Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
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| Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey | |
|---|---|
| Name | Englewood Cliffs |
| Settlement type | Borough |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | New Jersey |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name2 | Bergen |
| Established title | Incorporated |
| Established date | March 17, 1895 |
| Government type | Faulkner Act (mayor–council) |
| Leader title | Mayor |
| Leader name | Mario M. Kranjac (R, term ends June 30, 2026) |
| Leader title1 | Administrator |
| Leader name1 | Eileen Hillock |
| Area total km2 | 8.75 |
| Area land km2 | 7.66 |
| Area water km2 | 1.09 |
| Area total sq mi | 3.38 |
| Area land sq mi | 2.96 |
| Area water sq mi | 0.42 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 5281 |
| Population density km2 | 689.3 |
| Population density sq mi | 1785.5 |
| Timezone | EST |
| Utc offset | -5 |
| Timezone DST | EDT |
| Utc offset DST | -4 |
| Postal code type | ZIP Code |
| Postal code | 07632 |
| Area code | 201 |
| Website | www.englewoodcliffsnj.gov |
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey is a borough in Bergen County, situated atop the Hudson Palisades with commanding views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline. Incorporated in 1895 from portions of Englewood Township, it is renowned as a corporate headquarters hub and an affluent residential community. The borough is governed under the Faulkner Act mayor–council system and is part of the New York metropolitan area.
History
The area was originally inhabited by the Lenape people before European settlement. It was part of the vast New Netherland colony and later English holdings, with early land patents including the Schenck-Crooke House site. The community developed from the northern cliffs of Englewood Township, incorporating separately on March 17, 1895. A significant early estate was Wildcliffe, built by Cyrus H. K. Curtis, publisher of the *Saturday Evening Post*. The borough's topography played a strategic role during the American Revolutionary War, with the Palisades Interstate Park system later preserving its dramatic cliffs. The post-World War II era saw transformative development with the arrival of major corporations like Unilever and CNBC, cementing its modern identity.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 3.38 square miles, with 2.96 square miles of land and 0.42 square miles of water, primarily from the Hudson River. It is defined by the Hudson Palisades, a line of steep cliffs forming the western bank of the river, adjacent to communities like Fort Lee and Tenafly. Major transportation routes include the Palisades Interstate Parkway and Sylvan Avenue. Notable geographic features include the Palisades Interstate Park and the Englewood Cliffs Nature Park, with the borough bordering the New York state line at the river.
Demographics
The 2020 United States census recorded a population of 5,281. The borough is characterized by high household incomes, with a median family income significantly above state and national averages. Historically, the population has included a substantial community of executives and professionals working in New York City and the local corporate sector. The racial makeup is diverse, with significant Asian American and White American populations. Housing consists predominantly of single-family homes on wooded lots, with a high rate of homeownership.
Economy
Englewood Cliffs is a prominent corporate headquarters location, famously hosting the North American headquarters of Unilever and the global headquarters of CNBC, NBCUniversal's business news division. Other notable corporate residents have included BMW of North America, LG Electronics, and Yahoo!. This corporate presence contributes significantly to the local tax base. The borough has limited retail, primarily serving local needs, with larger commercial centers in nearby Englewood and Paramus. Its economy is closely integrated with the broader New York metropolitan area.
Government
Englewood Cliffs operates under the Faulkner Act mayor–council system of municipal government, adopted in 1974. The government consists of a mayor and a six-member Borough Council, all elected on a partisan basis. As of 2024, the mayor is Republican Mario M. Kranjac. The borough is part of New Jersey's 5th congressional district, represented in the 118th United States Congress by Josh Gottheimer, and lies within the 37th state legislative district. Local services include a police department, volunteer fire department, and public works.
Education
Public school students attend the Englewood Cliffs School District, which serves pre-K through eighth grade at the Englewood Cliffs Upper School. For high school, students attend Dwight Morrow High School at the Academies@Englewood in Englewood as part of a sending/receiving relationship. The borough is also home to several private institutions, most notably Saint Peter's University's School of Business campus. The Englewood Cliffs Public Library serves as a community resource.
Category:Boroughs in New Jersey Category:Populated places in Bergen County, New Jersey