Living in Englewood, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Englewood · Census data 2020–2024
Englewood has 29,638 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $102,571 (about the same as the New Jersey median), the median home value is $544,100, the median rent is $1,977/month.
Englewood at a glance
- Population
- 29,638
- Median age
- 41.5State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $102,571State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $544,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,977/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 54.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Englewood a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Englewood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Englewood the median home value is $544,100, 64% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,977 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,464 a month in housing costs.
Englewood median household income
The median household income in Englewood is $102,571 and the income per person is $59,017. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Englewood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,898
- Owner-occupied
- 54.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.5%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.61
Englewood demographics
- Population
- 29,638
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 11,274
- Foreign-born
- 36.4%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Englewood ›
Education in Englewood
46.5% of adults 25 and older in Englewood have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 21% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Englewood
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Drive alone
- 56.7%
- Public transit
- 11.9%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Englewood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Englewood | 29,638 | $102,571 | $544,100 | $1,977 |
| Englewood Cliffs | 5,362 | $230,611 | $1,401,600 | $3,501 |
| Teaneck | 41,876 | $144,075 | $546,100 | $1,832 |
| Leonia | 9,336 | $129,665 | $672,900 | $2,073 |
| Tenafly | 15,319 | $208,200 | $1,002,600 | $3,501 |
| Bergenfield | 28,450 | $130,045 | $491,500 | $1,752 |
| Fort Lee | 40,067 | $107,274 | $448,000 | $2,270 |
| Bogota | 9,360 | $103,299 | $501,600 | $1,941 |
| Palisades Park | 20,290 | $94,743 | $719,600 | $2,009 |
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What is the median household income in Englewood, NJ?
The median household income in Englewood is $102,571, about the same as the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Englewood?
The median home value in Englewood is $544,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Englewood?
The median gross rent in Englewood is $1,977 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Englewood, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.
What is the median age in Englewood?
The median age in Englewood is 41.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Englewood?
The average commute to work in Englewood is 31 minutes; 17.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Englewood?
The unemployment rate in Englewood is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Englewood?
46.5% of adults in Englewood have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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