West Caldwell, NJ town hall & government
West Caldwell spent $23.9 million in the year to December 31, 2024, about $2,215 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach West Caldwell's government.
Who runs West 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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 West Caldwell's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 62%
- Utility sales 13%
- From the state 10%
- Fees & charges 9%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- From the federal government 1%
- From other local governments 1%
- Sales taxes 1%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Who works for West Caldwell
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Caldwell-West Caldwell School District
West Caldwell's K–12 school district, shared with Caldwell. 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 75%
- State 23%
- Federal 2%
Of the $25,546 per pupil, $14,686 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.
Which schools West Caldwell kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in West 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 West Caldwell's government
Who represents West Caldwell
West 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.