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Moving to North Bergen, NJ
$475,000Median listing price
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About North Bergen
North Bergen is a dense township in North Hudson stretching from the low-lying Meadowlands along the Hackensack River up to the Palisades overlooking the Hudson River (shown in the Commons aerial photo below).
Home prices in North Bergen
The median listing price in North Bergen is $475,000.
Top places in North Bergen
- James J. Braddock–North Hudson Park — the township's 167-acre flagship park (shown in the Commons photos below).
- The Freedom Monument in Braddock Park (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Bergenline Avenue — the North Hudson commercial spine.
- The Meadowlands-side wetlands and the Palisades overlooks (shown in the Commons aerial photo below).
- North Bergen High School — the Bruins' home, also serving Guttenberg.
Commuting from North Bergen
- Direct NJ Transit buses (including the 154/159 corridors) run toward the Port Authority Bus Terminal; the Bergenline Avenue HBLR station connects to Jersey City and Hoboken for PATH transfers.
- Approximate bus time to Midtown: roughly 20–35 minutes in normal traffic (approximate; not verified against current NJ Transit timetables).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~20–35 minutes (approximate; highly traffic-dependent via the Lincoln Tunnel / Route 495).
Schools in North Bergen
Public schools: North Bergen School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
North Bergen FAQs
- What is the housing market like in North Bergen, NJ?
The median listing price in North Bergen is $475,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from North Bergen, NJ?
Direct NJ Transit buses (including the 154/159 corridors) run toward the Port Authority Bus Terminal; the Bergenline Avenue HBLR station connects to Jersey City and Hoboken for PATH transfers. - Which school district serves North Bergen, NJ?
North Bergen is served by North Bergen School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.