What to Know About Buying in Bergen County

The details that make this market work.

Bergen County concentrates some of America's highest-valued residential real estate. Sub-market knowledge is everything.

Premier Markets

Alpine, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River — estate corridors
Franklin Lakes — gated enclaves, country club living
Ridgewood, Ho-Ho-Kus, Tenafly — top schools, village charm
Mahwah — large lots near Ramapo Mountains
Englewood Cliffs — Hudson views, Palisades access

Schools & Public Life

Bergen County's public schools rank among NJ's elite
Ridgewood, Tenafly, Northern Highlands, Northern Valley districts
Private: Bergen Catholic, Don Bosco, Saddle River Day, Elisabeth Morrow
Robust arts: Performing Arts Center, museums, galleries
Diverse, internationally rooted communities throughout

Commute & Access

5–25 miles to Midtown Manhattan
NJ Transit bus + ferry service from multiple points
George Washington Bridge — direct Manhattan access
Route 17, Route 4, I-95, Garden State Parkway
Newark Liberty (~45 min); LaGuardia (~30 min via GWB)

Lifestyle & Recreation

Palisades Interstate Park — hiking, fishing, scenic vistas
Ramapo Valley County Reservation, Campgaw Mountain
Garden State Plaza, Shops at Riverside (luxury retail)
MetLife Stadium in nearby East Rutherford
Premier dining throughout Ridgewood, Englewood, Tenafly

June 2026 Market Snapshot

Bergen County luxury real estate in numbers.

County-wide single-family data, sourced from GSMLS via New Jersey REALTORS.

Median Sale Price

$946,000

+7.3% YoY

Days on Market

+3.7% YoY

Sale-to-List

105.5%

+0.3% YoY

Closed Sales

584

+13.0% YoY

Months Supply

2.5

-3.8% YoY

Bergen County luxury real estate continues its multi-year climb. The county-wide median sale price reached $946,000 in June 2026 — up 7.3% year-over-year — with 584 closed sales (+13.0%). Sellers received 105.5% of list price on average. Bergen County's premier estate markets like Franklin Lakes, Alpine, and Saddle River are pricing well above the county median.

Source: New Jersey REALTORS Local Market Update, June 2026. Single-family homes, Bergen County.