Back to Explorer

Bergen County, New Jersey

FIPS 34003

Juniper

Bergen County is in the highest 2% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 1% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 2% nationally for typical home value.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$797,185

Higher than 98% of U.S. counties
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

52%

Near the U.S. counties median
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

97.8

Higher than 98% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Bergen County.

The basics

Total Population

962,316

Median Age

42

Population Density

4,133.76

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

The Census publishes home values only up to $2 million and incomes up to $250,000, so this ratio cannot be worked out for the most expensive areas.

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.99×

Higher than 91% of U.S. counties
Median Income

$124,884

Higher than 99% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$1,914

Higher than 98% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

6.8%

Higher than 79% of U.S. counties
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

33%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

20%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

25.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

93.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

30.4

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.16

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Bergen County: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Bergen County?
The estimated median home value in Bergen County today is $797,185, higher than 98% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in Bergen County?
The median annual property tax in Bergen County is $10,001.
Is Bergen County expensive to live in?
Homes in Bergen County cost about 4.99× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in Bergen County?
The median gross rent in Bergen County is $1,914 a month, higher than 98% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in Bergen County?
Home prices in Bergen County have moved 52% over the past five years (6.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Bergen County?
Bergen County has a population of 962,316, about 4,133.76 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 42.
What is the weather like in Bergen County?
Bergen County averages 54.7°F year-round, summer highs near 84.1°F, winter lows around 26.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30.4 inches of snow a year.
Is Bergen County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Bergen County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.8 (higher than 98% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.16 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

TermsPrivacyData disclaimer