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Location And Nature Await You In Totowa, NJ! User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) My home is in one of the best residential areas in Totowa, NJ. It's such a nice place to live and work. I am very happy I have settled into this great community.

Living in Totowa, I have a large variety of boutiques, department stores, grocery stores, and home shops from which ...Read More to choose. I am just minutes away from Willowbrook Mall, with great restaurants! The area is very convenient. You'll find a reasonable home in a nice neighborhood.

There are many job opportunities nearby. The beautiful beaches of the New Jersey shore are 1 hour away! We are 1 hour from the Pocono Mountains. The drive to Manhattan is about 30 minutes without traffic. There is so much to do nearby, too. Wait until you see the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park! It is breathtaking and refreshing, and naturally relaxing! We also have movie theaters, bowling, mini golf, golf courses, tennis club, and museums. Totowa is a great place! Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Totowa? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bogert Street Playground
      Arnold Lijoi Riverfront Park
      Veterans Field Park
      Benjamin Cavalleri Memorial Park
      Leo's Square
      Woodland Park Firemen's Memorial
      Floyd Drive Park
      Minnisink Park

      Entertainment

      46 Lounge
      Lace
      Willowbrook Mini Golf
      Loews Theatres
      AMC Wayne 14
      Paterson Museum
      Hinchliffe Stadium
      Cinemark Willowbrook Mall and XD

      Food & Drink

      Firehouse Subs
      Sam I Am Bagels
      Chicken Shack
      Smashburger
      Total Wine
      Sonic
      Bon Appetit Bagels
      Dunkin'

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Totowa? Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Totowa.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Totowa? The cost of living in Totowa is 129/100 - which is 7% higher than New Jersey.
      Totowa
      129

      29% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Totowa? Totowa crime rates are 1,402, which are 20% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,402 per 100k people

      39% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 72  

      39% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -35%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Totowa? The median income in Totowa is $96,750 which is 31% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $96,75075% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,82144% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      47% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Totowa a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Scoliosis Specialty Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Totowa home prices? Totowa home prices are $370,300 - which is 17% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $370,300100% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,34642% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      19% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Totowa have good schools? The Totowa graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      15% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Totowa a good place to live? Totowa has an overall rating of 80% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      2 total surveys

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