Housing Market
Bergen County homes sell in a median 28 days — the fastest in northern NJ. With a sale-to-list ratio of 102%, sellers consistently receive above asking price. The highest appreciation is concentrated in towns with Midtown Direct train service and top-10 school districts. Bergen has the highest property taxes in the United States at $14,443 median, but tax rates vary enormously: from Teterboro at 0.60% to municipalities above 3%. Understanding which town gives you the best school-to-tax ratio is the single most important calculation for Bergen County buyers.
Compare Towns
70 municipalities sorted by median price
| Town | Median Price | Schools | To NYC | Tax Rate | Est. Annual Tax | Walkability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | $5,700,000 | 8/10 |
45 min
Bus to GWB
|
1.42% | $28,456 |
5
|
| Saddle River | $2,800,000 | 8/10 |
50 min
Bus to GWB
|
1.34% | $25,678 |
8
|
| Upper Saddle River | $1,200,000 | 9/10 |
55 min
Bus to Ridgewood
|
1.67% | $22,345 |
12
|
| Ridgewood | $1,100,000 | 9/10 |
42 min
Ridgewood Station
Bergen County Line
|
2.67% | $20,123 |
78
|
| Tenafly | $1,050,000 | 9/10 |
35 min
Bus to GWB
|
2.4% | $21,345 |
45
|
| Ho-Ho-Kus | $950,000 | 9/10 |
45 min
Ho-Ho-Kus Station
Bergen County Line
|
2.12% | $19,876 |
42
|
| Demarest | $900,000 | 9/10 |
38 min
Bus to GWB
|
- | - |
18
|
| Glen Rock | $875,000 | 9/10 |
40 min
Glen Rock Main Line
Main/Bergen Line
|
2.45% | $16,789 |
65
|
| Woodcliff Lake | $850,000 | 8/10 |
52 min
Bus to Hillsdale
|
2.01% | $18,901 |
22
|
| Old Tappan | $850,000 | 8/10 |
45 min
Bus to GWB
|
2.01% | $18,234 |
15
|
| Closter | $780,000 | 8/10 |
40 min
Bus to GWB
|
2.31% | $18,567 |
35
|
| Oradell | $750,000 | 9/10 |
42 min
Oradell Station
Pascack Valley Line
|
2.34% | $16,123 |
55
|
| Ramsey | $680,000 | 8/10 |
48 min
Ramsey Main Street
Main Line
|
2.56% | $14,567 |
55
|
| Norwood | $680,000 | 8/10 |
42 min
Bus to GWB
|
2.23% | $16,789 |
25
|
| Paramus | $650,000 | 8/10 |
35 min
Bus to Port Authority
|
2.12% | $13,678 |
35
|
| Mahwah | $650,000 | 8/10 |
55 min
Mahwah Station
Main Line
|
2.34% | $14,567 |
18
|
| Park Ridge | $630,000 | 8/10 |
50 min
Bus to Ridgewood
|
2.45% | $13,890 |
42
|
| Hillsdale | $620,000 | 8/10 |
48 min
Hillsdale Station
Pascack Valley Line
|
2.56% | $14,890 |
38
|
| Fair Lawn | $600,000 | 7/10 |
35 min
Fair Lawn Station
Bergen County Line
|
2.67% | $12,678 |
62
|
| Edgewater | $580,000 | 6/10 |
20 min
Ferry to W 39th St
|
1.89% | $12,345 |
72
|
| Rutherford | $575,000 | 7/10 |
28 min
Rutherford Station
Bergen County Line
|
2.89% | $12,345 |
72
|
| Englewood | $525,000 | 6/10 |
25 min
Bus to GWB
|
2.54% | $14,890 |
58
|
| Fort Lee | $520,000 | 7/10 |
15 min
Bus to Port Authority
|
2.12% | $13,456 |
82
|
| Bergenfield | $520,000 | 6/10 |
35 min
Bus to GWB
|
2.89% | $12,345 |
55
|
| Dumont | $490,000 | 7/10 |
38 min
Bus to GWB
|
2.98% | $11,789 |
48
|
| Palisades Park | $480,000 | 6/10 |
20 min
Bus to GWB
|
2.56% | $10,789 |
82
|
| Cliffside Park | $460,000 | 6/10 |
18 min
Bus to Port Authority
|
2.45% | $11,234 |
78
|
| Hackensack | $450,000 | 5/10 |
30 min
Bus to Port Authority
|
2.78% | $10,234 |
72
|
| Lodi | $430,000 | 5/10 |
35 min
Bus to Port Authority
|
2.95% | $9,456 |
62
|
| Bogota | $420,000 | 5/10 |
30 min
Bus to GWB
|
3.12% | $9,876 |
65
|
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Town Profiles
Alpine
$5,700,000Most expensive ZIP code in NJ. Estate properties on 2-5 acre lots. Home to celebrities and executives. Northern Valley Regional school district ranked #1 in NJ. Population under 2,000.
Saddle River
$2,800,000Ultra-private borough with 2-acre minimum lot sizes. Former home of Richard Nixon. Wandell School feeds to Northern Highlands. Equestrian properties and gated estates.
Upper Saddle River
$1,200,000Spacious suburban lots with top-rated Cavallini Middle School. Feeds to Northern Highlands Regional. Executive housing with strong appreciation.
Ridgewood
$1,100,000The gold standard of Bergen County suburbs. Nationally ranked schools, vibrant downtown with 200+ shops and restaurants, NJ Transit direct to Hoboken. Annual 4th of July parade draws 50,000.
Tenafly
$1,050,000One of the most diverse upscale communities in Bergen County. Strong Korean-American presence. Tenafly High School consistently ranks in NJ's top 20. Lost Brook Preserve nature area.
Ho-Ho-Kus
$950,000Small borough with just 4,000 residents. Colonial and Victorian homes on tree-lined streets. Shares Northern Highlands schools. Historic Ho-Ho-Kus Inn built in 1790.
Demarest
$900,000Quiet residential borough feeding into Northern Valley Regional. Less than 5,000 residents. Known for large lots, privacy, and proximity to top schools.
Glen Rock
$875,000Family-focused borough with two train stations and exceptional schools. Rock Pool swimming complex is the summer hub. Compact downtown with restaurants and shops.
Woodcliff Lake
$850,000Corporate headquarters of BMW North America. Upscale residential with Woodcliff Lake Reservoir walking trails. Feeds to Pascack Valley Regional.
Old Tappan
$850,000Upscale residential borough at the NY line. Northern Valley Regional school district. Large colonial homes on generous lots. Old Tappan Golf Course. Population under 6,000.
Closter
$780,000Diverse community at the NY border. Northern Valley Regional school district. Mix of colonial homes and newer construction. Closter Plaza shopping area.
Oradell
$750,000Classic small-town feel with own train station. River Dell Regional schools rated A+. Oradell Reservoir park and historic downtown. Borough population under 8,000.
Ramsey
$680,000Walkable downtown with active Main Street. Ramsey High School and Eric S. Smith Middle School both highly rated. Darlington County Park on the border. Two train stations.
Norwood
$680,000Small borough at the NY border. Northern Valley Regional schools. Quiet residential character with larger lots. Close to Rockland County shopping and dining.
Paramus
$650,000Retail capital of NJ with 5 major shopping malls including Garden State Plaza. Blue laws keep Sundays quiet residential. Paramus High School is well-regarded. Strong property tax base from commercial.
Mahwah
$650,000Northwestern Bergen County at the Ramapo Mountains. Ramapo College campus. Campgaw Mountain ski area. Corporate offices (Sharp, Stryker). Larger lots with a rural feel rare in Bergen County.
Park Ridge
$630,000Friendly, family-oriented borough with excellent public schools. Park Ridge High School. Pascack Brook Park. Annual Memorial Day parade. Safe, walkable neighborhoods.
Hillsdale
$620,000Family-friendly borough with own train station. Pascack Valley Regional schools. Small-town community events year-round. Woodcliff Lake reservoir nearby for recreation.
Fair Lawn
$600,000Diverse, middle-class borough with strong community identity. Radburn section is a National Historic Landmark planned community from 1929. Three train stations. Fair Lawn HS is competitive.
Edgewater
$580,000Waterfront living on the Hudson River. NY Waterway ferry to Midtown in 20 minutes. Luxury condos, The Promenade shopping center, and River Road restaurant row. Manhattan views from every angle.
Rutherford
$575,000Borough of Trees. Victorian and Edwardian architecture on tree-lined streets. 20-minute train to Hoboken. Williams Center for the Arts. Active downtown dining scene. Strong community pride.
Englewood
$525,000Culturally rich city with Bergen Performing Arts Center. Diverse population. Englewood Hospital is a major employer. East Hill section is upscale with homes over $1M. Downtown revitalization ongoing.
Fort Lee
$520,000George Washington Bridge gateway. High-rise luxury condos with Manhattan skyline views. Strong Korean-American community with excellent dining. Fort Lee Historic Park. 15-minute bus to Midtown.
Bergenfield
$520,000Diverse, affordable borough with strong Filipino-American community. Bergenfield High School serves the community well. Cooper's Pond Park. Solid value compared to neighboring towns.
Dumont
$490,000Quiet residential borough with small-town charm. Good schools and reasonable taxes for Bergen County. Family-oriented with youth sports programs. Affordable alternative to pricier neighbors.
Palisades Park
$480,000Korean-American cultural hub with some of the best Korean food in the Northeast. Broad Avenue is the main dining corridor. Affordable condos and townhomes close to the GWB. Growing property values.
Cliffside Park
$460,000High-rise borough on the Palisades with Manhattan views. Anderson Avenue dining corridor. Quick bus commute across the GWB. Mix of condos and single-family homes at accessible prices.
Hackensack
$450,000Bergen County seat and commercial hub. Hackensack University Medical Center is the largest employer. Main Street revival with new restaurants and shops. Most affordable entry point into Bergen County.
Lodi
$430,000Working-class borough with strong Italian heritage. Satin Dolls (the real Bada Bing from The Sopranos). Affordable entry into Bergen County. Diverse dining along Route 46 corridor.
Bogota
$420,000Compact, affordable borough along the Hackensack River. Under 9,000 residents. Bogota High School. River Walk park. One of the most affordable towns in Bergen County with strong community spirit.
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