Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
16%
Tenafly
Tenafly, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,840
Population
15,863
Renter Mix
24% Rent
A riverside borough brimming with small-town charm
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Suburban
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Nestled alongside the Hudson River, Tenafly is a picturesque borough in Bergen County. Tenafly is highly regarded for its family-friendly atmosphere, touting access to excellent schools, scenic parks, and close proximity to New York City.
Tenafly offers a wide variety of apartments, condos, and houses available for rent along tree-lined avenues in tranquil neighborhoods. Although Tenafly is predominantly residential, the borough contains a slew of diverse restaurants and boutiques in its charming downtown area centered on West Railroad Avenue and West Clinton Avenue.
In addition to its downtown area, Tenafly offers numerous scenic outdoor venues for residents to enjoy, including Roosevelt Common, Davis Johnson Gardens, and Tenafly Nature Center. Commuting and traveling from Tenafly is simple with convenience to Palisades Interstate Parkway.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$183,694
Average: $197,437
Education
8,654
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,244
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Tenafly has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
53%
Other Education
47%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Tenafly, NJ is $1,754 for a studio, $2,852 for one bedroom, $2,573 for two bedrooms, and $3,835 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tenafly has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,852/month
755 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Tenafly, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
J. Spencer Smith Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
347 Students
Walter Stillman Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
347 Students
Ralph S. Maugham Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
353 Students
Malcolm S. MacKay Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
331 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
901 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,200 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tenafly Nature Center
- Henry Hudson Park
- Riverdale Park
- Wave Hill
- Beczak Environmental Education Center
Military Bases
Airports
- LaGuardia
- Westchester County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.