At a Glance
Median Income
$80,521
$37,996 per capita
Home Value
$159,200
Zillow: $241,856
Median Rent
$918/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
466/100K
3,935/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Bergen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bergen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bergen a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bergen residents earn a median household income of $80,521 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,996. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,654 business establishments, including 1,703 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bergen is $159,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,856. Median rent is $918/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Bergen reports 466 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,935/100K.
Education
29.7% of adults in Bergen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bergen has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,203
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,626/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,521
Per Capita$37,996
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$65,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,200
Rent$918
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$241,856
Housing Units443
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent466/100K
Property3,935/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation628 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.7%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 60%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Bergen was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 1,703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
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