salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $116,480 a year. That is $56 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New Jersey. It is number 236 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Englewood?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Englewood
| Size | Englewood | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,699 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,052 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,122 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,256 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,451 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Englewood overall?
Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Englewood, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Englewood
Life in Englewood
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Englewood?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $863 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $544,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $54,410 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Englewood, NJ?
Renting in Englewood costs a median of about $2,912 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Englewood?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $116,480 a year, or $56 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Englewood cheap or expensive?
Englewood is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.6% of the typical household income of $110,623. It ranks 236th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Englewood?
The median homeowner in Englewood pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.84% of the median home value.
Is Englewood more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New Jersey are 9% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Englewood?
The median home value in Englewood is $544,100, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
29,638 people live in Englewood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.