Hillsdale, borough in Bergen county, New Jersey, United States
Hillsdale is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, located in the northeastern part of the state, not far from New York City. It is made up mostly of residential streets with single-family homes, a small downtown area, and a train station that connects it to the wider region.
The area was originally farmland before it was formally established as a borough in 1898. The arrival of the railroad in the late 1800s played a key role in drawing new residents and shifting the character of the place from rural to suburban.
A train station in the center of town offers a direct connection to New York City, making it easy to combine a visit here with time in the city. Most shops and local facilities are within walking distance of the station, so getting around without a car is quite manageable.
Hillsdale borders Woodcliff Lake, where the North American headquarters of a major European car manufacturer is based, giving the area an unexpected corporate presence. This proximity means the local streets sometimes have a more international feel than you might expect from a small New Jersey borough.
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