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Hudson Palisades. GWB 3 Minutes Away.
LG. CNBC. Ferrari. Bergen's Lowest Tax Rate.
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→Englewood Cliffs is one of the most quietly extraordinary addresses in the New York metropolitan area. Perched on the western edge of the Hudson Palisades — a dramatic basalt ridge rising from the riverbank — this 2.12-square-mile borough of approximately 5,400 residents sits three minutes from the George Washington Bridge and commands elevated views of the Hudson River and Midtown Manhattan skyline from many of its residential lots. It is not a place that announces itself loudly. The streets are quiet, the lots are generous, the density is intentionally low, and the residents — 76.9% with college or graduate degrees, median household income $222,000+ — came here specifically for the combination of proximity and privacy that few places in New Jersey can offer.
What makes Englewood Cliffs singular in this guide is a combination of factors that don't occur together anywhere else in Bergen County: a general tax rate of 1.165% — one of the lowest in the county, enabled by a major corporate corridor on Sylvan Avenue hosting LG Electronics North America, CNBC, and Ferrari North America; a PreK–8 school district with a 9.1:1 ratio; a 47.3% Asian population including one of Bergen County's most significant Korean communities; and a luxury residential market with medians ranging from approximately $1.6M to $3.8M+. Forbes has ranked zip code 07632 among the most expensive in the United States.
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GWB 3 Minutes Away
Closest Bergen Co. borough to the bridge
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1.165% Tax Rate — Among Bergen's Lowest
LG · CNBC · Ferrari fund the commercial base
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Hudson Palisades Setting
Elevated Hudson River · Manhattan skyline views
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Ultra-Luxury Residential Market
Median $1.6M–$3.8M · Forbes top US zip code
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47% Asian · Significant Korean Community
Median HH income $222K · 77% college-educated
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Own PreK–8 · 9.1:1 Ratio
Exceptional elementary · HS at Dwight Morrow
Commute & Connectivity
Getting There From Here
Englewood Cliffs sits three minutes from the George Washington Bridge — the most direct Manhattan car commute in Bergen County, complemented by NJ Transit bus service to Port Authority.
George Washington Bridge
Via Palisade Ave / GWB approach · 1–2 miles
~3–5
minutes by car (off-peak)
Midtown Manhattan (Car)
Via GWB / Henry Hudson Pkwy · ~9 miles
~15–25
minutes by car (off-peak)
NYC Port Authority (Bus)
NJ Transit bus · multiple routes via GWB
~25–40
minutes by bus
Manhattan (Ferry option)
Drive to Port Imperial, Edgewater · NY Waterway
~8–12
minutes ferry crossing
Newark Liberty Airport
Via I-95 S / NJ Tpk S · ~18 miles
~25
minutes by car
Public Schools
Education That Raises Property Values
Englewood Cliffs runs its own PreK–8 district with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio, then sends students to Dwight Morrow High School / Academies at Englewood for grades 9–12.
| School | Grades | Type | Student:Teacher | Rating |
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| Lower School (PreK–5) Englewood Cliffs Public Schools · 2 schools total |
PreK – 5 | Public | 9.1 : 1 | B+ |
| Upper School (6–8) Englewood Cliffs Public Schools · 439 students total |
6 – 8 | Public | 9.1 : 1 | B+ |
| Dwight Morrow HS / Academies at Englewood Sending/receiving · Englewood · B+ Niche · magnet tracks |
9 – 12 | Public | 13.3 : 1 | B+ |
Englewood Cliffs PreK–8 district: 439 students · 9.1:1 ratio · Korean most common non-English home language (9.7%). High school at Dwight Morrow/Academies at Englewood (Englewood) — sending/receiving relationship. Many EC families also use private options including Dwight-Englewood School (D-E) across the border in Englewood. Bergen County Academies also eligible.
Neighborhood Life
What Makes Englewood Cliffs Englewood Cliffs
Explore the Palisades trails, corporate corridor, international dining, and ultra-exclusive residential character of Bergen County's most private luxury enclave.
Local Restaurants & Fine Dining
Englewood Cliffs' in-borough restaurant scene is refined and low-key — a collection of upscale restaurants and fine retail outlets along the borough's commercial strips. Residents describe "outstanding restaurants" as a local amenity, with the international character of the Korean and Asian community reflected in the dining choices.
Upscale · Refined · Local
Korean Dining & Community
With Korean being the most common non-English language in the borough's schools (9.7% of students) and 47.3% of the population identifying as Asian, Englewood Cliffs has a meaningful Korean dining presence — authentic restaurants and markets within and adjacent to the borough that serve one of Bergen County's most concentrated Korean professional communities.
Korean · Authentic · Community
Englewood Dining & bergenPAC (~5 min)
The city of Englewood — with bergenPAC, Palisade Avenue dining, and a vibrant cultural scene — is literally minutes away, extending Englewood Cliffs' dining and entertainment radius into one of Bergen County's most active downtown districts without requiring a significant drive.
~5 min · bergenPAC · Diverse
Fort Lee & Palisades Park (~10 min)
Adjacent Fort Lee and nearby Palisades Park extend Englewood Cliffs' commercial radius significantly — particularly for Korean grocery stores, Asian markets, and international retail that the borough's small commercial footprint doesn't fully cover in-borough.
~10 min · Asian Market · Fort Lee
Corporate Dining at Sylvan Avenue
The Sylvan Avenue corporate corridor — home to LG, CNBC, Ferrari, and other multinationals — includes restaurant and café options serving the significant daytime business population. The corporate-residential mix gives Englewood Cliffs an unusual economic texture for a borough of 5,400 residents.
Corporate Corridor · Sylvan Ave
Manhattan (~15–20 min by car)
With the GWB 3 minutes away and Midtown Manhattan 15–20 minutes by car off-peak, Englewood Cliffs residents treat all of Manhattan as their primary dining, cultural, and entertainment destination — a commuter advantage virtually unmatched in New Jersey.
~15–20 min · All of Manhattan
Palisades Interstate Park
The Hudson Palisades — the dramatic basalt cliffs that define Englewood Cliffs' geology and identity — are preserved as Palisades Interstate Park, running along the borough's eastern edge. Hiking trails above the Hudson River, scenic overlooks with Manhattan skyline views, and natural landscape that has been protected since 1900. The park is accessible from within the borough and represents one of the most spectacular natural amenities adjacent to any Bergen County residential community.
Palisades Cliffs · Manhattan Views · Trails
Residential Green Space & Large Lots
Englewood Cliffs' low density (2,512 people per square mile) and generous residential lots effectively make the entire borough a green, park-like environment. The combination of wooded hillside lots, setback requirements, and the preserved Palisades creates the spacious, private residential character that defines the borough's appeal.
Low Density · Wooded · Private
Palisades Interstate Parkway (PIP)
The PIP runs through Englewood Cliffs, connecting south to the GWB and north through the Palisades to Harriman State Park in New York. Cycling, running, and scenic drives along the Palisades ridge are accessible directly from the borough — an exceptional recreational corridor for residents who want nature without a long drive.
PIP · GWB · Harriman Access
Englewood Health (~5 min)
One of New Jersey's top-ranked hospital systems is literally 5 minutes south in Englewood — an extraordinary healthcare proximity for a small residential borough. HackensackUMC is approximately 15 minutes east. Englewood Cliffs residents have access to two world-class hospital systems at extremely short distances.
Top-Ranked · ~5 min · Englewood Health
Englewood Cliffs Public Library
Part of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System — the library serves a highly educated population (76.9% college/graduate degree holders) with strong programming and digital resources. A small but active community library in proportion to the borough's 5,400 residents.
Civic · BCCLS · Educated Community
LG Electronics · CNBC · Ferrari North America
The Sylvan Avenue corridor hosts the North American headquarters of LG Electronics, CNBC, Ferrari, and other major multinationals — generating substantial commercial tax revenue that subsidizes the borough's residential tax rate (1.165%). The corporate presence is the reason residents pay dramatically lower taxes than neighboring towns at comparable home values. This is the financial engine behind Englewood Cliffs' value proposition.
LG · CNBC · Ferrari · Tax Subsidy
47% Asian · Professional International Community
Englewood Cliffs has one of Bergen County's highest concentrations of Asian residents (47.3% — predominantly Korean and Chinese), with 46.3% of residents born outside the US. The community is overwhelmingly professional — per capita income $102,085, median household income $222,000+, 77% college-educated. The international professional enclave character distinguishes Englewood Cliffs from every other municipality in this guide.
47% Asian · $222K HH Income · International
Forbes Top US Zip Code · Most Expensive in NJ
Forbes has ranked zip code 07632 among the most expensive in the United States — a recognition of Englewood Cliffs' combination of Palisades location, GWB proximity, low tax rate, and luxury residential stock. It is among Bergen County's most exclusive addresses by any measure, and the data consistently validates that status.
Forbes · 07632 · Most Expensive NJ
In-Borough Fine Retail
Englewood Cliffs' in-borough commercial strip offers fine retail boutiques and upscale services appropriate to the borough's luxury residential character. The commercial footprint is intentionally small — Englewood Cliffs is primarily a residential enclave, not a retail destination. For major shopping, residents rely on the surrounding area.
Fine Retail · Low Density · In-Borough
Fort Lee & Paramus (~10–15 min)
Fort Lee's commercial strip (Korean groceries, upscale retail) is approximately 10 minutes south. Garden State Plaza in Paramus is approximately 15 minutes west. Tenafly's boutique downtown is approximately 10 minutes north. Englewood Cliffs residents have excellent access to diverse retail options in multiple directions without living adjacent to commercial sprawl.
~10–15 min · Multiple Options
Englewood Health (~5 min)
One of NJ's top-ranked hospital systems is 5 minutes south in Englewood — one of the shortest hospital-to-home distances of any residential community in Bergen County. A genuine quality-of-life advantage for a borough where the median resident age is 49.8 years.
~5 min · Top-Ranked · In-Area
By the Numbers
Englewood Cliffs at a Glance
Municipality Type
Borough
Bergen County · 2.12 sq mi
Population
~5,499
2026 est · one of Bergen's smallest
Median Sale Price
$1.6M–$3.8M
Forbes top US zip code · 07632
Tax Rate
1.165%
Among Bergen County's lowest
GWB by Car
~3 min
Closest Bergen Co. borough to bridge
Median HH Income
$222,192
Among highest in Bergen County
Zip Code
07632
Single zip borough
Asian Population
47.3%
Korean · Chinese · international professionals
Explore the Area
Similar Towns Near Englewood Cliffs
Buyers considering Englewood Cliffs often explore these neighboring Palisades corridor and Northern Bergen communities.
Englewood
Adjacent · bergenPAC · urban · diverse
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Tenafly
Adjacent north · top schools · walkable
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Alpine
North · ultra-luxury · Palisades · peer
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Fort Lee
South · GWB · Korean · high-rise
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Leonia
Adjacent · GWB corridor · charming
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Cresskill
Nearby · own K–12 · diverse · family
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Demarest
Nearby · NV Demarest HS · historic
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Closter
Nearby · NV Demarest HS · village feel
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Edgewater
South · ferry to NYC · waterfront
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Englewood Cliffs, NJ — Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers about buying, selling, taxes, schools, and daily life in Englewood Cliffs — Bergen County's most financially distinctive small borough, where LG, Samsung, and CNBC keep the tax rate at 1.165% and the Palisades deliver Manhattan views 3 miles from the GWB.
Englewood Cliffs is a low-volume, luxury market where individual sales have outsized impact on medians. Movoto reports a list median of $3.79M (May 2026) and sale median of $3.849M (February 2026). Realtytrac reports a transaction median of $1.643M over the past year. Redfin showed $1.8M in February 2025. The wide range reflects a market where a handful of transactions — from entry-level homes around $900K to ultra-luxury estates at $5M+ — define each month's data. Days on market average 59–118 days. Only 1–23 homes transact per month depending on season. The market is highly price-sensitive and rewards precise positioning — both for buyers and sellers. Talk to us about current Englewood Cliffs market conditions →
Englewood Cliffs is predominantly a luxury single-family market. The practical range: entry-level homes (smaller ranches, older construction) start around $900K–$1.2M. Mid-range updated colonials and contemporaries on generous Palisades lots run $1.5M–$2.5M. Premium and estate properties with exceptional views, large lots, and high-end finishes push $3M–$6M+. Ownwell's median assessed value is $1.125M; Realtytrac's transaction median is $1.643M; Movoto's list median is $3.79M — the spread reflects both assessment ratios and the impact of individual high-end listings on a low-volume market. Buyers should expect to budget for a $1M+ purchase for virtually any single-family property in the borough.
Englewood Cliffs is almost entirely single-family detached homes on generous lots — the Palisades ridge setting rewards homes with views, privacy, and space. The housing stock spans mid-century ranches and Colonials (many significantly updated) to contemporary construction and custom-built estates. The borough has no high-rises, very limited multifamily, and essentially no condos. Homes typically feature large lots with natural Palisades landscaping — wooded, private, and often with partial Hudson River or Manhattan skyline views. For buyers who specifically want the combination of Palisades setting, GWB proximity, low tax rate, and single-family luxury character, the inventory is limited but consistently exceptional.
Englewood Cliffs has one of the shortest car commutes to Manhattan in all of New Jersey. The GWB is approximately 3 miles away — roughly 8–12 minutes by car off-peak via the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Midtown Manhattan is approximately 20–30 minutes by car via GWB and Henry Hudson Parkway. NJ Transit Bus 156 runs via the Lincoln Tunnel to Port Authority Bus Terminal in approximately 25–35 minutes. NJ Transit Route 186 serves the GWB Bus Station. Route 9W and the Palisades Parkway provide highway options; Routes 80, 95, and 4 border the borough to the south. Newark Airport is approximately 25 minutes south. The borough has no train station, making it car-forward — the average commute time is about 33.6 minutes, slightly longer than some Bergen County towns with train access.
Englewood Cliffs operates a highly rated PreK–8 public district with two in-borough schools: North Cliff School (PreK–Grade 2) and Upper School (Grades 3–8). Both are well-regarded for academic quality. For high school (Grades 9–12), students attend Dwight Morrow High School/Academies at Englewood in neighboring Englewood via a send-receive relationship that dates to 1967 — a B+ Niche school with competitive magnet programs. Many Englewood Cliffs families opt instead for private school: the elite Dwight-Englewood School (D-E) is minutes away (PreK–12, 8.3:1 ratio, $59K tuition), and the Elisabeth Morrow School is nearby. Bergen County Academies (Hackensack) are also accessible. For families who value an outstanding in-borough elementary/middle experience with flexible private options at high school, Englewood Cliffs' education landscape is one of Bergen County's most strategically attractive.
This is the defining financial story of Englewood Cliffs real estate. The borough hosts the North American headquarters of LG Electronics, Samsung offices, CNBC studios, and formerly Ferrari/Maserati North American offices. These commercial properties generate substantial tax revenue — distributing the municipal budget burden across a large commercial tax base and dramatically suppressing residential rates. The general tax rate is 1.165% — the third-lowest in all of Bergen County, after only Alpine (0.837%) and Teterboro. The effective rate is approximately 1.00–1.12%. Median annual tax bill is approximately $12,632. On a $2M home, expect roughly $20,000–$25,000 per year. This is significantly lower than the equivalent bill in Tenafly, Demarest, or Cresskill at similar home values. In short: LG and Samsung are paying a meaningful portion of every Englewood Cliffs homeowner's tax bill.
The three-way comparison that matters for Palisades corridor luxury buyers: Alpine — 0.837% rate (lowest in Bergen Co.), avg bill ~$22,596, NJ's most exclusive address, single K–8 district (sends to Tenafly HS). Englewood Cliffs — 1.165% rate (3rd lowest), median bill ~$12,632, own PreK–8 district (sends to Dwight Morrow HS or private options). Tenafly — ~2.2% rate, avg bill ~$23,837, top-ranked HS in-district, walkable downtown. The key insight: Englewood Cliffs offers Palisades prestige and GWB proximity at a dramatically lower tax rate than Tenafly, and with more in-borough PreK–8 educational infrastructure than Alpine. For buyers who've compared all three, Englewood Cliffs is the middle choice that often wins on the total value calculation.
Yes. Englewood Cliffs benefits from a consistent buyer profile: affluent professionals — many Korean-American executives drawn by the LG/Samsung presence — and GWB corridor buyers who have specifically sought out the combination of low tax rate and Palisades setting. Redfin showed $1.8M median in February 2025 (up 44.7% YoY — reflecting low volume volatility, not a sustained trend). Inventory is structurally limited — only 1,841 households — so well-positioned listings face minimal direct competition. Spring and early fall are the strongest selling seasons. Pricing discipline matters in a low-volume market where each comparable is scrutinized. Get a free Englewood Cliffs home valuation →
Englewood Cliffs homes average approximately 59–118 days on market. In a borough where only a handful of homes sell per month, DOM varies significantly by price tier and season. Homes selling around $1M–$1.5M move faster than trophy properties at $3M+. The buyer pool is nationally and internationally sourced — Korean-American executives, financial sector professionals, and buyers relocating from Manhattan or other high-cost markets — requiring marketing that reaches beyond local channels. The low tax rate is the most compelling single marketing message: it should lead in every property presentation. Learn how we sell homes in Englewood Cliffs →
Englewood Cliffs is a borough that wears its advantages quietly. There is no downtown, no main street, no restaurant strip — the commercial footprint is intentionally minimal and the residential character deliberately protected. What there is: the Palisades Interstate Parkway running through the borough, Rockefeller Lookout with its sweeping Hudson River and Manhattan skyline views minutes from any front door, wooded lots on the Palisades ridge, a highly educated and internationally connected community (76.94% college/grad degrees, $102K per capita income), LG and Samsung as commercial neighbors subsidizing your tax bill, and Englewood's bergenPAC, Flat Rock Brook, and restaurants 5 minutes away. The GWB is 3 miles. The tax rate is 1.165%. For residents who have found all of this and chosen to stay — and turnover is low precisely because they have — Englewood Cliffs is one of Bergen County's most quietly exceptional places to live.