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Bergenfield, NJ


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Bergenfield, New Jersey

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

The People and Families of Bergenfield

In Bergenfield, about 54% of adults are married. The faces of Bergenfield are those of its large families.

Approximately 37% of Bergenfield is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bergenfield had a median family income of $71,187.

Political Inclinations

Bergenfield folks tended to give their money ($1,750) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Bergenfield.

Bergenfield Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Bergenfield that were owner-occupied was 71%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Bergenfield, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Bergenfield, 83% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the town use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

Of Note

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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