Living in North Bergen, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Bergen · Census data 2020–2024
North Bergen has 61,250 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $78,911 (24% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $473,500, the median rent is $1,781/month.
North Bergen at a glance
- Population
- 61,250
- Median age
- 40.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $78,911State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $473,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,781/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 41.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is North Bergen a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 6.2%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Bergen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Bergen the median home value is $473,500, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,781 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,947 a month in housing costs.
North Bergen median household income
The median household income in North Bergen is $78,911 and the income per person is $41,036. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in North Bergen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 24,959
- Owner-occupied
- 41.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.4%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.55
North Bergen demographics
- Population
- 61,250
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 23,804
- Foreign-born
- 52.1%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Bergen ›
Education in North Bergen
33% of adults 25 and older in North Bergen have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Bergen
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 47.4%
- Public transit
- 21.5%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
North Bergen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bergen | 61,250 | $78,911 | $473,500 | $1,781 |
| West New York | 52,004 | $71,729 | $465,600 | $1,716 |
| Guttenberg | 11,754 | $75,683 | $379,000 | $1,677 |
| Weehawken | 17,295 | $127,763 | $889,000 | $2,500 |
| Union City | 66,463 | $64,310 | $471,600 | $1,537 |
| Fairview | 15,099 | $63,606 | $511,400 | $1,694 |
| Secaucus | 21,778 | $139,821 | $571,900 | $2,391 |
| Ridgefield | 11,498 | $118,059 | $646,200 | $2,095 |
| Cliffside Park | 25,781 | $93,452 | $588,200 | $1,837 |
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What is the median household income in North Bergen, NJ?
The median household income in North Bergen is $78,911, 24% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Bergen?
The median home value in North Bergen is $473,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in North Bergen?
The median gross rent in North Bergen is $1,781 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is North Bergen, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 6.2%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in North Bergen?
The median age in North Bergen is 40.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in North Bergen?
The average commute to work in North Bergen is 33 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Bergen?
The unemployment rate in North Bergen is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Bergen?
33% of adults in North Bergen have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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