Population 15,452 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tenafly
Household size in Tenafly
| Period | Tenafly | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.06 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.10 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.10 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.93 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Tenafly is a place of big households: 2.93 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.06, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Tenafly
| Period | Tenafly | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Tenafly is 43.4 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.6, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Tenafly
| Period | Tenafly | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Tenafly: 8.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Tenafly
Renters in Tenafly
| Period | Tenafly | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.1% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Tenafly own their homes; 28.1% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly four in ten owners (37.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southwest. The renter share is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Tenafly
| Period | Tenafly | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.3% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Tenafly than nationally: 6.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Compared with other New Jersey cities, though, Tenafly has a higher vacancy rate than most.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Tenafly
| Period | Tenafly | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Tenafly is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1949 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Tenafly
| Period | Tenafly | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,794 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,853 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,238 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,271 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,477 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Tenafly costs $3,271 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,477 a month since 2006–10, up 82%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Tenafly
Bachelor's degrees in Tenafly
| Period | Tenafly | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.9% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 74.5% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 82.0% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 78.4% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Tenafly is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (78.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 17 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Tenafly
| Period | Tenafly | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.9% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.6% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.7% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Tenafly: 98.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Tenafly
| Period | Tenafly | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Tenafly: 6.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Tenafly compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenafly | 2.93 | 43.4 | 8.5% | 28.1% | 6.4% | 1962 | $3,271 | 78.4% | 98.7% | 6.4% |
| Cresskill | 2.92 | 45.2 | 4.1% | 22.0% | 5.5% | 1966 | $2,834 | 61.2% | 95.5% | 5.2% |
| Bergenfield | 3.16 | 40.5 | 7.4% | 30.4% | 2.9% | 1954 | $1,931 | 49.0% | 91.5% | 5.8% |
| Dumont | 3.09 | 41.6 | 11.1% | 26.7% | 5.8% | 1951 | $1,944 | 50.9% | 96.3% | 4.2% |
| Englewood | 2.68 | 42.7 | 19.0% | 45.4% | 5.7% | 1962 | $2,069 | 45.3% | 90.9% | 7.4% |
| DeMarest | 2.98 | 45.3 | 3.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1974 | $3,446 | 74.3% | 98.3% | 7.5% |
| Haworth | 3.04 | 47.8 | 5.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 1954 | $3,213 | 65.6% | 95.1% | 2.7% |
| Englewood Cliffs | 2.69 | 50.3 | 7.9% | 16.5% | 5.1% | 1972 | $3,355 | 74.1% | 95.2% | 4.6% |
| New Milford | 2.81 | 40.9 | 6.7% | 38.8% | 3.4% | 1954 | $2,358 | 47.0% | 94.7% | 5.7% |
| Alpine | 3.04 | 46.0 | 6.2% | 11.9% | 10.4% | 1976 | $2,563 | 74.2% | 96.6% | 5.8% |
| Teaneck | 3.05 | 40.1 | 7.9% | 22.6% | 4.6% | 1949 | $2,236 | 58.7% | 94.5% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Tenafly. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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