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“With
more than one million people living in 70 municipalities
in the most
populous county in New Jersey, it is important to understand
what makes
Bergen County towns different from each other in order
to make the happiest choice.”
Choose
the Right Bergen County Town
Bergen County offers some
of the most attractive towns to live in New Jersey, but for
newcomers and even people familiar with the Garden State, the
sheer number of options can be daunting. While the all-around
excellent
school systems, transportation,
shopping,
cultural diversity, recreational opportunities, and proximity
to New York City mean that no Bergen County town will disappoint,
some towns may be better fits than others depending on a family’s
needs. With more than one million people living in 70 municipalities
in the most populous county in New Jersey, it is important to
understand what makes Bergen County towns different from each
other in order to make the happiest choice.
Despite their shared excellence, every Bergen County community
offers special qualities that distinguish it, beginning with
the size and tone of the town. Some communities, such as Fort
Lee and Englewood,
buzz with the energy of nearby New York City, while other towns,
like Tenafly
and Closter,
exude the coziness of suburbs. Still other towns, like Alpine
and Demarest,
seem like quiet escapes with small populations in the middle
of the busy New York Metropolitan area. Families that plan to
move to Bergen County should decide in advance what feeling
of town interests them.
Schools are a priority consideration for many families that
chose to move to Bergen County. The county offers public schools,
private and religious schools, some nationally recognized, which
give students individualized attention from excellent teachers
and help with admission to top colleges, including the Ivy League.
Certain schools are known for the strength of particular programs,
such as music or science, and parents may wish to move in order
for their child to be close to a particular school. For parents
who children are grown, schools may be less of a consideration.
More and more, in a world of tight schedules, transportation
resources and commuting options matter to Bergen County families.
Any town will provide residents convenient access to major roads
like the Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike and Palisades
Interstate Parkway, but for non-drivers, the degree of public
transportation varies depending on the town. Commuters to New
York City should look for a town with a train station, frequent
bus service, ferry service, or easy access to connections like
the George Washington Bridge.
Shopping plays a major role in Bergen County, but residents
can choose whether or not they want to live in a town surrounded
by stores. Almost every town offers basic shopping options such
as a grocery store and pharmacy, and many towns feature a town
center with more extensive amenities and even interesting boutiques.
The true shopper will want to consider whether to live near
one of the large malls for which New Jersey is known, such as
the Westfield Garden State Plaza.
United in their ability to offer residents the good life, Bergen
County towns display differences in size, schools, transportation,
and services that warrant consideration. While any town would
be a great choice, thinking about your family’s needs in advance
ensures that the town you select will be the most perfect match.
RE/MAX of Tenafly
RE/MAX
Associates lead agents
of
competing companies in
professional
designations which
denote
specialized training and
education.
They dominate the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Relocation
Professional (CRP), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Leadership Training
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About Orly Chen
Orly
Chen is a leading real
estate agent in Northern
New Jersey specializing
in the Bergen County
area. Her outgoing
personality, honesty
and approachability and
integrity make Orly one
of the most sought-after
agents in the Northern
New Jersey real estate
market. Read
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