North Caldwell, NJ town hall & government
North Caldwell spent $10 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $1,502 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach North Caldwell's government.
Who runs North Caldwell
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where North Caldwell's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 72%
- Utility sales 11%
- Fees & charges 6%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- From the state 3%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- Sales taxes 1%
North Caldwell didn't report all of its 2022 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for North Caldwell
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
West Essex Regional School District
North Caldwell's middle and high school district, shared with Essex Fells, Fairfield and Roseland. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from New Jersey districts overall: 48% local, 46% state, 6% federal
- Local 77%
- State 22%
- Federal 1%
Of the $30,598 per pupil, $17,855 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving North Caldwell: North Caldwell Borough School District ($25,716 per pupil).
Which schools North Caldwell kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in North Caldwell pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact North Caldwell's government
Who represents North Caldwell
North Caldwell is represented in Congress by Senators Cory A. Booker and Andy Kim and Representative Analilia Mejia. Mikie Sherrill is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.