Located close to New York City while dotted with lakes, parks, golf courses, and ski resorts, Bergen County is both urban and suburban. In other words, you’re never far off from nature and big city amenities are at your beck and call.
If you’re contemplating buying a house in Bergen County, here are a few more reasons why this investment will pay off in the long-term.
- Price points for every budget
With home prices typically ranging from as low as $200,000 to $1 million, Bergen County offers a fair number of real estate options no matter what your budget is. Options range from good starter homes to multi-million dollar waterfront estates. In addition, the property tax rate in Bergen County (about 1.76%) counts as some of the lowest in the state.
- Family-friendly environment
There’s a reason why Bergen is the biggest county in NJ in terms of population: it’s popular among families with school-age children. One significant contributing factor is the access to excellent educational institutions— from kindergarten to high school— that residents of Bergen County enjoy. It also helps that many of these institutions are Blue Ribbon Schools.
Some of the best schools throughout the county include Alpine Elementary School, Primoris Academy, Tenafly High School, Brookside School, George Washington Middle School, and The Frisch School.
- Access to a wide variety of outdoor attractions
Bergen County residents have access to almost 9,000 acres of outdoor space, which consists of parks, playgrounds, jogging paths, hiking trails, and ski areas. Outdoor enthusiasts from all walks of life will feel right at home. Here’s a snapshot:
- Overpeck County Park. Overlooking the eponymous creek, Overpeck boasts a charming waterfront location spanning over 800 acres. Aside from the nature preserve, visitors will find hiking trails, a handful of sports fields, and an equestrian center.
- Palisades Interstate Park. This vast riverfront park offers 2,500 acres of verdant woodland and awe-inspiring natural rock formations by the Hudson. It’s also a popular destination for avid backcountry explorers and cross-country skiers.
- Campgaw Mountain. Campgaw offers the best of both worlds. Come winter time, the area is a favorite playground among skiers of various skill levels. In the summer, hiking through Campgaw’s thick oak forests is a popular activity.
- Comfortable climate
Thanks to its location near the Watching and Appalachian Mountains, Bergen County is in a sweet spot in terms of climate. With about 200 days of sunshine on average, most cities and towns experience relatively milder weather compared to other parts of New Jersey. Winters can be extremely cold, but on balance, snowstorms in this region don’t persist long.
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Frank DeZao is a lifelong New Jerseyan and experienced agent with in-depth insights into a number of New Jersey communities, whether they’re in Morris County, Essex County, Sussex County, or Passaic County.
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