About the time of the American Revolutionary War the area of Waldwick was known as Franklin Township. In 1886, Orvil Township was formed and not long after, the Erie Railroad Company created a stop which brought a jump in the local population. At the time, agriculture was the economic mainstay. In 1919 the borough of Waldwick "A light in the forest" was incorporated from portions of Orvil Township.

Today, Waldwick is a small town of just under 10,000 residents bordered by Midland Park, Wyckoff, Ho-Ho-Kus, Ridgewood, Allendale and Saddle River just  23 miles from New York City. Route 17 runs through Waldwick and is just minutes away to all the areas shopping malls.

90% of the housing in Waldwick is single-family homes of modest size. There are a few small condominium communities sprinkled around the area and two and three family homes offering residential rental space.

Waldwick whose school system is highly regarded in Bergen County supports 4 public schools ... 2 neighborhood elementary schools, Julia A. Traphagen and Crescent School, grades k-5, Waldwick Middle School for grades 6-8 and Waldwick High School grades 9-12 as well as 3 private elementary schools, 3 pre-schools and is home to Berkely College.

Waldwick is a stop on the mainline of the NJ Transit train system with service to New York City through Hoboken or Secaucus. The Shortline Busline services Waldwick into Port Authority, NYC.

There are 4 churches, 4 neighborhood parks, the public library, an open air community pool and restaurants ranging from fast food to elegant dining. The annual Lion's Club Family Carnival and Fireworks display is always a big event.