Teaneck vs Englewood: Which Bergen County Town Is Right for You?

These two towns come up in almost every conversation I have with buyers looking at the George Washington Bridge corridor. They share a border, a school-first reputation, and a similar price band, so the decision usually comes down to the shape of your daily life. Below is the comparison I walk clients through, using the same sourced figures as our Teaneck and Englewood town guides.

How Do Teaneck and Englewood Compare at a Glance?

Teaneck is Bergen County's largest township, with roughly 40,000 residents spread across about six square miles of tree-lined streets and generous lots. Englewood is a smaller, denser city of about 12 miles from the George Washington Bridge, with a genuine downtown core along Palisade Avenue.

In practical terms, Teaneck gives you more house and more land for the money, while Englewood gives you a walkable center and a shorter drive to the bridge.

What Do Homes Cost in Each Town?

Teaneck's median home value ran about $702,000 in September 2026, based on Redfin data for the 07666 ZIP code that covers the township. The housing stock is a mix of mid-century ranches, colonials, and newer construction, and the lot sizes are noticeably larger than in most neighboring boroughs.

Englewood's median sits lower, in the $609,000 to $678,000 range depending on the source and property type, with our town guide using about $663,000. That gap buys roughly $40,000 of extra purchasing power in Englewood, though the towns trade places block by block once you get into renovated colonials near MacKay Park or the larger lots on Teaneck's west side.

Englewood's rental market is also active, with two-bedrooms averaging roughly $2,700 to $2,950 per month. For the full budget math, see our Bergen County affordability guide.

How Do Property Taxes Compare?

This is where the two towns are closer than most buyers expect. Teaneck's average residential property tax bill was about $14,400 in 2025, with an effective rate near 2.2 percent. Englewood's average residential bill was $14,778 in 2025, on a general tax rate of 3.116 per $100 of assessed value and an effective rate of 2.088 percent.

The tax line is nearly a wash. Both towns land near the Bergen County average of about $14,564 and well below the county's highest-tax villages, so do not let taxes decide this comparison. Our Teaneck property tax guide and the countywide tax breakdown have the details.

Which Town Has the Better Schools?

Both towns are school-first choices, but they are school-first in different ways. Teaneck Public Schools made national history in the 1964-65 year as the first district in the country to voluntarily integrate, and that commitment to a diverse student body still defines the experience. The district runs pre-K through 12th grade across eight schools, feeding into Teaneck High School. Our Teaneck schools guide covers the full feeder pattern.

Englewood's public district serves the city K-12, and the town is also home to Dwight-Englewood School, a private, nationally recognized option that draws families from across the region. That presence is one reason Englewood's buyer pool includes households that would otherwise look at Tenafly or Ridgewood.

How Long Is the Commute to NYC?

Neither town has its own train station, so the bus is the workhorse for both. From Teaneck, NJ Transit routes 166, 167, and 177 run direct to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, with door-to-door times of roughly 40 to 65 minutes depending on traffic and your stop. The George Washington Bridge is about 10 to 15 minutes away by car off-peak.

From Englewood, NJ Transit routes 166 and 167 also run to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, with Manhattan commutes of roughly 20 to 35 minutes and 40 to 60 minutes in heavier traffic. Englewood's edge is that it sits closer to the bridge and the ferry landings. Compare every town side by side on our commute times grid.

What Is Daily Life Like in Each?

Teaneck feels like a classic first-ring suburb: wide streets, front lawns, block parties, and a civic life built around youth sports and a very involved parent community.

Englewood feels more urban in the best sense. Palisade Avenue has a real restaurant and arts scene, and you can walk to dinner or a coffee without getting in the car. Our Englewood dining guide shows what that looks like on a Friday night.

Which Town Is Right for You?

Choose Teaneck if you want more square footage and land for your money, a larger and more diverse school community, and a quieter residential rhythm. Choose Englewood if walkability, a downtown you can enjoy on foot, and a slightly lower entry price matter more than lot size.

If you are still early in the process, start with our moving to Teaneck guide or the moving to Englewood guide, then call me at (201) 970-3960 or email Scott@sellecksellsnj.com.