What are the schools like in Tenafly, NJ?

Tenafly is served primarily by Tenafly Public School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Tenafly?

The median household income in Tenafly, NJ is $207,652 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Tenafly, NJ?

Tenafly has an average high temperature of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

Tenafly, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Tenafly, NJ affordable or expensive?

Tenafly's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tenafly is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $951,100 and the median rent is $3,053 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tenafly, NJ?

Tenafly has a violent crime rate of 6.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 466.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tenafly, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Tenafly is a small city of 15,299 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $207,652 and a 7.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Tenafly stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Tenafly is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tenafly city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Tenafly's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tenafly costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Tenafly, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$951,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,053	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$207,652	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tenafly's violent crime rate is 6.5 per 100,000 residents — 98% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

6.5 /100k

Property Crime

466.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Tenafly is served primarily by Tenafly Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tenafly, NJ	National Avg
School District	Tenafly Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	81.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tenafly sees average highs of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 48.4 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tenafly, NJ
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	48.4"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Tenafly, NJ	National Avg
Population	15,299	—
Median Age	42.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	41.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	61.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	31.4%	6.3%
Under 18	31.9%	22.2%
65 and over	14.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Tenafly

Tenafly, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07670

Tenafly vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tenafly, NJ affordable or expensive?

Tenafly's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Tenafly roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $951,100 and median rent is $3,053/month.

What is the crime rate in Tenafly, NJ?

Tenafly's violent crime rate is 6.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 466.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tenafly?

Public schools in Tenafly are operated by Tenafly Public School District. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 81.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tenafly, NJ a good place to live?

Tenafly, NJ has a population of 15,299, a median household income of $207,652, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Tenafly?

Tenafly averages 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.4 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tenafly?

Tenafly, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07670.

What is the population of Tenafly?

The population of Tenafly, New Jersey is 15,299 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tenafly?

Key numbers for living in Tenafly: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $951,100, median household income $207,652, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tenafly side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.