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Englewood.
About
Life in Englewood
If you're considering Englewood, you're looking at a compact urban neighborhood with solid fundamentals and genuine access to New York City. The cost of living is moderately high—median rent runs around $1,977 monthly and homes average $544,100—but median household income sits at over $101,000, which means many residents here are managing it. The city is genuinely diverse with meaningful White, Black, Asian, and Latino communities, and it has a real neighborhood feel despite being 100% urban.
Englewood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Foreign-Born
36.4%
Broadband Internet
92.6%
of households
Population Growth
+2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics36.4% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Englewood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Englewood, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (21.8%), and 29.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.4%
of residents
65 and Older
18.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.1%
of households
Married Couples
44.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.61
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Englewood
In Englewood, rent runs 15% above the NJ average, and home values are 20% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
54.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1959
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $629,116 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NJ
Unemployment in Englewood
Unemployment in Englewood is close to the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Englewood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.9 min avg
How Englewood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Englewood, most residents drive alone to work (57%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 30% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Englewood runs 30% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
230
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
992.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Englewood Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bergen County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bergen County, which includes Englewood, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Flash Flood | $12,500 |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $105,500 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $548,000 |
| 2019 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $340,000 |
| 2018 | 36 | Flash Flood | $529,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bergen County, county-wide
Englewood is about 3% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bergen County, which includes Englewood, is typically good — 258 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
258
per year
Moderate Days
101
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Bergen County, county-wide
Englewood is about 3% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Englewood has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.4"
Annual Snowfall
29.8"
Hot Days/Year
29
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
89
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 3.28" |
| Feb | 43°F | 27°F | 2.82" |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 4.09" |
| Apr | 63°F | 44°F | 3.97" |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 4.25" |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.45" |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 4.25" |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.11" |
| Oct | 67°F | 48°F | 3.73" |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 3.30" |
| Dec | 45°F | 31°F | 4.10" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Englewood
Englewood has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Holy Name Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2 mi away · Teaneck
New York State Psychiatric Institute
Psychiatric · 3.7 mi away · New York
Bronx VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 4 mi away · Bronx
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Englewood
Englewood's student/teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 46.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Englewood (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 28,663 students · in-state tuition $65,622 · 89% graduate · median earnings $90,957 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
12.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 18,623 students · in-state tuition $5,170 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,784 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 16,289 students · in-state tuition $7,382 · 59% graduate · median earnings $70,502 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 16,154 students · in-state tuition $7,462 · 72% graduate · median earnings $83,742 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY New York City College of Technology
13.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 13,580 students · in-state tuition $7,332 · 32% graduate · median earnings $57,019 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,550 students · in-state tuition $7,538 · 57% graduate · median earnings $68,324 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: General Grant National Memorial, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Englewood
Englewood has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being General Grant National Memorial (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
5 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
5 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awayPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
11 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
11 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
12 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayPublic Libraries in Englewood
Englewood Library
31 Engle Street, Englewood
Cities Near Englewood
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Englewood FAQ
Is Englewood, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Englewood's median rent is $1,977/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $102,571/year. Median home value is $544,100.
Is Englewood, New Jersey safe?⌄
Englewood's violent crime rate was 230 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 992 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Englewood, New Jersey?⌄
Englewood has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Englewood, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Englewood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,977/month and median household income is $102,571/year. The median home value is $544,100. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Englewood, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Englewood is 31 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from