Living in North Bergen
North Bergen is a large place in New Jersey, United States, home to 63,484 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 2%, #78 of 3,933), city lovers (top 3%, #108 of 4,114), young professionals (top 4%, #163 of 4,444).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about North Bergen
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater New York, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 14 min and sets around 22:32; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How North Bergen ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 41 | #8,038 of 11,898 | #439 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 27 | #7,571 of 9,771 | #316 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 34 | #6,275 of 8,006 | #356 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 42 | #4,473 of 6,237 | #266 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #5,398 of 9,474 | #394 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #4,250 of 9,474 | #330 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #4,170 of 10,762 | #358 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #204 of 4,537 | #20 of 276 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #163 of 4,444 | #13 of 273 | Map |
| DINKS | 81 | #139 of 3,053 | #21 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 55 | #4,802 of 7,271 | #286 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #749 of 6,227 | #41 of 349 | Map |
| Car-free household | 82 | #78 of 3,933 | #5 of 248 | Map |
| Student | 71 | #793 of 2,119 | #48 of 121 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 37 | #5,261 of 8,006 | #303 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 22 | #10,609 of 12,111 | #432 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 78 | #108 of 4,114 | #8 of 255 | Map |
| Expat professional | 73 | #1,003 of 7,271 | #106 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 61 | #3,962 of 9,474 | #339 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 23 | #16,499 of 18,063 | #479 of 562 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 27 | #6,773 of 16,523 | #288 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 6 | #17,470 of 18,063 | #527 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #3,371 of 16,523 | #330 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #1,525 of 21,167 | #132 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 49 | #11,370 of 12,111 | #443 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,203 of 6,413 | #167 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 72 | #1,469 of 12,111 | #147 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #209 of 4,750 | #14 of 282 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Fairview (New Jersey, 14,451 residents) 1 km
- Guttenberg (New Jersey) 2 km
- West New York 2 km
- Cliffside Park 3 km
- Union City (New Jersey) 3 km
- Ridgefield (New Jersey) 3 km
- Upper West Side 4 km
- Weehawken 4 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.