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Englewood Cliffs, NJ


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Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Englewood Cliffs, 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 town is conveniently located inside the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. There are an estimated 5,322 people in Englewood Cliffs.

The People and Families of Englewood Cliffs

In Englewood Cliffs, about 65% of adults are married. Many folks in Englewood Cliffs are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Approximately 33% of Englewood Cliffs is non-white. In New Jersey, the town is known for its racial diversity.

Englewood Cliffs has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Englewood Cliffs had a median family income of $113,187. Englewood Cliffs has more than its share of wealthy families and people. You won't find a lot of people in the town living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Englewood Cliffs. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($23,150) in Englewood Cliffs. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Englewood Cliffs Housing

Approximately 92% of housing in Englewood Cliffs is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Englewood Cliffs, 81% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the town is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyEnglewood Cliffs Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Englewood Cliffs Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Englewood Cliffs College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Englewood Cliffs Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Englewood Cliffs Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Englewood Cliffs Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Englewood Cliffs Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Englewood Cliffs People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Englewood Cliffs Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Comparing Englewood Cliffs 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Women108
Well-Paid Single Men97
Racial Diversity99
Female Share of the Population89
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Property Taxes13
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime85

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