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Englewood 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
7/10
10/10
Commute to New York City
40 min
47 min
Median home price
$606K
$1.2M
Annual property tax
$13K
$26K
Walk score
72
58
Density
urban
suburban

Summary: Englewood 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

Englewood

Bergen County's most vibrant and diverse city.

artsywalkablecommunity

Tenafly

Bergen County's crown jewel. Top 1% school district nationally, large lots, discretely wealthy.

quietcommunity

Who should pick which?

Pick Englewood 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

Pick Tenafly if you...

  • ·Prioritize top-rated schools above all else
  • ·Drawn to the quiet character

Still deciding?

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