Land and home values in Bergen County, New Jersey
Bergen County (metro core, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ) covers 233 square miles and 203 census tracts. Residential land is about $41.00 per sq ft at the county median, from $28.30 in its most rural tracts to $76.60 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $701,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $2,620 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $41.00 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $1.79M | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $446,490 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $51,000 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $701,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $539,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $871,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $179 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $2,280 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $2,620 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $3,200 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $4,080 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 4.5% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 9 | $72.60 | $1.71M | $3,040 |
| Upper | 46 | $55.60 | $1.01M | $3,220 |
| Mid | 94 | $41.00 | $702,000 | $2,590 |
| Entry | 54 | $33.70 | $557,000 | $2,340 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater | Town | $116 | $875,000 |
| Englewood Cliffs | Town | $111 | $1.71M |
| Alpine | Town | $103 | $2.45M |
| Edgehill Condominiums | Subdivision | $98.10 | $1.03M |
| Mariners Landing | Subdivision | $85.80 | $744,000 |
| Tenafly | Town | $79.80 | $1.23M |
| Independence Harbor | Subdivision | $69.40 | $722,000 |
| Cottage Lane Condominium Comples | Subdivision | $67.40 | $1.38M |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Bergen County, NJ?
Residential land in Bergen County, NJ is about $41.00 per square foot, or $1.79M an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $446,490. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Bergen County, NJ?
The typical (median) home in Bergen County, NJ is worth about $701,000, with entry-level homes around $539,000 and upper-end homes around $871,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Bergen County, NJ?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $2,620 a month in Bergen County, NJ, a 1-bedroom about $2,280 and a 3-bedroom about $3,200 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Bergen County, NJ?
Farmland averages about $51,000 an acre in Bergen County, NJ (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.