Set along the Palisades and bordering Hudson County favorites like Union City and West New York, North Bergen is known for its easy access to NYC, strong rental demand, and a housing mix that works for many budgets. You’ll find everything from modern condo buildings near transit to single-family homes tucked into calmer streets.
Daily life here is practical and fun. Bergenline Avenue is a go-to for shopping and local dining, and James J. Braddock North Hudson Park is a standout for trails, sports fields, and weekend downtime. If you want green space without giving up convenience, North Bergen delivers.
Commuters love how simple it is to get around. Many residents rely on NJ Transit buses, quick connections to the Port Authority area, and nearby highways for getting across Hudson County. If you’re searching online for homes for sale or rent near me or condos for rent or sale near me, we’ll help you narrow it down fast so you’re touring the right places, not wasting weekends.
And if your goal is a smart purchase that holds up long-term, North Bergen belongs on your shortlist. We regularly help clients compare buildings, HOA fees, taxes, and rental potential so you can feel confident whether you’re looking for luxury properties near me or investment properties near me. When you’re ready, call us, and we’ll set up a few options that match what you actually want.
61,202 people live in North Bergen, where the median age is 40.8 and the average individual income is $37,709. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around North Bergen, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Blended Bistro, Taqueria 8 Regiones, and Rosenthal Wine Merchant Store.
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| Dining | 2.62 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.3 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.06 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 3.86 miles | 21 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.77 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.18 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 3.42 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.49 miles | 20 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.69 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.1 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.97 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.97 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.81 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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North Bergen has 23,784 households, with an average household size of 2.55. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in North Bergen do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 61,202 people call North Bergen home. The population density is 11,916.76 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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