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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
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.
Bergenfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Bergenfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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