At a Glance
Median Income
$80,521
$37,996 per capita
Home Value
$159,200
Zillow: $265,414
Median Rent
$918/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
11.8% smoking rate
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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
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 1.9% (47% 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 $265,414. 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.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,203
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,626/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,521
Per Capita$37,996
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$65,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,200
Rent$918
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$265,414
Housing Units443
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 1,703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.