Living in Bergen, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bergen · Census data 2020–2024
Bergen has 1,360 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $88,906 (3% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $170,600, the median rent is $933/month.
Bergen is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bergen at a glance
- Population
- 1,360
- Median age
- 37.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $88,906State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $170,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $933/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Bergen a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the New York median; home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bergen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bergen the median home value is $170,600, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, which is 35.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,504 a month in housing costs.
Bergen median household income
The median household income in Bergen is $88,906 and the income per person is $40,783. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Bergen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 541
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.31
Bergen demographics
- Population
- 1,360
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 528
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bergen ›
Education in Bergen
30% of adults 25 and older in Bergen have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bergen
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Bergen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen | 1,360 | $88,906 | $170,600 | $933 |
| Churchville | 2,312 | $96,477 | $212,200 | $815 |
| Le Roy | 4,301 | $58,818 | $169,400 | $851 |
| Caledonia | 2,120 | $83,563 | $173,100 | $915 |
| Brockport | 7,277 | $69,866 | $157,700 | $995 |
| Spencerport | 3,630 | $81,029 | $188,400 | $1,047 |
| Scottsville | 2,723 | $80,024 | $169,000 | $1,084 |
| Holley | 1,927 | $64,600 | $122,600 | $816 |
| Clarkson | 4,836 | $76,368 | $193,500 | $1,081 |
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What is the median household income in Bergen, NY?
The median household income in Bergen is $88,906, 3% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bergen?
The median home value in Bergen is $170,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Bergen?
The median gross rent in Bergen is $933 per month, about 35.2% of household income.
Is Bergen, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the New York median; home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Bergen?
The median age in Bergen is 37.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Bergen?
The average commute to work in Bergen is 22 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bergen?
The unemployment rate in Bergen is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bergen?
30% of adults in 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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