Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Bergenfield
Bergenfield, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,017
Population
27,205
Renter Mix
31% Rent
Delight in small-town charm on the cusp of NYC
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Situated in Bergen County, Bergenfield boasts a small-town atmosphere just 20 miles outside of New York City. Bergenfield’s commercial district on Washington Avenue contains an array of quaint shops and diverse restaurants that cater to Bergenfield’s multicultural population. A strong sense of community pervades Bergenfield, where local events receive an outpouring of support.
Bergenfield residents often attend local high school events like football games, concerts, and holiday performances in addition to bingo nights and bazaars at local churches. Annual events such as the Memorial Day Parade, Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, and Summer Concert Series at Cooper’s Pond Park are popular among Bergenfield residents as well. Bergenfield is convenient to a host of recreational opportunities at Palisades Interstate Park and Overpeck County Park as well as the many metropolitan amenities of New York City.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$112,048
Average: $127,558
Education
9,691
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,680
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bergenfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bergenfield, NJ is $1,743 for a studio, $2,017 for one bedroom, $2,347 for two bedrooms, and $2,741 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bergenfield has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,017/month
653 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bergenfield, NJ is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
406 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
346 Students
Public
Grades K-5
284 Students
Public
Grades K-5
255 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
263 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
840 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,224 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Demarest Nature Center
- Teaneck Creek Conservancy
- Bergen County Zoo
- Van Saun County Park
- Tenafly Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- LaGuardia
- Westchester County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.