Caldwell is a compact, 1.2 square mile town whose history dates back to before the Revolutionary War, a heritage cherished by its 7,600 residents. Caldwell residents enjoy the best of two worlds. A thriving business center, where just about any need can be filled on one hand, and historic First Prebyterian Church, Grover Cleveland's Birthplace and the quaint seclusion of the "Cedars" area on the other hand.
All children in Caldwell and West Caldwell attend the Caldwell/West Caldwell school system. Four elementary schools located throughout the two communities serve all students in Grades K-5. Students in grades 6-8 attend Grover Cleveland Middle School and students in grades 9-12 attend James Caldwell High School.
Interstate 280, which is nearby provides access by car to the Garden State Parkway, the Lincoln or Holland Tunnels and Newark Airport. For those commuting by bus to Manhattan, Decamp buses offer service along Bloomfield Avenue to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Commuting to Manhattan by bus is over one hour. New Jersey Transit buses are also available at the Willowbrook Mall Park & Ride, approximately 4 miles away on Route 46 in Wayne. New Jersey Transit train service to Manhattan (or Hoboken with connecting PATH service to Manhattan) is available in Little Falls and Montclair.
Caldwell has a full-time police force and a volunteer fire deparatment and rescue squad. Residents have access to a nicely equipped public library and a beautiful new community center with a year round pool, gym and exercise area. Grover Cleveland Park on Brookside Avenue has a playground and tennis courts. There is one supermarket in Caldwell and two in nearby West Caldwell. Shopping is readily available at numerous local shops as well as at the nearby Willowbrook and Livingston Malls. The nearest hospital is Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston and Mountainside Hospital in Montclair/Glen Ridge.