North Caldwell is a borough in northwestern Essex County, New Jersey, situated about 20 miles west of New York City. It is a residential suburb in the western reaches of the county, part of the cluster of communities — including Caldwell, West Caldwell, and Essex Fells — that share schools and services in the West Essex area. The borough's population was recorded at roughly 6,656 in the 2020 census, and it is characterized by an affluent, low-density, primarily residential landscape. North Caldwell is perhaps best known in popular culture as the home of Tony Soprano's family in the acclaimed HBO series "The Sopranos." The show was filmed on location throughout the borough and the surrounding communities, with the fictional Soprano residence and neighborhood scenes rooted in North Caldwell's streets, giving the town a lasting association with one of television's most celebrated dramas. The borough is served by the North Caldwell Public Schools for its elementary grades, and students advance to West Essex High School through the West Essex Regional School District. The North Caldwell district has been classified by the New Jersey Department of Education in District Factor Group "J," the highest of eight socioeconomic groupings, reflecting the community's affluence and strong educational orientation. The borough is almost entirely residential, with little commercial development, a characteristic that preserves its quiet, estate-like atmosphere, and its wooded lots, curving streets, and generous setbacks distinguish it from more densely developed commuter towns. For residents, North Caldwell offers a calm, well-regarded suburban environment with excellent schools, extensive open space, and the advantage of proximity to both the employment centers of Essex County and New York City.