The most populous county in New Jersey, Bergen County has over 900,000 residents and is continuing to grow. Located in the northeastern corner of New Jersey, Bergen County is bordered to the north by New York State and to the east by the Hudson River. Perhaps due to its proximity to New York City via public transport and the George Washington Bridge, Bergen County is an extremely attractive option for homeowners and prospective homeowners looking for a safe and lively community that is close to – but not within – New York City.
With its wide array of municipalities, Bergen County offers several different types of towns and lifestyles. For the nature lover, communities along the Hudson River might be a top choice. Meanwhile, others might prefer to live deeper in suburbia, immersed in the commerce that Bergen County has to offer. And yet others might prefer something in between the two. Regardless of one’s personal preference, Bergen County has a town that could easily become home.
Offering a vibrant and exciting lifestyle for residents of any age, Bergen County has over seventy towns – each with access to superb public and private schools. Further, eighteen different parks available to residents provide leisure activities such as fishing, biking, camping, golfing, swimming, and hiking. And although slipping into New York City for the nightlife is possible with the short commute Bergen County offers to Manhattan, it’s hardly necessary. Bergen County offers plenty of restaurants, bars, and clubs to dine and play in without straying far from home at all.
For those who are drawn to sports and other big stadium events, the New Jersey Meadowlands Complex is located right in Bergen County. Catering to the needs of fans of basketball, football, hockey, and thoroughbred racing, the Meadowlands Complex is a huge asset to those living in Bergen County. Further, the complex also hosts several concerts and other major events throughout the year.
One of Bergen County’s most attractive offerings to young professionals in New York City who are wishing to leave the city in favor of raising a family is the commute. Via the George Washington Bridge, many commuters from Bergen County drive into the city on a daily basis for work. Further commuting options include a bus which goes over the George Washington Bridge as well as trains which serve the North-South route in New Jersey such as the Bergen County Line, the Erie Main Line, and the Pascack Valley Line – all of which filter into the Hoboken Terminal in Hudson County. From there, PATH trains go to Manhattan on a regular basis.
For air travel, Teterboro Airport is the only airport in Bergen County, but like the rest of the area, all of the major New York City airports, including JFK, Laguardia, and Newark, are easily traveled to.
A fast growing collection of lovely communities, Bergen County is a much talked about destination for those wishing to move from the city to a safer, more sound community and for those looking to switch suburban communities.