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Bergenfield, NJ


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Bergenfield, New Jersey

Introduction to Bergenfield, New Jersey

Bergenfield, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 5 miles W of Yonkers, New York and 13 miles N of New York, New York. The town is in the Bergen - Passaic area. There are 26,247 residents in Bergenfield.

Bergenfield History

The earliest settlers in this area were Dutch immigrants. They gave it the name Schraalenburgh, which means barren hill. In 1873, the New York and New Jersey Railroad decided to construct a railway station in this area. However, when the residents could not finalize a name among themselves, the railroad authorities named it Bergen Fields. This was later changed to Bergenfield when the town got incorporated.

Bergenfield and nearby Attractions

  • Van Saun Park
  • Bergen County Zoological Park
  • George Washington Bridge
  • New York Botanical Garden
  • Bronx Zoo

Things To Do In Bergenfield

The town has an active Recreation Committee which sponsors many different activities throughout the year. These include various sports like football, softball. baseball and volleyball. There are special celebrations on occasions like Easter and Halloween, when they arrange an Easter Egg Hunt and a Halloween Parade.

Bergenfield Transportation

La Guardia Airport provides air transportation.

Bergenfield Higher Education

The Fairleigh Dickinson University has provisions for higher education.

High Points

Bergenfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBergenfield Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Bergenfield Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Bergenfield Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Bergenfield Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Bergenfield Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Bergenfield People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Bergenfield, NJ

Comparing Bergenfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Women86
Age of the Population85
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men85
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
People in Middle Class or Better96
Median Family Income96
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Rents24
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime107
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