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Harding Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 3,881. Harding Township is in Morris County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Harding Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Harding Township there are a lot of coffee shops and parks.
 
After the retreat of the Wisconsin Glacier, a mighty glacial lake called Glacial Lake Passaic formed in this area that, about 15,000 to 11,000 years ago, extended for 30 miles (48 km) in length and was 10 miles (16 km) wide. The lake finally drained when a blockage of the Passaic River reopened. The Great Swamp is the remnant of the lake bottom and portions of the swamp lay in what now is the township. Once the lake drained, higher areas became a wooded area that was used for hunting, fishing, and farming by Native Americans. At the time of colonization by the Dutch, it belonged to the Lenape tribes, but British colonists did their best to displace them westward.
 
Much of what now is known as Harding was an agricultural community with roots stretching as far back as the early 18th century. Bypassed by colonial turnpikes, revolution-era canals, and railroads laid in the Victorian era, the area remained a rural backwater. For almost two centuries of European occupation, its open and rolling landscapes reflected its agricultural use, as land had been cleared for cattle pastures, orchards, and fields of grain. The Great Swamp, the wooded slopes of the Watchung Mountains, and those near Jockey Hollow also were used by local farmers for wood supply. The communities of Green Village, Logansville, New Vernon, and Pleasantville were the village centers in this agricultural community.
 
Wealthy urban residents from Manhattan and Newark bought farmland, enlarged old farmhouses, and landscaped the grounds. The movement to establish Harding Township was driven by local property owners who wanted to maintain a bucolic community without suburban development. The township was created in 1922 from the northern half of what was then Passaic Township (present-day Long Hill Township) and it was named after the incumbent President of the United States, Warren G.

Overview for Harding, NJ

3,871 people live in Harding, where the median age is 50.2 and the average individual income is $108,471. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,871

Total Population

50.2 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$108,471

Average individual Income

Around Harding, NJ

There's plenty to do around Harding, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
27
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Bookworm, Prima Tuxedo, and Ann Pelino Integrative Fitness.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Shopping 3.98 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4.6 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.6 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.49 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.74 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.17 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Harding, NJ

Harding has 1,476 households, with an average household size of 2.62. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Harding do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,871 people call Harding home. The population density is 193.03 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,871

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

50.2

Median Age

48.28 / 51.72%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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10-17 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

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  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
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1,476

Total Households

2.62

Average Household Size

$108,471

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Harding, NJ

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The following schools are within or nearby Harding. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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