Bergen County

NJ · Pop. 61,831 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Bergen County is a suburban county in NJ with a population of approximately 61,831.

$/Acre: $9,008

Property Tax: 2.49%

Growing Season: 170 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 72.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.49%

Local Sales Tax1.3%

Combined Sales Tax7.93%

Cost of Living Index113.8

Median Household Income$58,004

Poverty Rate12%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,008

Median Home Price$560K

Acres for Sale2105

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season170 days

Annual Rainfall47.7 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,003 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)211 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K194

Property Crime /100K133

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3%

Ag EconomyModerate