Bergen County, NJ home prices

Bergen County, NJ: the typical home is worth $786,366 as of 2026-05, up +5.7% over the past year and +221.1% since 2000. Listings run about $418/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $43,938 → 2026: $786,366 (17.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $786,366, homes in Bergen County sit 34% above the New Jersey median ($587,181) and 236% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #2 of 21 New Jersey counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here sell fast — a median 29 days on the market, with 9% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 6.8× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~51% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$3,882/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,900/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Passaic County, NJ ($598,901) · Rockland County, NY ($753,417) · New York County, NY ($1,206,341) · Bronx County, NY ($498,600) · Essex County, NJ ($668,383) · Hudson County, NJ ($645,249)