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North Bergen, New Jersey

Introduction to North Bergen, New Jersey

North Bergen, New Jersey, in Hudson county, is 4 miles NW of New York, New York. It's located on the Palisades of the Hudson River. The municipality has a very large Hispanic population. It offers easy access to numerous major roadways. The city is recognized as an Urban Enterprise Zone. North Bergen has the second largest amount of hills per square mile in the nation behind San Francisco.

Numerous industrial buildings have been converted into condominiums. A vast number of residents commute to New York City for work. The well known television show, "The Sopranos" filmed portions of the show in North Bergen. Residents enjoy the activities, attractions and professional sports teams located in New York City. The Gold Coast, Hudson Riverfront Walkway, the Hackensack RiverWalk and North Hudson offer numerous attractions and activities.

North Bergen History

The area was originally inhabited by the Lenape Indians. North Bergen was established in 1842. Henry Hudson made a claim for the region in 1609. The region's farmers supplied produce for New York. During the American Revolutionary War the British were in charge of the area. During the second half of the 19th century and the early portion of the 20th century the region experienced significant industrial, commercial and population growth. A large number of European immigrants moved to the region.

North Bergen and nearby Attractions

  • German-American Festival
  • Meadowlands
  • Jacob Javits Center
  • Liberty State Park
  • Rockefeller Center
  • Madison Square Gardens
  • Liberty Science Center

North Bergen Transportation

The city is served by the nearby Newark Liberty International Airport. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail provides transportation and the New Jersey Transit offers bus services.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyNorth Bergen Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%North Bergen Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%North Bergen Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of North Bergen, NJ

Comparing North Bergen 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 Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Women63
Well-Paid Single Men52
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty52
People in Middle Class or Better51
Median Family Income41
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home12
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents47
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime94
Low Violent Crime84

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