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North Bergen, NJ (Hudson County): Neighborhood Guide

North Bergen, NJ is a Hudson County township on the Palisades, across the Hudson River from Manhattan. Its housing runs from high-rise condominiums and co-ops on Boulevard East to two-family, multi-family and single-family houses on the side streets. NJ Transit buses run to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, and the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail has its northern terminus at Tonnelle Avenue station in North Bergen.

This guide covers North Bergen Township in Hudson County, New Jersey, ZIP 07047. Despite the name, North Bergen is not in Bergen County. Bergen County is its neighbor to the north.

Where North Bergen, NJ Sits and Getting to Manhattan

North Bergen, NJ covers 5.14 square miles of land (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census). The Hudson County Hazard Mitigation Plan describes the township as sharing its borders with Bergen County to the north, the Town of Secaucus to the west, Jersey City to the south, and Union City, West New York and the Town of Guttenberg to the east (North Bergen annex, June 2025). The township zoning map names the Bergen County neighbors along that northern line: Ridgefield, Fairview, Cliffside Park and Edgewater (Township of North Bergen zoning map, adopted August 2006).

NJ Transit buses serve both Boulevard East and Bergenline Avenue, and the township municipal offices are at 4233 Kennedy Boulevard. NJDOT describes Route 495 as a 3.45-mile freeway that connects the New Jersey Turnpike to the Lincoln Tunnel, passing through Secaucus, North Bergen Township and Union City and ending in Weehawken. Its viaduct in North Bergen carries it over U.S. Routes 1&9, Paterson Plank Road and Liberty Avenue (NJDOT).

Commuting here is by bus, light rail or car.

• Bus to Manhattan. NJ Transit route 128 (North Bergen-Boulevard East-New York) runs along Boulevard East, with time points at Boulevard East and 74th Street and at Nungessers (Boulevard East at Bergenline Avenue), to the Port Authority Bus Terminal (NJ Transit timetable issued September 5, 2026). Route 127 stops at the Tonnelle Avenue light rail station on its way to the Port Authority (timetable issued July 1, 2026).
• Local bus. Route 22 (North Bergen-Union City-Hoboken) starts at Nungessers, Bergenline Avenue at JFK Boulevard, and runs along Bergenline Avenue to Hoboken Terminal (timetable issued July 1, 2026). Route 84 (North Bergen-Jersey City-Journal Square, issued July 1, 2026) also serves Bergenline Avenue. Route 23 (North Bergen-Weehawken-Port Imperial-Hoboken, issued July 1, 2026) has its North Bergen time point at Boulevard East and 79th Street, and route 83 (Hackensack-Jersey City-Journal Square, issued July 1, 2026) stops at the Tonnelle Avenue station. Check NJ Transit for current stops and schedules before you plan around a route.
• Light rail. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail's northern terminus is Tonnelle Avenue station, at Tonnelle Avenue and 51st Street in North Bergen. NJ Transit lists a park-and-ride lot there with 682 standard and 17 accessible spaces at $5.50 a day or $77 a month, with no overnight parking (NJ Transit, accessed October 11, 2026). The next stop, Bergenline Avenue station, is on Bergenline Avenue between 48th and 49th Streets in neighboring Union City, inside a tunnel through the Palisades reached by elevators. Trains continue south through Port Imperial in Weehawken to Hoboken Terminal and Jersey City (NJ Transit Hudson-Bergen Light Rail timetable, July 2026 edition).
• Car. Route 495 leads east to the Lincoln Tunnel and west to the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) at exit 16E (NJDOT).

The Census Bureau puts the mean travel time to work for North Bergen, NJ residents at 33.1 minutes (American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024, QuickFacts, accessed October 2026). Your own commute depends on the block, the route and the hour.

What Kinds of Homes Are in North Bergen, NJ

North Bergen, NJ mixes high-rise buildings with small ones. The Census Bureau estimates that 41.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024, accessed October 2026), so most occupied units are rented. On October 11, 2026, Redfin's for-sale search showed 123 listings under its condo home type, 60 multi-family listings and 46 single-family houses in the township.

• High-rise condominiums on Boulevard East. Tall buildings line Boulevard East on top of the Palisades, and many units face east across the Hudson toward Manhattan. Amenities, parking and fees vary by building, so read each association's documents and the listing disclosures for the specific unit.
• Co-ops on Boulevard East. Some Boulevard East buildings are cooperatives. In a co-op you buy shares in the corporation that owns the building, not a deeded unit, and the board approves each purchase. Monthly maintenance, what it covers and any down payment minimum are set by each corporation, so read the corporation's financial statements, budget and house rules with your attorney before you sign.
• Waterfront condominiums on the river. Below the cliffs, condominium buildings such as the Watermark Condominiums sit along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway (Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy).
• Two-family and small multi-family houses. These sit on residential side streets throughout the township. Ask your lender how it counts rent from the other units, and have your attorney review the leases.
• Single-family houses. Detached and attached houses are also listed for sale in the township (Redfin for-sale listings, October 11, 2026).

Two local rules matter on any rental property. First, rent control: the township's Rent Control Office assists landlords and tenants on which apartments are subject to the local rent control ordinance, what the legal base rent is and what increases the law permits, and it keeps files on residential properties for public inspection (Township of North Bergen). Check the building's file there before you rely on a seller's rent roll. Second, short-term rentals: under Ordinance 706-26, adopted March 18, 2026 and announced by the township on April 15, 2026, short-term rentals are allowed only where the owner lives at the property as a principal residence, with a 60-night yearly cap, an annual permit and no more than two permits per person or entity (Township of North Bergen). Read more in North Bergen's short-term rental rules for multi-family buyers and selling a two-family home in North Bergen or West New York.

Near the river, also check flood status. Since March 20, 2024, New Jersey sellers must disclose whether a property is in a FEMA Special or Moderate Risk Flood Hazard Area, and landlords must give tenants a flood risk notice, with exemptions for buildings of two or fewer units, owner-occupied buildings of three or fewer units, and hotels and other transient lodging (NJ Department of Community Affairs; P.L. 2023, c.93).

Braddock Park, the Waterfront Walkway and Bergenline Avenue

James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park, at 79th Street and Bergenline Avenue, covers 167 acres. Hudson County says the park, formerly known as North Hudson Park, dates to 1910 and was renamed for James J. Braddock, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion from 1935 to 1937. The county lists the 16-acre Woodcliff Lake, 21 tennis courts, three basketball courts, three bocce courts, handball courts, three football fields, six volleyball courts, a little league field, an exercise and cross country course, a playground, nature trails, picnic areas, a dog run and 8 miles of walkways (Hudson County Division of Parks).

The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway runs along the North Bergen riverfront below the cliffs. As of November 2025 the Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy listed one North Bergen gap: Riverview Residential, about 300 yards of vacant land closed to the public between the Watermark Condominiums and Edgewater's Glass House condominiums. The Conservancy reports that it has brought suit to open the property and that the developer has recently filed a public access easement.

Bergenline Avenue is a storefront street served by NJ Transit routes 22 and 84 from Nungessers at JFK Boulevard. North Bergen's municipal offices are at 4233 Kennedy Boulevard (Township of North Bergen). For seasonal events and places to go, see the North Bergen, NJ things-to-do guide.

North Bergen, NJ Market Snapshot

Every figure below has a source and a date. North Bergen, NJ sales mix high-rise condos, co-op shares, multi-family buildings and houses, and those sell at very different prices, so a shift in the mix can move the median. Read the numbers as a range, not a price for your home.

Redfin also reports: "On average, homes in North Bergen sell after 65 days on the market compared to 61 days last year" (Redfin, three months ending August 2026, accessed October 11, 2026).

The gap between Redfin's $600,000 sale median and the Census Bureau's $473,500 owner-estimated value is a measurement difference. Redfin counts only recent sales. The Census figure is what owners of all homes reported over five years.

Example. At the 2025 effective rate of 1.661%, a home with a market value of $600,000 would carry an estimated property tax of about $9,970 a year. That is an estimate only. The actual bill depends on the assessed value of the specific property, so check the tax record before you write an offer. In a co-op, the building's tax is generally paid by the corporation and included in the monthly maintenance, so compare total maintenance instead and confirm it in the corporation's budget.

To see what is available now, search current listings. If you own here, start with a home valuation or read how to sell your home in North Bergen, NJ.

Town guides: North Bergen, West New York, Guttenberg, Union City and Weehawken.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Bergen, NJ in Bergen County?
No. North Bergen is a township in Hudson County, ZIP 07047. Bergen County is to the north, where the township zoning map shows Ridgefield, Fairview, Cliffside Park and Edgewater. Secaucus is to the west, Jersey City to the south, and Union City, West New York and Guttenberg to the east.

Can I commute from North Bergen, NJ to Manhattan without a car?
Yes. NJ Transit route 128 runs along Boulevard East to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, and route 127 serves the Tonnelle Avenue light rail station on its way there. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail runs from Tonnelle Avenue to Hoboken Terminal and Jersey City. Check current schedules before you rely on a departure time.

What kinds of homes are for sale in North Bergen, NJ?
A wide mix. High-rise condominiums and co-ops line Boulevard East, condominiums sit on the riverfront below the cliffs, and two-family, multi-family and single-family houses fill the residential side streets. On October 11, 2026, Redfin showed more condo listings for sale than multi-family or single-family listings.

Are short-term rentals allowed in North Bergen, NJ?
Only for owner-occupants. Under the township's 2026 ordinance, the owner must live at the property as a principal residence, rentals are capped at 60 nights a year with an annual permit, and tenants are prohibited from operating short-term rentals. Confirm the current rules with the township before you buy on that plan.

How much are property taxes in North Bergen, NJ?
It depends on the assessment. The 2025 effective tax rate was 1.661%, so a $600,000 market value works out to an estimated $9,970 a year. In a co-op, taxes are generally part of the monthly maintenance. Confirm the actual figure for the property on the tax record or in the co-op's budget.

What is James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park?
A 167-acre Hudson County park at 79th Street and Bergenline Avenue. The county lists the 16-acre Woodcliff Lake, 21 tennis courts, football fields, a playground, a dog run and 8 miles of walkways.

Talk Through a North Bergen, NJ Move

If you are weighing a purchase or sale in North Bergen, NJ, I can pull the closed sales, the co-op or association documents and the township's rent and rental records for the specific building and go through them with you before you decide.

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The Selleck Group at KW City Views Realty. Keller Williams City Views Realty. Each office is independently owned and operated. NJ Real Estate Broker / Sales Associate #9236275. Licensure does not imply endorsement. Equal Housing Opportunity. Market figures are third-party estimates for the periods shown, not an appraisal of any property. Property tax figures are estimates only. Schedules, fares, ordinances and project status change; confirm them with the operator or the township. This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.

Sources

• U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts, North Bergen township, Hudson County, New Jersey (2020 Census land area; ACS 5-year 2020 to 2024 owner-occupied rate, median value, median gross rent, mean travel time), accessed October 11, 2026. census.gov/quickfacts
• Redfin, North Bergen, NJ Housing Market, 3 months ending August 2026, accessed October 11, 2026. redfin.com
• Redfin, North Bergen, NJ homes for sale filtered by home type (condo 123, multi-family 60, house 46), accessed October 11, 2026. redfin.com
• New Jersey Realtors, Local Market Update, Hudson County, August 2026, current as of September 9, 2026. njar-public.stats.10kresearch.com
• New Jersey Division of Taxation, 2025 General and Effective Tax Rates (North Bergen Twp 1.828 general, 1.661 effective), accessed October 11, 2026. 2025 tax rates (PDF)
• Hudson County Hazard Mitigation Plan, Chapter 10, Township of North Bergen annex, section 10.2.2 Location (file dated June 12, 2025). hudsoncountynjhmp.com (PDF)
• Township of North Bergen, Zoning Map, adopted August 2006 (adjoining municipalities labeled on the map). northbergen.org (PDF)
• New Jersey Department of Transportation, Route 495, Route 1&9/Paterson Plank Road Bridge, Overview, accessed October 11, 2026. dot.nj.gov
• NJ Transit, route 128 North Bergen-Blvd. East-New York timetable, issued September 5, 2026. njtransit.com (PDF)
• NJ Transit, route 127 Ridgefield-Union City-New York timetable (North Bergen, Tonnelle Ave. HBLR Station), issued July 1, 2026. njtransit.com (PDF)
• NJ Transit, route 22 North Bergen-Union City-Hoboken timetable (North Bergen, Nungessers, Bergenline Ave. at JFK Blvd.), issued July 1, 2026. njtransit.com (PDF)
• NJ Transit, route 84 North Bergen-Jersey City-Journal Square timetable, issued July 1, 2026. njtransit.com (PDF)
• NJ Transit, route 23 North Bergen-Weehawken-Port Imperial-Hoboken timetable (North Bergen, Blvd. East at 79th St.), issued July 1, 2026. njtransit.com (PDF)
• NJ Transit, route 83 Hackensack-Jersey City-Journal Square timetable (Tonnelle Avenue HBLR Station), issued July 1, 2026. njtransit.com (PDF)
• NJ Transit, Tonnelle Avenue Station North Bergen (location, parking, fees), accessed October 11, 2026. njtransit.com
• NJ Transit, Bergenline Avenue Station (Bergenline Avenue between 48th and 49th Streets, Union City), accessed October 11, 2026. njtransit.com
• NJ Transit, press release, New Light Rail Stations Open in Union City and North Bergen (Bergenline Avenue station within a tunnel through the Palisades, with express elevators; Tonnelle Avenue as the northern terminus), February 25, 2006. njtransit.com
• NJ Transit, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail timetable, edition posted July 2026 (file dated June 2026), accessed October 11, 2026. njtransit.com (PDF)
• Hudson County Division of Parks, James J. Braddock Park, and park brochure (79th Street and Bergenline Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047), accessed October 11, 2026. hcnj.us; brochure (PDF)
• Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy, Walkway Gaps (Riverview Residential, North Bergen), status as of November 2025, accessed October 11, 2026. hudsonriverwaterfront.org
• Township of North Bergen, North Bergen Adopts New Ordinance Regulating Short-Term Rentals, April 15, 2026, northbergen.org; Ordinance 706-26 (introduced March 4, 2026; adopted March 18, 2026), ordinance (PDF).
• Township of North Bergen, Rent Control (Rent Control Office; municipal offices at 4233 Kennedy Boulevard), accessed October 11, 2026. northbergen.org
• New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, announcement of flood risk disclosure forms and tools (use required beginning March 20, 2024; landlord notice exemptions), December 21, 2023, nj.gov; P.L. 2023, c.93, pub.njleg.gov.
• Scott Selleck, Career Production Record, last updated September 7, 2026. record.sellecksellsnj.com