Mahwah, NJ

Mahwah is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 21,527,[10][11] reflecting an increase of 914 (+5.2%) from the 20,898 counted in the 2000 Census,[12] which had in turn increased by 2,902 (+16.4%) from the 17,769 counted in the 1990 Census.[13]

Mahwah is located at (40.636722,-74.964706).[14]

According to the United States Census Bureau, Mahwah has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), all of it land.[15]

The borough borders Saddle River Township and Woodcliff Lake Borough to the north; Saddle River and Ramsey to the east; Englewood and Tenafly to the south; and Northvale to the west. The Hackensack River forms part of its southern border with Ramsey.[16][17][18][19][20] The borough is bisected by Route 495 (the George Washington Bridge) which separates it into two sections: Upper Mahwah on either side of Route 495[21], with a small section on both sides extending into Saddle River Township as well.[22][23] The main thoroughfare through Mahwah is Main Street which runs east-west through town between Routes 495/495A/495B and County Road 524 ( Hackensack Avenue).[24][25]

As of March 23, 2011 , there were 6 commercial properties for sale in Mahwah.[26] There were also 1 vacant commercial property for sale as well as 1 vacant residential property for sale according to MLS data as of that date.[27] There are currently no new construction projects underway in Mahwah according to municipal records as of March 23rd 2011 .[28].

According to recent reports , real estate prices have been increasing rapidly throughout Bergen County due largely to an influx of wealthy New York City residents looking for suburban living options while still being within commuting distance of Manhattan .[29],[30],[31],[32],[33],[34],[35],[36],[37]] In addition , many affluent families are relocating from neighboring communities such as Englewood Cliffs , Tenafly and Saddle River Township due to their high crime rates [38], overcrowding [39], lacklustre public schools [40], etc .[41]- all factors that have made these areas less desirable choice for those seeking quality suburban living .[42]] Consequently , many affluent families are now choosing communities such as Mahwah which offers excellent public schools [43], plenty green space [44], low crime rates [45]- all factors that make it one of America's most desirable suburbs .[46]] Additionally , since much development takes place outside municipal boundaries - meaning developers don't have any direct impact on zoning or planning decisions - this allows them greater flexibility when designing their projects . This gives developers more creative freedom when designing their projects without fear that they will be held back by restrictive zoning regulations or other local restrictions