New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Englewood, NJ
About Englewood
Englewood is a city of about 29,000 in eastern Bergen County with a rare mix: an east side of stately colonials and Tudor homes near the Palisades, a vibrant downtown on Palisade Avenue and a west side. It is a regional hub anchored by Englewood Hospital, the Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), and the Flat Rock Brook Nature Center. Private here: Dwight-Englewood, Elisabeth Morrow and Moriah (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Englewood
Home prices in Englewood vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Englewood
- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) — the regional concert venue (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Flat Rock Brook Nature Center — 150+ acres of woodland trails (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Downtown Englewood — Palisade Avenue dining and shopping (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Liberty Square — (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Englewood Hospital — major regional medical center and employer.
- Mackay Park — the city's main public park (could not fully verify; see below).
Commuting from Englewood
- No rail station (the Northern Branch's passenger service ended in 1966; a Hudson–Bergen Light Rail extension is proposed but not built).
- NJ Transit bus 166 provides local and express service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan; buses 171, 175, 178, and 186 go to the George Washington Bridge Bus Station; Rockland Coaches Routes 11, 20, and 20T serve the Port Authority (Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate bus ride to Midtown: ~35–55 minutes (approximate; varies with traffic).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~25–40 minutes (approximate; via Route 4 to the George Washington Bridge).
Schools in Englewood
Public schools: Englewood Public School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Englewood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Englewood, NJ?
Home prices in Englewood vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Englewood, NJ?
No rail station (the Northern Branch's passenger service ended in 1966; a Hudson–Bergen Light Rail extension is proposed but not built). - Which school district serves Englewood, NJ?
Englewood is served by Englewood Public School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.