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Tenafly, New Jersey

Introduction to Tenafly, New Jersey

Tenafly, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 3 miles W of Yonkers, New York and 12 miles N of New York, New York. The town is part of the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan statistical area. About 13,806 people live in Tenafly.

Tenafly History

During the late 1600s, the present day Tenafly was settled for the first time by the Dutch. It derived its name from the Dutch term "Tiene Vly" meaning "garden meadow." It was incorporated on January 24, 1894 as a borough.

Tenafly and nearby Attractions

  • African Art Museum of the Sma
  • Davis Johnson Park
  • Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
  • Pascack Brook County Park
  • Bergenfield Museum
  • Wave Hill

Things To Do In Tenafly

Tenafly offers many recreational activities. You can visit the museums and historic sites to explore the past of the town. In addition, there are many restaurants, theaters, and art galleries in Tenafly.

Tenafly Transportation

Teterboro Airport is the nearest major airport.

Tenafly Higher Education

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Yeshiva University, Cuny Bronx Community College, Manhattan College and Monroe College - Bronx Campus are all close to the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyTenafly Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyTenafly College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Tenafly Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Tenafly Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Tenafly Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Tenafly Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Tenafly Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Tenafly Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Tenafly People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Tenafly, NJ

Comparing Tenafly 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 Men108
Well-Paid Single Women108
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity98
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old56

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone22
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime98

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