Bergenfield, NJ vs Summit, NJ

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Bergenfield

73.3

#751 nationally

vs

Summit

65.6

#1624 nationally

Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $121,738). Bergenfield leads in cost of living index (133 vs 189). Bergenfield leads in walk score (63 vs 47).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bergenfield, NJ Summit, NJ
WhereAtHome Score 73.3 (#751) 65.6 (#1624)
Population 28,274 22,344
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $651,416 $1,433,872
Median Household Income $121,738 $176,702
Average Commute 33.8 min 33.9 min
Walk Score 63 47
Crime Level 1.3 1.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 133 189
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+3.4 D+24.2