Cost of Living in Englewood, NJ

Population 29,342 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

156
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Englewood lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $498,000 — 63% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in New Jersey. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.5% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 7 miles southwest of Yonkers, Englewood falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Yonkers' $478,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 163
Rent 146

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Englewood

The median home value in Englewood is $497,500 — 63% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,925/month, 46% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $101,398/year is 36% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. New Jersey's top state income tax rate is 10.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.6%. The climate averages highs of 64.0°F and lows of 46.7°F. Overall, Englewood has a cost of living index of 156 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 56% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$497,500
63% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$606,097
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,925/mo
46% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,860/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.5x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.5%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,474
1 BR
$1,654
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,550
4 BR
$2,885
Owner-occupied 52.7%
Renter-occupied 47.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,925
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,539/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
31.7 min
17% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
59.8%
Carpooled
7.7%
Public transit
10.6%
Walked
7.1%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
12.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.8%
Total Sales Tax 6.6%
State rate 6.6%
Avg local rate -0.0%
Property Tax 2.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$101,398
36% above avg
Per Capita Income
$61,108
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
34% above avg
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Labor Force Participation
70.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.2%
Graduate degree 22.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43
Male median age 39.8
Female median age 44.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.0°F
Avg Low
46.7°F
Annual Precip
46.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404351637382878578675645
Low °F 262734445363696760483831
Precip" 3.282.824.093.973.944.254.454.254.113.733.304.10

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
55.9%
Good air days/yr
197
Max AQI recorded
245
PM2.5 days
91
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
12.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
3,064
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Englewood, NJ?

Englewood has a cost index of 156 (100 = national average). It is 56% above the national average.

What is average rent in Englewood, NJ?

The median gross rent in Englewood is $1,925 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Englewood?

The median home value in Englewood is $497,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Englewood?

The median household income in Englewood is $101,398 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Englewood, NJ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Englewood is 6.6%. The New Jersey state income tax top rate is 10.8%.

Is Englewood, NJ affordable?

Englewood is above average in cost of living, with an index of 156 — about 56% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Englewood?

Englewood has average high temperatures of 64.0°F and average lows of 46.7°F. Annual precipitation is 46.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Englewood at a Glance

Population
29,342
Median Income
$101,398
Home Value
$497,500
Median Rent
$1,925/mo
Unemployment
6.5%
Avg High Temp
64.0°F
Sales Tax
6.6%
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