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Teaneck, NJ


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Teaneck, New Jersey

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

The People and Families of Teaneck

In Teaneck, about 55% of adults are married. Teaneck has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Approximately 44% of Teaneck is non-white. In Teaneck you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Teaneck had a median family income of $84,791. It turns out that people in Teaneck tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that the town is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($46,125) in Teaneck than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Teaneck Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Teaneck, about 78% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places. The average property tax bill in Teaneck is higher than that of most other communities in New Jersey.

Commuting

In Teaneck, 78% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in the town is the public transportation system.

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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