Name: Bergenfield
Address: Bergenfield, NJ

About the neighborhood

Bergenfield offers a peaceful borough with calm streets and easy access to several public green spaces ideal for relaxation. The neighborhood features a variety of housing types, predominantly single detached homes alongside duplexes, with diverse size options from cozy lofts to spacious four-bedroom residences. Washington Avenue stands out as a convenient hub for grocery shopping, complemented by nearby restaurants and coffee shops. Educational facilities, including public and private schools catering to different grade levels, are readily accessible. The community benefits from close proximity to several bus lines, making transit options straightforward. Parking is plentiful, and many everyday errands can be managed locally without a car.

Characteristics

Transportation

Most homes for sale in this borough are located in places that are rather conducive to people who travel as pedestrians; many daily errands can be run without the use of a vehicle, and various businesses are moderately close at hand. In contrast, Bergenfield is not especially cycling-friendly since the topography is not particularly flat, and the bicycling infrastructure is not very well-developed. Cars are a good medium of transportation in this part of the Greater New York metropolitan area. Parking is easy. On the other hand, this borough is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, house owners benefit from about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are generally very close by.

Services

Locals will appreciate that wherever their home is situated in Bergenfield, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. When it comes to food, property owners in Bergenfield will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a short pedestrian trip away. Moreover, there are a fair number of options in close proximity for those who value restaurants and cafes. It is also a reasonably short trip to a good choice of clothing stores.

Character

Bergenfield is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this borough. Even though the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this borough, its busier streets can still be quite energetic, and with its approximately 10 bars, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located close by. Bergenfield is very good for those who enjoy quiet areas, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. It is easy to reach public green spaces in the borough since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to relax in.

Car friendly5.8

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly4.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.6

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries7.8

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance