Englewood, NJ
A small city of ~30,000 with the closest GWB access in Bergen County, downtown Walk Score 95-96 (Walker's Paradise), bergenPAC cultural anchor, and a wide housing spectrum from middle-class West Side blocks to East Hill multi-million-dollar estates.
Median Sale Price
$678K
+5.7% YoY (Redfin Mar 2026)
Walk Score (downtown)
95-96
Walker's Paradise — rare for Bergen
NYC Commute
5 min
to GWB on-ramp via Route 4
bergenPAC
1,367
seats · 200+ shows/year
Community Overview
Englewood is a small city in eastern Bergen County of approximately 29,638 residents — distinct from its smaller, wealthier neighbor Englewood Cliffs. The two are often confused but very different: Englewood is a city, with a walkable downtown (Walk Score 95-96 — exceptional for Bergen County), genuine racial / ethnic diversity, and a wide housing spectrum from middle-class West Side blocks to East Hill multi-million-dollar estates.
The city has the closest direct GWB access of any Bergen town — 5 minutes to the bridge on-ramp via Route 4. The cultural anchor is bergenPAC (Bergen Performing Arts Center) — a 1,367-seat regional venue staging 200+ shows per year (concerts, comedy, touring acts) and operating a major performing-arts school. Englewood Hospital & Medical Center is one of the borough's largest employers.
Real estate runs the full spectrum. The 2026 market: Redfin median sale $678,000 (+5.7% YoY) — outpacing Bergen County's +1.7%. East Hill (eastern section bordering Englewood Cliffs / Tenafly) is the premium tier with estate-scale lots; East Hill listings regularly clear $3M-$5M+ and have historically been home to celebrities and dignitaries. Local brokers describe Englewood as undervalued vs. Bergen peers because the city school district's ratings depress comparable-quality pricing — buyers without school-age children, or using private/parochial/Academies magnet, find substantial value.
Education
Englewood Public School District has two distinct high-school tracks sharing one campus. Reported honestly: Dwight Morrow HS holds GreatSchools 3/10, Niche B+ (3.48/5). 1,078 students, 13:1 ratio. State proficiency: 21% math, 58% reading. As a true city district, ratings sit below affluent suburban Bergen peers (Tenafly, Demarest, Cresskill, Northern Highlands). The Academies @ Englewood — selective state-funded magnet drawing students countywide — is the alternative on the same campus with 5 academies and ~99% college matriculation.
Dwight Morrow High School
GreatSchools 3/10. Niche B+. 1,078 students. Math 21%, reading 58%.
Academies @ Englewood
Selective magnet, 5 academies (Finance, IT, Law, Pre-Eng, BioMed). ~99% college matriculation. #17 Niche Standout in NJ.
School District Note
Englewood is a city, not an affluent suburb. Comprehensive-track ratings depress vs. peer towns.
Alternatives
Many East Hill families use private / parochial schools or commute to Tenafly / Englewood Cliffs schools.
Transportation & Commute
Englewood has the closest direct GWB access of any Bergen town — about 5 minutes to the GWB on-ramp via Route 4. NJ Transit Bus 178 runs from Dean St & Palisade Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 15-30 minutes with a ~53-minute ride; Spanish Transportation jitneys also serve the GWB Bus Terminal at 179th St. There is no commuter rail (the dormant Northern Branch is a long-discussed light-rail proposal). Walk Score: 59 citywide, but 95-96 along the Palisade Avenue downtown corridor — Walker's Paradise territory, exceptional for Bergen County.
Drive to GWB
5 min
Bus 178
~53 min
Walk Score (downtown)
95-96
Demographics & Community
Englewood is significantly more diverse than its Bergen suburban peers, with substantial African-American, Hispanic, and immigrant populations alongside white and Asian residents. Race/ethnicity: 32% Hispanic, 30.4% White, 18.9% Black, with the remainder Asian and other. 36.4% of residents are foreign-born. Median household income is $102,571, per-capita $59,017, with a 9.2% poverty rate (higher than affluent suburb peers reflecting the diverse income mix). Homeownership: 54.5% (lower than suburban peers). The Jewish community is significant with multiple synagogues, kosher dining, and day schools.
Population
29,638
Median Income
$102,571
Foreign-born
36.4%
Hispanic / White / Black
32/30/19%
Median Age
41.5
Homeownership
54.5%
Dining & Lifestyle
Downtown Englewood's Palisade Avenue and Dean Street form the densest restaurant corridor in northern Bergen County — kosher delis (reflecting the Modern Orthodox community), Asian, Latin (reflecting the 32% Hispanic population), Italian, and upscale options all packed into a Walk Score 95-96 commercial spine. bergenPAC is the cultural keystone — 200+ shows annually plus a major performing-arts school. East Hill families also routinely use Tenafly's wider dining scene a few minutes north.
Palisade Avenue dining cluster
Dense corridor: kosher, Asian, Latin, Italian, upscale
Dean Street restaurants
Secondary downtown dining strip
bergenPAC pre-show dining
Walk-to options for theater patrons
Modern Orthodox kosher dining
Reflecting Englewood's substantial Orthodox community
East Hill / Tenafly border options
Easy access to Tenafly's wider dining scene
Latin / Hispanic dining
Reflecting the 32% Hispanic population
2026 Market Insights
Englewood's 2026 market is outperforming Bergen County overall — Redfin's March 2026 median sale of $678,000 is up 5.7% YoY, vs. Bergen's +1.7% to $760K median. The 5.7% gain in a city with a school-quality discount supports the local broker thesis that Englewood is undervalued vs. peers. Days on market: 62 median (flat YoY); average DOM 114 days (vs. 69 prior year), suggesting price discovery on higher-end and unique properties is taking longer in a higher-rate environment.
East Hill remains the premium tier — largely insulated from city-school perception because of its Tenafly-adjacent character and acre-plus lots. East Hill 2025-2026 luxury market has remained tight on inventory with strong demand from buyers seeking Manhattan proximity (5-min GWB access) at a discount to Greenwich/Westchester equivalents. Listings frequently clear $3M-$5M+.
Real Estate Snapshot
Source: Redfin (Mar 2026), Zillow (2026)
Neighborhoods
East Hill
The prestigious section bordering Englewood Cliffs / Tenafly — estate-scale lots, gated compounds, new-construction luxury homes. Premium tier insulated from city-school perception due to its Tenafly-adjacent character.
$3M – $5M+
West Side / West Englewood
Middle-class single-family blocks — entry-priced for the city. Substantial value tier.
$500K – $850K
Bergen-Lincoln
Older urban core neighborhoods near downtown — walkable, denser housing.
$450K – $750K
Englewood Heights
Established residential pocket — mix of mid-century colonials and capes.
$600K – $950K
Quick Profile
Points of Interest
bergenPAC
Performing Arts1,367-seat regional theater downtown — 200+ shows/year (concerts, comedy, touring acts) plus a major performing-arts school. The borough's cultural anchor.
Downtown Palisade Avenue
DowntownWalk Score 95-96 (Walker's Paradise) — exceptional for Bergen County. Dense restaurant cluster, kosher delis, Asian, Latin, Italian, upscale options.
Flat Rock Brook Nature Center
Nature150-acre preserve — trails, ponds, environmental education programs.
Mackay Park
ParkCommunity park with ice rink, pool, sports fields, playgrounds.
Englewood Hospital & Medical Center
HealthcareMajor regional hospital and one of the borough's largest employers — anchor of the local economy.
East Hill Estates
LuxuryThe borough's most prestigious section — historically home to celebrities and dignitaries (Eddie Murphy famously owned an estate here). Estates clearing $3M-$5M+.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Englewood in 2026?
Redfin's March 2026 median sale price is $678,000 (+5.7% YoY) — outpacing Bergen County overall (+1.7% to $760K). Average sale price is $787,321; median list price ~$724,500. Zillow's home value index is $608,368 (+0.5% YoY). Median days on market is 62 (flat YoY); average DOM is 114 days. Hot homes sell ~4% above asking.
How does Englewood differ from Englewood Cliffs?
Despite the similar names, the two are very different. Englewood is a city of ~30,000 with a walkable downtown (Walk Score 95-96), bergenPAC cultural anchor, and substantial diversity (32% Hispanic, 30% White, 19% Black). Median household income $102K. Englewood Cliffs is a much smaller borough (~5,500) of estates atop the Palisades — 47% Asian, $231K median income, no walkable downtown. Englewood is more urban / affordable / diverse; Englewood Cliffs is more suburban / luxury / homogeneous.
How are Englewood schools rated?
Reported honestly: Dwight Morrow High School holds GreatSchools 3/10 and Niche B+ (3.48/5), with 1,078 students. Math proficiency is 21%, reading 58%. As a true city district, Englewood's comprehensive-track ratings sit below those of affluent suburban Bergen peers like Tenafly or Demarest. The Academies @ Englewood — a selective state-funded magnet on the same campus — offers a top-tier alternative with 5 academies (Finance, Information Systems, Law/Public Safety, Pre-Engineering, BioMedicine) and ~99% college matriculation, ranked #17 Niche Standout HS in NJ.
How long is the commute from Englewood to Manhattan?
Englewood has the closest direct GWB access of any Bergen town — 5 minutes to the GWB on-ramp via Route 4. NJ Transit Bus 178 from Dean St & Palisade Ave runs to Port Authority every 15-30 minutes with a ~53-minute ride. There is no commuter rail. Walk Score: 59 citywide, 95-96 downtown along Palisade Ave.
What is the demographic profile of Englewood?
Englewood has approximately 29,638 residents — significantly more diverse than its Bergen suburban peers. Race/ethnicity: 32% Hispanic, 30.4% White, 18.9% Black, with the balance Asian and other. 36.4% foreign-born. Median household income $102,571, per-capita $59,017. Median age 41.5. Homeownership: 54.5% (lower than suburban peers reflecting more rental stock). Density: 6,017/sq mi over 4.9 sq mi.
Why is Englewood considered undervalued?
Local brokers frequently describe Englewood as undervalued relative to Bergen peers because the city school district's ratings depress comparable-quality housing prices versus Tenafly, Cresskill, or Demarest. Buyers willing to use private/parochial schools, the Academies magnet, or who don't have school-age children find substantial value — especially in larger pre-war homes near downtown. East Hill remains the premium tier insulated from school perception due to its Tenafly-adjacent character; East Hill estates clear $3M-$5M+.
Data Sources & References
Real Estate: Redfin Englewood (Mar 2026), Zillow ZHVI (2026), Redfin East Hill Luxury data.
Schools: Niche Dwight Morrow / Academies, GreatSchools, NJ DOE District Profile 2025-26.
Demographics: Data USA, U.S. Census, Census Reporter.
Transit & Culture: NJ Transit, Walk Score, bergenPAC, Rome2Rio.
Data refreshed May 2026. Verify with a licensed agent before any real estate decision.