Englewood, New Jersey Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Englewood, NJ Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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A
Education Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Englewood | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,605 | 9,334,304 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5982.4 | 1071.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.64% | 0.59% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.1 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 11,263 | 3,503,323 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Englewood grew by 5.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 29,605 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Englewood is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 24.0% of residents. That is 2.6 points above New Jersey as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,399 18.2% -1.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,246 21.1% -0.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,098 24.0% +2.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,093 17.2% +0.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New Jersey, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 53.3% of the people living in Englewood and men 46.7%.
- Women 53.3% New Jersey 50.9%
- Men 46.7% New Jersey 49.1%
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Economy
Englewood has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Englewood | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,887 | $103,817 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.29% | 4.37% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Englewood is about 1% lower than in New Jersey.
Housing
| Metric | Englewood | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $275,000 | $352,792 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,976 | $1,719 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.4% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Englewood is about 11.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,976 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Englewood spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 213 hours, about 8.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Englewood | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.5 | 26.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.1 | 52.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 213 | 218 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,599 | $6,764 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 17.5% | 16.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,339 | 14,317 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,696 | 2,109 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Englewood is about the same as in New Jersey.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Englewood has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Englewood | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.6% | 39.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | 2.61 | 2.53 |
Health
Englewood has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Englewood | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.6 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.6% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.7% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
Englewood, NJ Compared With Nearby Cities
How Englewood, NJ compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Englewood, NJ | 29,605 | $102,887 #3/3 | $275,000 #2/3 | 25.5 min #1/3 |
| Bergenfield, NJ | 28,486 | $128,091 | $595,833 | 28.7 min |
| Fort Lee, NJ | 39,670 | $107,946 | $108,874 | 31.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Englewood, New Jersey.
How many people live in Englewood, New Jersey?
About 29,605 people live in Englewood, New Jersey, in 11,263 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 42.1, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Englewood, New Jersey urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Englewood, New Jersey has 5,982 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 69 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Englewood, New Jersey an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 2.7 times the median household income ($275,000 against $102,887), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,976 a month takes about 23% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Englewood, New Jersey?
Unemployment in Englewood, New Jersey is 7.8%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Englewood, New Jersey?
41.6% of adults in Englewood, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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