Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
17%
Bogota
Bogota, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,458
Population
8,157
Renter Mix
38% Rent
New Jersey charm with New York City proximity
Great Schools
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Suburban
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Nestled along Hackensack River in New Jersey, the city of Bogota is a lively suburb featuring unique single-family homes and various apartments. This family-friendly community boasts excellent public schools in the Bogota Public School District—a major perk of renting in this city.
Casual restaurants, bars, and small businesses reside around town, but the majority of Bogota is made up of residential neighborhoods. With safe streets and friendly neighbors, you’ll feel right at home in Bogota. If you plan to commute to neighboring areas, fret not!
Situated along I-80 Express and surrounded by other major interstates, Bogota is a quick 17 miles north of New York City. Though there’s no doubt that you’ll appreciate Bogota’s community park, riverfront views, and suburban charm, it’s nice to know that The Big Apple is a commutable distance from home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$107,143
Average: $126,294
Education
2,602
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,538
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bogota has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bogota, NJ is $2,282 for a studio, $2,486 for one bedroom, $3,216 for two bedrooms, and $1,689 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bogota has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,486/month
679 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bogota, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Lillian M. Steen Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
326 Students
E. Roy Bixby Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
293 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
442 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
197 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
442 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
- Teaneck Creek Conservancy
- Overpeck County Park
- Flat Rock Brook Nature Center
- Bergen County Zoo
- Van Saun County Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- LaGuardia
- Newark Liberty International
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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.