Bergen County is one of the most sought-after locations for homebuyers in New Jersey. It has top amenities, beautiful surroundings, and some very appealing real estate. Bergen County ticks many criteria of what makes a great place to live. To make your decisions easier, we give you a roundup of why Bergen County, is worth your time.
Affordable Housing
It may seem contradictory to say that Bergen County has affordable homes given that the median listing price here is in the range of $700,00. This is one of the most expensive areas to buy a home in North Jersey, second only to Cape May County. However, the term affordable is always relatively subjective, and Bergen County provides so much in terms of life quality, that homebuyers believe the extra cost is worth it.
Bear in mind that the County is very much a buyers market. In the early part of 2024, over 500 homes were added to the housing stock one of the highest amounts in all of the state of New Jersey. This should limit rising housing costs in the market, and generally, houses sell for close to their actual listing price.
Family-Friendly County
Bergen County is considered a family-friendly location. It was awarded as part of the Top 100 Best Town for Families in New Jersey for 2017 with Glen Rock neighborhood claiming the Top 3 spot. Also ranking well as family-friendly Bergen County neighborhoods are Ho-Ho-Kus, Haworth, and Harrington Park.
Here you’ll find green spaces, pedestrian lanes, and outdoor activities that kids will love You’ll find soccer and baseball pitches, and basketball courts within different neighborhoods. For education, public and private elementary, middle, and high schools in Bergen County are some of the best in the country. Glen Rock High School was awarded the 2018 National Blue Ribbon Awardee. Bergen County schools like Luther Lee Emerson School, Harrington Park School District, and Washington Irving School No. 4 were also given Blue Ribbon Recognition.
Plenty of Fun Things to Do
In and around Bergen County there’s a wealth of different shopping and dining options. These include fine dining options as well as more casual and relaxed eateries. These restaurants can be found dotted around the area or in one of the many nearby malls.
Bear in mind that New York City and all its amenities are easel;y accessible being only an hour’s drive away.
Beautiful homes
From modern contemporary homes to Hampton-style residences, there is a variety of different architectural styles in Bergen County’s real estate market. High-end homes are located at Saddle River and Franklin Lakes. For more affordable single detached-family homes, the neighborhood at Hillsdale will give you great options.
Bergen County is an area that could prove a very lucrative area for investors and is a beautiful place for homemakers. I am Frank DeZao, a New Jersey-based realtor for Bergen, Essex, Passaic, and Sussex counties and I’m ready to assist you with properties for sale in New Jersey. Give me a call at 201.953.9376 or leave me a message here.