Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Northern New Jersey's smallest luxury borough — 5,500 residents perched on the Palisades, ringed by Fortune-500 corporate campuses (LG, CNBC, Ferrari), feeding into NJ's #1-ranked public high school for 2026.
Typical Home Value (ZHVI)
$1.28M
+7.6% YoY (Zillow 2026)
Days on Market
~105
Thin luxury inventory
High School (NVD)
A+
#1 NJ 2026 · GreatSchools 10/10
NYC Commute
15 min
driving · 5 mi via GWB
Community Overview
Englewood Cliffs is a 1.1-square-mile borough sitting directly atop the Palisades cliffs — five miles and one bridge from Manhattan. Despite a population of just 5,500, it hosts a remarkable concentration of corporate headquarters along Sylvan Avenue: LG Electronics North America's 27-acre cliff-top campus, CNBC's global HQ, and the U.S. headquarters for Ferrari and Maserati. The combination of corporate gravity and Manhattan-adjacent luxury housing produces one of the highest median household incomes in New Jersey at $230,611.
The borough's population skews older (median age 49.8) and is 47.3% Asian-American — among the highest concentrations of any New Jersey town, with a deep Korean-American executive community anchored by LG. Education attainment runs extraordinarily high: 76.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, with 42.1% holding graduate or professional degrees.
The 2020s have brought the borough's first significant new-construction wave in decades. The Sylvan — a 112-unit luxury townhome project — is targeted at empty-nesters downsizing from estates while staying inside the Northern Valley Regional school sending district. Single-family pricing ranges from established luxury inland at $1.5M–$3M, to Palisades cliff trophy homes that recently set a borough record at $5.4M (645 Summit Street, March 2026).
Education
Englewood Cliffs operates its own K-8 district — Niche grade A — and sends high school students to Northern Valley Regional HS at Demarest, ranked #1 in New Jersey for 2026 by Niche with a GreatSchools rating of 10/10.
Upper School (3–8)
266 students. Math 83%, Reading 93%. Top 5% of NJ schools.
North Cliff School (PK–2)
156 students. Top 20% of NJ public schools.
NVD High School
GreatSchools 10/10. #1 in NJ for 2026 (Niche). Algebra II 100% proficient.
Corporate Partnership
LG Community Science Center supports STEM programming for the local district.
Transportation & Commute
Englewood Cliffs sits five miles from Manhattan, accessed directly via the George Washington Bridge. Off-peak driving to Upper Manhattan runs about 15 minutes; peak GWB traffic stretches the trip to 30–45 minutes. There is no rail station — the borough is fundamentally car-oriented — but NJ Transit Bus 156 provides a direct ~60-minute ride to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Drive (off-peak)
~15 min
Bus 156
~60 min
Distance
5 miles
Demographics & Community
Englewood Cliffs is small, wealthy, highly educated, and internationally diverse. Of approximately 5,499 residents, 47.3% identify as Asian-American — the largest demographic group — with a deep Korean-American executive community anchored by LG's North American headquarters. The median household income of $230,611 places the borough among New Jersey's wealthiest, and 76.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
5,499
Median Income
$230,611
Bachelor's+
76.9%
Median Age
49.8
Asian-American
47.3%
Homeownership
83.8%
Dining & Lifestyle
For a borough this size, the dining bench runs deep. Giovanni's Bicycle Club has been a fine-Italian benchmark since 1969. Lefkes brings upscale Greek seafood, while Cliffs Steakhouse anchors the prime-steak tier. The Korean dining scene — The Kalbi BBQ, MORU modern Korean — reflects the borough's Korean-American executive community.
Giovanni's Bicycle Club
Fine Italian, established 1969
Lefkes
Upscale Greek seafood
Cliffs Steakhouse
Classic prime steakhouse
The Kalbi
Korean BBQ
Lulu
Mediterranean
Grissini
Northern Italian
MORU
Modern Korean
Brownstone Pancake Factory
Brunch institution
2026 Market Insights
Englewood Cliffs sits among the most competitive luxury submarkets in Northern New Jersey for 2026. With only 24 active luxury listings (median list $2.59M) in a borough of 5,500 residents, supply is structurally thin — single transactions can swing the headline median dramatically. The Zillow ZHVI of $1,279,711 (+7.6% YoY) is the most reliable "typical home" indicator.
Days-on-market run roughly 105 — slow by Bergen standards but typical for the high-priced bracket. The borough set a new sale record of $5.4M in March 2026 (645 Summit Street). The Sylvan townhome project is the first meaningful new-construction supply in years, absorbed primarily by empty-nesters keeping their NVD school-district eligibility.
Broader NJ forecasts point to 2–4% appreciation through 2026 — Englewood Cliffs is tracking ahead. Mortgage rates in the 6–6.5% band have softened bidding-war intensity from 2021–22 peaks, but Manhattan-adjacent location, NVD high school feed, and corporate cluster keep demand structurally firm.
Real Estate Snapshot
Source: Zillow & Redfin (2026)
Neighborhoods
Hudson Terrace / Palisades Cliff
Estate properties perched on the Palisades with Manhattan skyline views — the borough's trophy tier.
$3M – $5M+
Sylvan Avenue Corridor
Mixed corporate/residential along Route 9W — site of The Sylvan luxury townhome development; new construction $2M–$4M.
$2M – $4M
East Bayview / Hollywood Avenue
Established luxury single-family on quiet inland streets — the borough's mid-tier estate stock.
$1.5M – $3M
Summit Street area
Set the borough's sale record at $5.4M in March 2026 — top-tier large-lot estates with full Hudson exposure.
$2.5M – $5.4M
Quick Profile
Points of Interest
Palisades Interstate Park
Park & RecreationCliff-top trails, Ross Dock, Englewood Picnic Area, Undercliff and Alpine Picnic Areas, Bloomer's Beach Snack Shack — direct access to the Hudson cliff system.
LG North American Headquarters
Corporate CampusLG Electronics' 27-acre Hudson cliff campus opened in 2019 — anchor of the Sylvan Avenue corporate corridor and the borough's tax base.
CNBC Global Headquarters
MediaNBCUniversal's business news network is headquartered at 900 Sylvan Avenue — one of the largest production facilities outside Manhattan.
Ferrari & Maserati North America
CorporateBoth Italian marque headquarters call Englewood Cliffs home — a quiet badge of the borough's corporate stature.
The Sylvan (new development)
New ConstructionPhase-1 luxury townhome project on Sylvan Avenue — 112 three-bedroom units, designed for empty-nesters downsizing from estates.
Northern Valley Regional HS at Demarest
EducationThe receiving high school for Englewood Cliffs students — ranked #1 in New Jersey for 2026 by Niche, GreatSchools 10/10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical home price in Englewood Cliffs in 2026?
Zillow's Home Value Index for Englewood Cliffs reads $1,279,711 (+7.6% YoY) as of early 2026, with the 07632 ZIP at $1,347,377. Redfin's monthly medians swing widely on a small sample — March 2026 showed $1.4M, while February surfaced a $3.85M reading driven by a few luxury closings. The luxury segment has 24 active listings with a median list price of $2.59M, and Englewood Cliffs set a new town record at $5.4M in March 2026 (645 Summit Street).
How are Englewood Cliffs schools rated?
Englewood Cliffs operates its own K-8 district (Niche grade A) — Upper School (grades 3–8) ranks in the top 5% of NJ, with 83% math and 93% reading proficiency versus 42%/49% NJ averages. North Cliff School (PK-2) ranks in the top 20% of NJ. High school students attend Northern Valley Regional HS at Demarest — ranked #1 in New Jersey for 2026 by Niche with GreatSchools 10/10.
How long is the commute from Englewood Cliffs to Manhattan?
Englewood Cliffs is just 5 miles from Manhattan via the George Washington Bridge — driving runs about 15 minutes off-peak. NJ Transit Bus 156 provides direct service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in approximately 60 minutes. The borough has no rail station and is largely car-dependent — Walk Score is low outside the Sylvan Avenue commercial spine.
What corporate employers are based in Englewood Cliffs?
The Sylvan Avenue corridor hosts a remarkable concentration of corporate headquarters for a town of just 5,500 residents: LG Electronics North America (27-acre cliff-top campus opened 2019), CNBC global HQ (900 Sylvan Ave), Ferrari North America, and Maserati North America. LG also operates a Community Science Center supporting STEM education in the school district.
What is the demographic profile of Englewood Cliffs?
Englewood Cliffs has approximately 5,499 residents (2026), with a median household income of $230,611 — among the highest in New Jersey. 76.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32.6% bachelor's + 42.1% graduate/professional). The borough is 47.3% Asian and 43.7% White, with a substantial Korean-American community. Median age is 49.8 and the homeownership rate is 83.8%.
What types of homes are available in Englewood Cliffs?
The market is overwhelmingly single-family detached estates — Hudson Terrace / Palisades cliff homes at $3M–$5M+, established luxury inland on East Bayview and Hollywood Avenue at $1.5M–$3M, and the new Sylvan Avenue corridor with townhome inventory $2M–$4M. The Sylvan (Phase 1: 112 three-bedroom luxury townhomes) is bringing the borough's first meaningful right-sizing inventory online.
Why do international buyers choose Englewood Cliffs?
Three structural pulls: closest Hudson cliff luxury to Manhattan with no rail transfer (15-min drive); the receiving high school (NVD) is ranked #1 in NJ for 2026 — drawing families willing to pay a premium for guaranteed access; and the Korean-American corporate ecosystem (LG, CNBC, financial services) creates a built-in international community of executives and their families.
How is the 2026 Englewood Cliffs market trending?
Englewood Cliffs is one of Northern New Jersey's most competitive luxury submarkets in 2026. Inventory is thin (24 active luxury listings), days-on-market run roughly 105 due to the high-priced bracket, and well-located trophy homes still draw multiple offers. Broader NJ forecasts call for 2–4% appreciation through 2026; Englewood Cliffs is tracking ahead with the Zillow ZHVI up 7.6% YoY.
Data Sources & References
Real Estate: Zillow ZHVI (2026), Redfin Englewood Cliffs (2026), ROI-NJ market reports.
Schools: Niche, GreatSchools.org, Public School Review (2025-26).
Demographics: U.S. Census (Census Reporter ACS), Data USA, World Population Review (2026).
Transit: NJ Transit, Walk Score, Moovit.
Data refreshed May 2026. Verify with a licensed agent before any real estate decision.
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