At a Glance
Median Income
$124,083
$48,157 per capita
Home Value
$469,200
Zillow: $615,063
Median Rent
$1,744/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
55/100K
273/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Bergenfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bergenfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bergenfield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bergenfield residents earn a median household income of $124,083 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,157. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,374 business establishments, including 1,968 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bergenfield is $469,200 , 66% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $615,063. Median rent is $1,744/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Bergenfield reports 55 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 273/100K. The murder rate is 3.7/100K.
Education
47.7% of adults in Bergenfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bergenfield has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population28,269
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density9,748/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,083
Per Capita$48,157
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
A+
Home Value$469,200
Rent$1,744
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$615,063
Housing Units9,580
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent55/100K
Property273/100K
Murder3.7/100K
Assault47/100K
Burglary40/100K
Health
Obesity25.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation65 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.7%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries35
Did You Know?
Bergenfield was founded in 1894.
The median home in Bergenfield was built in 1955.
11.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 1,968 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.
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