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Bergen County, NJ Eviction Risk

56 cities · 929,415 residents · Avg 5.8/10 (Elevated)
5.8Avg score
7.7Highest city
4.9Lowest city
33.3%Rent burden
$2,244Median rent
D+16.42020 margin

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All cities in Bergen County

About Bergen County

Bergen County spans 56 cities serving approximately 929,415 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 5.8/10. The county voted Democratic by 16.4 points in 2020.

Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.

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