About Rockleigh, NJ
Rockleigh is a suburb of New York City with a population of 650. Rockleigh is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Rockleigh offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Rockleigh and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Rockleigh are highly rated.
History of Rockleigh, NJ
Rockleigh, prior to 1660, was part of the vast wilderness known as the “Kings Woods”. The territory had been inhabited by the Leni-Lenape tribe. The Dutch first arrived and the countryside soon became dotted with homesteads, mills, farms, and inns. Over 200 years have passed since the harings & snedens settled in the area.
