State rank#1 of 21
Smallest county962,316 residentsBergen County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 34003
Bergen County, New Jersey
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population962,316
Household income$124,884
Unemployment3.7%
Life expectancy81.9 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Bergen County has 962,316 residents and ranks #1 by population among New Jersey county equivalents. Median household income is $124,884. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.7%. Its clearest relative strength is primary care access. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within New Jersey
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Bergen County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Bergen County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is primary care access.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $623,000 median home value and $1,914/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $124,884, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Bergen County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing primary care access, unemployment rate, and life expectancy. College attainment is 53.1% and life expectancy is 81.9 years.
Potential advantages
- Primary care access: 1 per 882 residents, rank #1 of 21 available New Jersey counties.
- Unemployment rate: 3.7%, rank #2 of 21 available New Jersey counties.
- Life expectancy: 81.9 years, rank #2 of 21 available New Jersey counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $623,000, rank #21 of 21; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,914/mo, rank #20 of 21; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 6.8%, rank #11 of 21; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within New Jersey
Rank and range use only counties in New Jersey with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$124,884
$124,884; above the state county median of $100,869.
State rank #4 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$623,000
$623,000; above the state county median of $434,600.
State rank #21 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,914/mo
$1,914/mo; above the state county median of $1,623/mo.
State rank #20 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.7%
3.7%; below the state county median of 4.4%.
State rank #2 of 21 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
53.1%
53.1%; above the state county median of 39.1%.
State rank #4 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
81.9 years
81.9 years; above the state county median of 78.4 years.
State rank #2 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
12.6%
12.6%; below the state county median of 14.8%.
State rank #4 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
6.8%
6.8%; at the state county median of 6.8%.
State rank #11 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 882 residents
1 per 882 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,396 residents.
State rank #1 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 305 residents
1 per 305 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 393 residents.
State rank #6 of 21 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Bergen County FAQ
Is Bergen County a good place to live?
Bergen County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing primary care access, unemployment rate, and life expectancy. College attainment is 53.1% and life expectancy is 81.9 years.
What should I know before moving to Bergen County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $623,000 median home value and $1,914/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $124,884, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Bergen County?
Bergen County has 962,316 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Bergen County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 34003; the parent state FIPS is 34.
What is the median household income in Bergen County?
The ACS median household income is $124,884.
How much does housing cost in Bergen County?
Housing benchmarks are $623,000 median home value and $1,914/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $124,884, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Bergen County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.7%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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