus. The district offers programs on a shared-time or full-time basis, with admission based on a selective application process and tuition covered by the student's home school district.[111][112]

Despite efforts by parents, the Academy of Saint Therese of Lisieux, which opened in 1957, was shuttered by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark at the end of the 2019–20 school year, in the wake of declining enrollment and an unsustainable subsidy from the diocese of more than $300,000 per year.[113]

Transportation

County Route 501 northbound in Cresskill

Roads and highways

As of May 2010, the borough had a total of 37.02 miles (59.58 km) of roadways, of which 33.65 miles (54.15 km) were maintained by the municipality and 3.37 miles (5.42 km) by Bergen County.[114]

County Route 505 and County Route 501 travel through Cresskill.

Public transportation

The NJ Transit 166 bus route provides service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, and local service is available on the 753 route.[115][116]

Bus service to Rockland County and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC is also provided by Rockland Coaches routes 14 and 20/20T.[117]

Saddle River Tours / Ameribus provides rush hour service to the George Washington Bridge Bus Station on the 20/84 route.[118]

Notable people

See also: Category:People from Cresskill, New Jersey

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Cresskill include:

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