Cresskill vs Tenafly
Two popular NJ suburbs of New York City, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.
School rating
9/10
10/10
Commute to New York City
51 min
47 min
Median home price
$981K
$1.2M
Annual property tax
$21K
$26K
Walk score
55
58
Density
suburban
suburban
Summary: Tenafly leads in 3 of 6 metrics. It edges out on school rating, commute to new york city, walk score. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.
Character & vibe
Cresskill
Cresskill feeds into Northern Valley schools and offers more space than most Bergen County towns at similar prices.
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Tenafly
Bergen County's crown jewel. Top 1% school district nationally, large lots, discretely wealthy.
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Who should pick which?
Pick Cresskill if you...
- ·Need to keep your home budget in check
- ·Want lower annual property taxes
Pick Tenafly if you...
- ·Prioritize top-rated schools above all else
- ·Want the shortest commute to New York City
- ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
Still deciding?
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