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Englewood, NJ


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Englewood, New Jersey

Englewood, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 4 miles SW of Yonkers, New York (center to center) and 10 miles N of New York, New York. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Englewood contains a population of approximately 26,203.

The People and Families of Englewood

In Englewood, about 44% of adults are married.

Approximately 58% of Englewood is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Englewood has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Englewood had a median family income of $67,194.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Englewood favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $136,775. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Englewood Housing

Englewood has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 59% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New Jersey, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Englewood, 73% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In Englewood, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

Of Note

High Points

Englewood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyEnglewood Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyEnglewood Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Englewood Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Englewood Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Englewood Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Englewood, NJ

Comparing Englewood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men85
Age of the Population84
Senior Citizens65
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents35
Housing Recently Built13
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime84

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