Englewood, NJ: Culture, Community, and a Full Summer Calendar | July 2026
Where is Englewood, NJ and what is the housing market doing?
Englewood is a city in the southeastern corner of Bergen County, New Jersey, bordered by Englewood Cliffs, Teaneck, Leonia, and Fort Lee.
- The city covers roughly 3.1 square miles and holds a Walk Score of 93, driven by the Palisade Avenue and Van Brunt Street downtown.
- Population is 29,342 across 11,258 households, per the U.S. Census Bureau.
- NJMLS closed sales, all property types, twelve months ending August 7, 2026: 186 closings, median sold price $625,000, median 26 days on market.
What makes Englewood different from the rest of Bergen County
Most Bergen County municipalities are boroughs. Englewood is a city, and it behaves like one. It has a genuine downtown core rather than a commercial strip, a walkable street grid, and a mix of housing that runs from historic homes on the east hill to apartment and condo product near the center.
That distinction matters more than it sounds. A buyer who wants to walk to dinner, a show, and the library has a short list of options in this county. Englewood is on it. A buyer who wants a quiet cul-de-sac and a two-car garage is generally happier one town over.
The walkability numbers back this up. Walk Score rates Englewood at 93, which is its highest tier. Transit scores 49 and bike scores 37, so the walkability is concentrated in and around the downtown rather than spread evenly across all 3.1 square miles. Where you buy inside Englewood changes your daily experience of the city substantially.
Englewood's housing market
Englewood does not price as one market. It prices as several.
The east side toward the Englewood Cliffs line carries larger lots and older estate housing. The area around the Palisade Avenue and Van Brunt Street corridor is where walkability commands a premium. The western sections toward Teaneck are more uniformly residential. A comparable sale from three miles away in a different section of Englewood is not a reliable benchmark for your house, and any pricing conversation that treats the city as one number is going to miss.
What the last twelve months show:
- 186 closings across all property types
- Median sold price $625,000, with the middle half of the market between $470,000 and $849,750
- Median 26 days on market, average 48
- 58 percent of homes closed at or above asking price
Source: NJMLS closed sales, Englewood, August 8, 2025 through August 7, 2026.
Englewood runs close to an even split. 105 of those closings were detached single-family homes and 81 were condos or townhouses. That balance is unusual for Bergen County and it is part of what gives the city its range.
Property type | Closings | Median sold price | Median days on market | Median sold price as a percent of list |
|---|
Single family | 105 | $750,000 | 26 | 100.1% |
Townhouse | 14 | $712,500 | 21 | 100.0% |
Condo | 66 | $436,250 | 32 | 99.0% |
Source: NJMLS closed sales, Englewood, August 8, 2025 through August 7, 2026.
The average days on market, 48, is nearly double the median of 26. That gap is the overpriced tail. Most of this market moved in under a month. Twenty-one homes sat past 90 days and pulled the average up.
The first two weeks decide the number
Here is what Englewood sellers actually got against their asking price, sorted by how long the home was on the market:
Days on market | Homes | Median sold price as a percent of list |
|---|
0 to 15 | 20 | 103.0% |
16 to 30 | 23 | 100.0% |
31 to 60 | 21 | 98.2% |
61 to 90 | 9 | 97.7% |
Attached homes only, so the sample is smaller, but the shape is the same one the single-family side shows. Homes that sold in the first two weeks closed at a median of 103 percent of asking. Homes that took two to three months closed at 97.7 percent.
The premium is not available later. It exists in the first two weeks, when the largest number of buyers are looking at your listing at the same time, and it disappears once the home becomes something buyers have already scrolled past.
One more pattern worth knowing. Englewood's condo segment is the slowest of the three at 32 days and the only one closing below asking. If you are selling a condo here, the single-family days-on-market number is not your benchmark.
Getting to Manhattan from Englewood
Englewood is served by NJ Transit bus routes running into the Port Authority Bus Terminal and the George Washington Bridge Bus Station. Drivers reach the George Washington Bridge in a few miles via Route 4 or local roads through Leonia and Fort Lee.
There is no rail station in Englewood, which is the single most common surprise for buyers relocating from a rail town. Plan the commute before you plan the offer. I walked through the actual route options in the Englewood commute guide.
Downtown, arts, and open space
The Bergen Performing Arts Center at 30 N. Van Brunt Street anchors the downtown and runs a full performance calendar across genres. The Englewood Public Library at 31 Engle Street is one of the more active community institutions in the county. Flat Rock Brook Nature Center adds wooded trails and environmental programming on the eastern edge of the city.
The Palisade Avenue restaurant corridor is genuinely diverse rather than a single-cuisine strip, and the dinner-before-a-show pattern is a real part of how residents use the downtown on weekends.
For the month-by-month calendar of what is actually happening, see the current Englewood town guide.
Frequently asked questions
What county is Englewood, NJ in?
Bergen County. Englewood is in the southeastern portion of the county.
Is Englewood, NJ a city or a town?
A city. Englewood is one of a small number of municipalities in Bergen County incorporated as a city rather than a borough or township, and it has the downtown core to match.
What towns border Englewood, NJ?
Englewood Cliffs to the north and east, Teaneck to the west, Leonia to the northeast, and Fort Lee to the east.
How far is Englewood, NJ from Manhattan?
A few miles to the George Washington Bridge, then across. There is no rail service, so the practical options are bus and car.
Is Englewood, NJ walkable?
The downtown is. Walk Score rates the city 93. That score is concentrated around the Palisade Avenue and Van Brunt Street corridor, so walkability varies considerably by section.
What is the median home price in Englewood, NJ?
$625,000 across all property types over the twelve months ending August 7, 2026, from 186 closings, per NJMLS closed sales. Single-family homes ran a median of $750,000 and condos $436,250. That figure covers the whole city, and Englewood's sections price differently, so treat it as a starting point rather than an estimate of any particular home.
Thinking about buying or selling in Englewood
If you are still deciding whether Englewood fits, the seven-question assessment takes about 90 seconds and gives you a clear read on your next move.
If you are ready to look, search current Englewood listings. If you own here and want to understand what your section of the city is actually doing, request a valuation and I will pull the comparable sales for your street rather than the citywide average.
When you want to talk it through, book a call. No obligation.
Around Town This Summer
Englewood Public Library The Englewood Public Library at 31 Engle Street runs its summer reading program through July for children, teens, and adults, along with book clubs, film screenings, and cultural programming. The library remains one of the city's most active community spaces, so check its events calendar for specific July dates.
Downtown Dining and Live Music Englewood's restaurant district along Palisade Avenue stays at peak energy in July, with live music nights, themed dinners, and weekend entertainment. The dinner-and-a-show combination with bergenPAC keeps downtown busy on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Flat Rock Brook Nature Center Flat Rock Brook Nature Center adds wooded trails, environmental programs, and family workshops, a good summer counterpoint to the downtown arts scene.
City Council and Civic Life City council meetings and departmental operations continue on their summer schedule, giving residents regular channels to stay informed on local planning and initiatives.
Living in Englewood Right Now
July in Englewood means a culturally rich environment at a manageable neighborhood pace. Residents lean on walkable downtown dining and shops, the arts and performance scene anchored by bergenPAC, easy transit access to Manhattan, and established residential neighborhoods and parks. The blend of culture, accessibility, and community institutions keeps the city active all summer.
Why Buyers Continue to Choose Englewood
Englewood offers close proximity to Manhattan, a thriving arts and cultural scene anchored by bergenPAC, walkable downtown neighborhoods, diverse housing from historic homes to modern residences, and easy access to surrounding Bergen County towns. That combination continues to position it as one of the most well-rounded and dynamic places to live in the county. If you want current pricing and recent comparable sales for a specific street or price band, I can pull those for you.
Thinking About Living in Englewood?
If you are considering buying or selling in Englewood or elsewhere in Bergen County, working with a knowledgeable local advisor helps you navigate the market with confidence. Scott Selleck helps clients with Bergen County neighborhood insights, market timing and pricing strategy, relocation and move-up purchases, and long-term real estate planning.
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Plan Your Next Move in Three Steps
Start with the assessment, explore the community guides, then dig into the advisory site.
Step 1. Take the Seven-Question Assessment Answer seven quick questions and get a clear read on where you stand and what your next move should be. https://quiz.sellecksellsnj.com/
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Scott Selleck
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