Bergen County Real Estate.

Bergen County sits directly across the Hudson River from Manhattan, making it the most popular destination in New Jersey for families who want NYC access without NYC prices, NYC taxes, or NYC apartment sizes. You get suburban homes with yards, top-rated schools, and a 20-minute commute to Midtown.

But Bergen County isn't just a bedroom community. Towns like Ridgewood, Englewood, and Tenafly have thriving downtowns, cultural depth, and identities entirely their own. Fort Lee and Palisades Park are home to one of the largest Korean and Chinese communities on the East Coast. Alpine is one of the wealthiest zip codes in America. This is a county of extraordinary range.

NYC Private School Strategy

One of the biggest reasons families choose Bergen County is access to Manhattan's elite private schools. From Englewood, Tenafly, Fort Lee, and Alpine, families routinely send children to The Dalton School, Trinity School, Horace Mann, Fieldston, and Riverdale Country School — all while living in a house with a backyard. Commute times range from 20 minutes (Fort Lee via GWB) to 40 minutes (Ridgewood via NJ Transit). This is a strategy Tang Group specializes in helping families execute.

Local Schools

Bergen County also has excellent public school districts. Ridgewood consistently ranks among the top 10 in NJ. Tenafly, Demarest (Northern Valley Regional), and Englewood Cliffs offer strong academics. For families who want both options — top local publics plus NYC private school access — Bergen County delivers on both.

Elite private schools within Bergen County include Dwight-Englewood School (Pre-K–12, co-ed, Englewood) and Bergen County Academies (a prestigious magnet school in Hackensack). Nearby in Morris County, Pingry School (Basking Ridge) and Delbarton School (Morristown) are also within commuting distance.

Asian Communities

Fort Lee has one of the largest and most vibrant Korean and Chinese communities in the tri-state area, with H Mart, Asian restaurants, cultural centers, and bilingual services everywhere. Palisades Park is similarly concentrated. Englewood and Tenafly have growing Chinese-American populations with excellent schools and community organizations. For families relocating from China, Taiwan, or other Asian countries, Bergen County offers both cultural familiarity and American suburban living.

Commute

Bergen County's NYC access is unmatched in New Jersey. The George Washington Bridge connects Fort Lee directly to Manhattan. NJ Transit bus routes run from most Bergen County towns to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown. The Bergen County line also offers rail options. Many residents drive to the GWB or take express buses — door-to-desk times of 30–50 minutes are typical.

Investment Potential

Bergen County's proximity to NYC creates consistently strong property values and rental demand. International families, corporate relocations, and NYC commuters create a deep, diverse buyer and renter pool. Towns like Fort Lee and Englewood have particularly strong rental markets due to their transit access. For investors, Bergen County offers both appreciation potential and reliable rental income.

Why Tang Group in Bergen County

We're bilingual in Mandarin and English — critical in Bergen County's diverse market. We're NJ + NY dual licensed, meaning we can help you on both sides of the Hudson. We specialize in the NYC private school strategy that so many Bergen County families rely on. And our 22 years of NJ real estate experience means we know which blocks flood, which buildings have issues, and which neighborhoods are appreciating fastest. We don't just sell houses in Bergen County. We help families build lives here.