Demarest 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
10/10
10/10
Commute to New York City
55 min
47 min
Median home price
$1.4M
$1.2M
Annual property tax
$30K
$26K
Walk score
48
58
Density
suburban
suburban
Summary: Tenafly leads in 4 of 6 metrics. It edges out on commute to new york city, median home price, annual property tax, walk score. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.
Character & vibe
Demarest
One of Bergen County's smallest and most well-regarded boroughs. Northern Valley SD earns a perfect 10 and the community is quietly well-established without being showy.
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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 Demarest if you...
- ·Drawn to the quiet character
Pick Tenafly if you...
- ·Want the shortest commute to New York City
- ·Need to keep your home budget in check
- ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
- ·Want lower annual property taxes
Still deciding?
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