Pros and Cons of Living in Teaneck

Teaneck's core trade-off pairs a real, nationally significant civil-rights legacy and genuinely favorable safety data against an above-average property-tax rate and a bus-only (not rail) NYC commute.

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Pro: a real, nationally significant legacy and genuinely favorable safety

Teaneck was the first US town to voluntarily desegregate its public schools (1964-1965), a legacy independently reflected in today's Niche diversity rankings, alongside a crime rate NeighborhoodScout finds noticeably safer than similarly-sized communities nationally.

Pro: real, substantial local healthcare and university employment

Holy Name Medical Center (~4,000 employees) and Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus (1,500+ staff) anchor a genuine local employment base beyond the NYC-commuter draw.

Con: an above-average property-tax rate and a bus-only commute

Teaneck's 2.05% effective property tax rate runs above New Jersey's own already-high statewide average, and Teaneck has no direct NJ Transit rail station -- residents commute by bus across the George Washington Bridge instead.

Con: a solid but mid-tier school-district ranking

Teaneck's school district carries a solid B+ grade but ranks #116 in New Jersey -- well below Summit's (#7) and Westfield's (#18) rankings, two other NJ Tier B markets built alongside this record.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.