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Teaneck, NJ


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Teaneck, New Jersey

Introduction to Teaneck, New Jersey

Teaneck, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 6 miles NE of Passaic, New Jersey and 11 miles N of New York, New York. The town is part of the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan statistical area. About 39,260 people live in Teaneck.

Teaneck History

On February 19, 1895, Teaneck was formed. Originally, part of this town belonged to the Ridgefield and Englewood Townships. It was incorporated on February 19, 1895 as a township. Though the meaning and origin of the name Teaneck is not known, many believe that it is after a Native American term meaning ‘the woods.’ However, others are of the opinion that the town of Teaneck was named after the Teneycks, a Dutch family that resided here.

Teaneck and nearby Attractions

  • Dahnert's Lake County Park
  • Morningside Park
  • Belskie Museum of Art and Science
  • Bergenfield Museum
  • Palisades Interstate Park
  • Riverbank State Park

Things To Do In Teaneck

There are several amusement parks in and around Teaneck. The town also offers a number of outdoor activities. Summer band concerts are organized each year in the Votee Park Band Shell. In addition, movies are shown in Votee Park.

Teaneck Transportation

La Guardia International is the closest major airport.

Teaneck Higher Education

Fairleigh Dickinson University is the local university.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyTeaneck Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Teaneck Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Teaneck Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 10%Teaneck Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Teaneck Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Teaneck College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Teaneck People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Teaneck Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Teaneck Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Teaneck, NJ

Comparing Teaneck 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
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men98
Racial Diversity910
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population96
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income108
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents24
Housing Recently Built12
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

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

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