Life in Bergenfield research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Bergenfield over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bergenfield:
The population in Bergenfield is 28,223.
The median home value in Bergenfield is $541,010.
The median income in Bergenfield is $121,738.
The cost of living in Bergenfield is 128 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Bergenfield is $1,651.
The unemployment rate in Bergenfield is 6.0%.
The poverty rate in Bergenfield is 6.6%.
The average high in Bergenfield is 62.8° and the average low is 45.4°.
Crime in Bergenfield summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bergenfield. Key points include:
There were 101 total crimes in Bergenfield in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bergenfield is 359.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bergenfield is 42.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bergenfield is 316.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bergenfield is -84.53% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Bergenfield / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 101 | 359.7 | 1,353.6 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 12 | 42.7 | 195.4 | 369.8 |
Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 2 | 7.1 | 49.4 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 9 | 32.0 | 127.9 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 89 | 316.9 | 1,158.2 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 9 | 32.0 | 146.2 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 62 | 220.8 | 896.3 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 18 | 64.1 | 115.7 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Bergenfield summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bergenfield. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bergenfield is 128 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bergenfield is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bergenfield is $541,010.
The median income in Bergenfield is $121,738.
Living Expense | Bergenfield | New Jersey | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 128 | 111 | 100 | |
Services | 109 | 104 | 100 | |
Groceries | 104 | 104 | 100 | |
Health | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
Housing | 167 | 130 | 100 | |
Transportation | 112 | 106 | 100 | |
Utilities | 115 | 108 | 100 |
The average high in Bergenfield is 62.8° and the average low is 45.4°.
There are 73.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.4 inches of precipitation each year with 25.5 inches of snow.
Stat | Bergenfield |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 62.8 |
Average Annual Low | 45.4 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 73.9 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 47.4 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 25.5 |
The current population in Bergenfield is 28,223. The population has increased 6.4% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 28,223 | 3.1% |
2021 | 27,372 | -1.2% |
2020 | 27,694 | 0.7% |
2019 | 27,513 | 0.6% |
2018 | 27,339 | 0.7% |
2017 | 27,157 | 0.8% |
2016 | 26,933 | 0.6% |
2015 | 26,774 | 0.4% |
2014 | 26,663 | 0.6% |
2013 | 26,517 | - |
33.3% White with 9,394 White residents.
8.2% African American with 2,325 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 96 American Indian residents.
27.4% Asian with 7,726 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 87 Other residents.
1.3% Two Or More with 358 Two Or More residents.
29.2% Hispanic with 8,237 Hispanic residents.
Race | Bergenfield | NJ | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 33.3% | 53.0% | 58.9% |
African American | 8.2% | 12.4% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 27.4% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 1.3% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 29.2% | 21.2% | 18.7% |
Bergenfield is 50.4% female with 14,218 female residents.
Bergenfield is 49.6% male with 14,004 male residents.
Gender | Bergenfield | NJ | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 50.4% | 50.7% | 50.4% |
Male | 49.6% | 49.3% | 49.6% |
4.0% of adults in Bergenfield completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Bergenfield completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Bergenfield completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Bergenfield completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Bergenfield completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Bergenfield completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Bergenfield completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Bergenfield completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Bergenfield completed doctorate degree.
Education | Bergenfield | NJ | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 25.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 15.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 8.0% | 12.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
1.8% of households in Bergenfield earn Less than $10,000.
4.1% of households in Bergenfield earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.2% of households in Bergenfield earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.6% of households in Bergenfield earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.1% of households in Bergenfield earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.3% of households in Bergenfield earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.0% of households in Bergenfield earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.3% of households in Bergenfield earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.2% of households in Bergenfield earn $150,000 to $199,999.
18.5% of households in Bergenfield earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Bergenfield | NJ | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 1.8% | 4.1% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 4.1% | 3.0% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 5.4% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 4.6% | 5.7% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 6.1% | 8.2% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 11.3% | 13.2% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 10.0% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 22.3% | 18.0% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 16.2% | 11.5% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 18.5% | 19.2% | 11.4% |