About Bergen County

Bergen is a county in the New York Metropolitan area. It has a population of 957,736 and a population density of 4,001, which is 98% above the national average. It has a median age of 42, which is 3 years above the New York Metro median age and 3 years above the national average.


Bergen County has a median home value of $667,858, which is 5% above the Metro average.The average rent of $2,603 is 15% below the metro average rent and 20% above the national average rent The average household income in Bergen County is $116,709 , which is 18% above the Metro average household income and 33% above the national average of household income.

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$667,858Median Home Value
$635,192 New York Metro Area
$2,603Median Rent
$3,065 New York Metro Area
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Bergen County's population is made up of 55% married, 31% single, 8% divorced and 5% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 40%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 24%. Homeowners make up 65% of the population in Bergen County.

957,736Population
19,498,249 New York Metro Area
4,001Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
42 Median Age
39 New York Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Bergen County is $62,627. The Median Household Income is $116,709

$62,627Income Per Capita
$54,000 New York Metro Area
$116,709Median Household Income
$95,220 New York Metro Area
7% Poverty Rate
13% New York Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
5% New York Metro Area
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Amenities in Bergen County
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$667,858Median Home Value
$635,192 New York Metro Area
$2,603Median Rent
$3,065 New York Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 New York Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
35%
Home Owners
65%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Haworth crime index is 13 which is lower than the national average.

13
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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