At a Glance
Median Income
$208,088
$105,188 per capita
Home Value
$974,300
Zillow: $1,330,225
Median Rent
$3,143/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
6/100K
466/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
79.2%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.5%
5.5% smoking rate
How Tenafly Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tenafly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tenafly a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tenafly residents earn a median household income of $208,088 , which is 177% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $105,188. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,374 business establishments, including 1,968 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tenafly is $974,300 , 246% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,330,225. Median rent is $3,143/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Tenafly reports 6 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 98% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 466/100K.
Education
79.2% of adults in Tenafly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(135% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tenafly has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population15,252
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density3,323/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born38.1%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$208,088
Per Capita$105,188
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
A
Home Value$974,300
Rent$3,143
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$1,330,225
Housing Units5,247
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
C
Violent6/100K
Property466/100K
Health
Obesity20.5%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking5.5%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation275 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+79.2%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+45.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute42 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries35
Did You Know?
The median home in Tenafly was built in 1957.
13.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
38.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 1,968 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.