Area Highlights
A quick view of the most influential metrics in Bergenfield.
- Closed sales (Sold): 167
- Avg sold: $747,578
- Median sold: $655,000
- Sale/OLP: 100.60%
- Avg DOM (sales): 39
- Current actives: 51
- Months inventory: 3.66
- Success ratio: 61.85%
- Rentals (Leased): 117
- Avg rent: $3,083
- Median rent: $2,975
- Avg DOM (rentals): 49
- Sold units: +5.7% (167 vs 158)
- Avg sold: +13.2% ($747,578 vs $660,202)
- Median sold: +12.0% ($655,000 vs $585,000)
- Sale/OLP: −1.27 pts (100.60% vs 101.87%)
- Avg DOM (sales): +11 days (39 vs 28)
- Months inventory: −0.21 (3.66 vs 3.87)
- Success ratio: −5.10 pts (61.85% vs 66.95%)
- New listings: +25.4% (390 vs 311)
- Under contract: +7.3% (162 vs 151)
- Leased units: +24.5% (117 vs 94)
- Median rent: +4.4% ($2,975 vs $2,850)
- Avg rent: +12.4% ($3,083 vs $2,744)
- Avg DOM (rentals): +13 days (49 vs 36)
- New decade highs: 2025 posted the highest average ($747,578) and median ($655,000) sold prices in this 2016–2025 set.
- Volume shift: Closings improved slightly vs 2024, but remain below the 2016–2022 range (and well below the 2021–2022 peak years).
- Competition eased: Sale/OLP stayed above 100% in 2025, but came off 2024, with DOM rising to 39 days.
- Supply reset: Months inventory moved from ~2.2 (2016–2022) to the mid-3s (2023–2025), reflecting more balanced conditions.
- Success ratio watch: 2025 success ratio (61.85%) fell vs 2024 as withdrawn/expired counts increased.
- Rental pressure: Median rent rose from $1,750 (2016) to $2,975 (2025) (+$1,225 / +70.0%).
| Year | Sold | Avg Sold | Median Sold | Sale/OLP | Avg DOM | Months Inv. | New | Under Contract | Withdrawn | Expired | Success Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 167 | $747,578 | $655,000 | 100.60% | 39 | 3.66 | 390 | 162 | 52 | 51 | 61.85% |
| 2024 | 158 | $660,202 | $585,000 | 101.87% | 28 | 3.87 | 311 | 151 | 34 | 44 | 66.95% |
| 2023 | 159 | $596,545 | $542,000 | 102.79% | 32 | 3.85 | 368 | 178 | 38 | 50 | 64.37% |
| 2022 | 266 | $559,975 | $520,000 | 101.36% | 38 | 2.30 | 475 | 259 | 57 | 53 | 70.74% |
| 2021 | 276 | $526,172 | $480,000 | 100.84% | 39 | 2.22 | 457 | 284 | 36 | 63 | 73.60% |
| 2020 | 270 | $461,073 | $423,000 | 98.20% | 48 | 2.27 | 493 | 302 | 67 | 76 | 65.38% |
| 2019 | 278 | $444,405 | $395,500 | 96.84% | 57 | 2.20 | 558 | 280 | 87 | 94 | 60.57% |
| 2018 | 258 | $414,293 | $375,000 | 97.51% | 54 | 2.37 | 593 | 293 | 92 | 88 | 58.90% |
| 2017 | 283 | $393,092 | $360,000 | 96.54% | 58 | 2.16 | 488 | 280 | 65 | 99 | 63.31% |
| 2016 | 275 | $352,303 | $325,000 | 94.63% | 81 | 2.23 | 561 | 289 | 69 | 139 | 56.94% |
| Year | Leased | Avg Rent | Median Rent | Rent/OLP | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 117 | $3,083 | $2,975 | 97.93% | 49 |
| 2024 | 94 | $2,744 | $2,850 | 290.83% | 36 |
| 2023 | 122 | $2,680 | $2,400 | 98.96% | 39 |
| 2022 | 132 | $2,337 | $2,273 | 97.40% | 41 |
| 2021 | 94 | $2,178 | $1,800 | 984.51% | 35 |
| 2020 | 109 | $2,115 | $1,813 | 97.86% | 57 |
| 2019 | 109 | $2,163 | $1,850 | 745.98% | 57 |
| 2018 | 112 | $2,052 | $1,995 | 98.86% | 40 |
| 2017 | 89 | $1,903 | $1,750 | 97.78% | 44 |
| 2016 | 124 | $1,857 | $1,750 | 97.58% | 57 |
Schools In The Area
Bergen County • Bergenfield, New Jersey • ZIP 07621
Bergenfield, NJ Area Guide
A practical overview for buyers comparing homes for sale in Bergenfield, NJ—commuting options, parks and recreation,
schools, and everyday local resources (kept neutral and MLS-safe).
Bergenfield (borough)
Bergen County
07621
Why buyers choose Bergenfield
- NYC access by bus: NJ TRANSIT route 166 is commonly used for Manhattan commuting (confirm current schedules).
- Neighborhood parks: multiple pocket parks and playgrounds spread throughout the borough.
- In-town public schools: district schools through high school.
- Everyday convenience: a central commercial corridor plus nearby Bergen County services.
- Housing variety: single-family, two-family, and smaller multifamily options depending on the block and zoning.
Note: transportation schedules, park rules, and school assignments can change—confirm with official sources.
Real estate overview
- Common home types: colonials, capes, split-levels, and two-family homes depending on street.
- Touring priorities: parking/driveway setup, yard usability, renovation scope, and daily routing to schools/commute pickups.
- Helpful filters: “garage,” “home office,” “finished basement,” “in-law,” “two-family,” “renovated.”
Commuting
NJ TRANSIT bus
- Route 166: commonly referenced Bergenfield-to-NYC option (use PDF schedule + MyBus for real-time).
Bus stops and service patterns vary—verify your closest stop and departure times before relying on a routine commute.
Parks & recreation
Bergenfield maintains multiple parks and playgrounds; a few commonly referenced locations include:
- Thomas Roos Park (Clover Street) — includes pickleball courts (per borough parks listing).
- Memorial Field / Walter Lubbe, Jr. Playground (New Bridge Road) — splash pad referenced in borough parks listing.
- John Pall Park (Thomes Blvd.)
- Wayne Golon Park (Hallberg Avenue)
- Additional pocket parks: George Hendrickson Park (Momar Drive), John O’Kane Park (Grove Street), and others per the borough list.
Seasonal splash pads
The borough has posted seasonal splash pad updates; confirm dates/hours and rules each season.
Schools in Bergenfield
Always confirm current enrollment, programs, and boundaries directly with the district.
District offices
- Bergenfield Public School District — 225 W. Clinton Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 • (201) 385-8801
Schools (addresses & main phones)
- Bergenfield High School — 80 S. Prospect Ave • (201) 385-8600
- Roy W. Brown Middle School — 130 S. Washington Ave • (201) 385-8847
- Franklin Elementary School — 2 N. Franklin Ave • (201) 385-8581
- Hoover Elementary School — 273 Murray Hill Terrace • (201) 385-8582
- Jefferson Elementary School — 200 Hickory Ave • (201) 385-8804
- Lincoln Elementary School — 115 Highview Ave • (201) 385-8759
- Washington Elementary School — 49 S. Summit St • (201) 385-8771
Local resources
Municipal
- Borough Hall — 198 N. Washington Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 • (201) 387-4055
- Police (non-emergency) — (201) 387-4000 • [email protected]
- DPW — (201) 387-4055 (option 3)
Public library
- Bergenfield Public Library — 50 W. Clinton Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 • (201) 387-4040
FAQ: Bergenfield, NJ
What county is Bergenfield in?
Bergenfield is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
What is Bergenfield’s ZIP code?
Bergenfield’s primary ZIP code is 07621.
What’s a common public transit option to NYC?
NJ TRANSIT bus service is commonly used; route 166 is frequently referenced for Bergenfield-to-NYC trips.
Where is the public library?
The Bergenfield Public Library is located at 50 W. Clinton Ave.






