Wyckoff

Wyckoff is a township in Bergen County, northern New Jersey, where tree-lined streets run through residential neighborhoods with single-family homes and small shopping centers. The layout combines quiet residential zones with parks and natural woodland areas that break up the suburban pattern.

John and William Van Voor Haze purchased land here in 1720 and established one of the first permanent settlements in this part of New Jersey. The community developed over the centuries from a rural settlement into a modern residential area for families from the wider region.

The New Jersey township maintains strong educational standards through highly rated public schools and active parent-teacher organizations that support student development.

The township sits near major highways, so commuters can reach neighboring cities easily while the residential streets themselves remain quiet and slow-paced. Visitors will find parking near shops and can walk through streets in different neighborhoods to get a sense of daily life here.

The name Sicomac refers to an area within the township and comes from the language of the Lenni Lenape, who lived here before European settlers arrived. The word means a resting place for the departed in their language and recalls the original inhabitants of this landscape.

Location: Bergen County

Inception: 1720

Elevation above the sea: 120 m

Shares border with: Mahwah, Franklin Lakes, North Haledon, Hawthorne, Ridgewood, Midland Park, Waldwick, Allendale

Website: https://wyckoff-nj.com

GPS coordinates: 41.00972,-74.17306

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:40