The community of Totowa seemingly has it all – a great environment that is comfortable, safe, and aesthetically pleasing, services that provides its residents the highest standard of living, and just a short drive away from the greatest city in the world – the ‘Big Apple”, New York City.

Part of New Jersey’s bustling Passaic County, the Borough of Totowa has a strong reputation for being a family-oriented, productive community that is a great place to live as well as to conduct business. Located just 12 miles west from Manhattan, the residents of Totowa have easy access to New York City via extensive networks of public transportation, making commutes to the bright lights and shining opportunities that much easier.

Totowa is known throughout the Garden State as a great place to raise a family. Providing a safe, friendly, and community-oriented tranquil atmosphere, Totowa is home to a number of fine schools and the comprehensive Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Public Library. Parks and spacious lands are readily accessible to cater to an abundant array of recreational and sporting activities.

Situated along the western banks of the historic Passaic River, the area and surrounding scenery that would become Totowa Township has captured the imagination of its inhabitants since, well, the first inhabitants. Roughly translated, Totowa is a Native American word that has various meanings – Where you begin, To dive and disappear.