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Better Home
Live in a better home. Within an hour of one of the world’s greatest cities but without the stress or crowdedness of The City. Your home and possible workplace is now without the stress or crowdedness of The City and only travel 45 minutes over top quality roads and bridges. Head for the mountains and hike on the Appalachian Trail or ride your bike along the boardwalk at the beach and arrive easily from your suburban home but know that you could just as easily and as quickly have arrived at a theater on Broadway. Jump into the car and head for the Bergen County Zoo or explore your favorite authors newest book at a Bergen County library or play a round of golf at one of the many public and private golf courses. That is what living in Bergen County, New Jersey is all about. Bergen County is the fifth wealthiest county in the USA and one of Self Magazin’s Top 10 healthiest places to live – good air quality, access to medical care, motor-vehicle death, suicides, smoking fates and crime statistics. Wouldn’t Bergen County be a great place for a real quality home?
Bergen County Education: School system
The quality of the Educational systems is the criteria used by many who choose to live in Bergen County. For their excellence, many of our schools have been honored with national recognition. Bergen County students reach the highest levels on national achievement tests and are admitted to elite colleges and universities. There are five higher education centers in Bergen County: Educational Technology Training Center (ETTC) of Bergen County in Hackensack, Bergen Community College (BCC) in Paramus, Bergen Campus of Berkeley College in Paramus, Metropolitan Campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) in Teaneck-Hackensack, Lodi and Rutherford Campus’ of Felician College, and Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah.
Why a Home in Bergen County?
Bergen County, within the metropolitan NYC area, chiseled its place in the history of the United States and today enjoys a mixture of cultures, fine in dining and entertainment, theaters, museums, and concert arenas and excellent educational and business opportunities. Each of the nearly 72 boroughs and townships on the Bergen County map has its own unique characteristics and offers a wide variety of life- and housing styles. These are already great reasons to establish your next home in Bergen County, NJ.
Access and Transportation in Bergen County
An excellent system of trains, buses and ferries provide clean, safe, and comfortable transportation into New York City. Plus, many Bergen County residents have Bergen or Main Line train stations or bus stops within walking distance of their front door. Nearly 70,000 Bergen County residents commute to New York City, either by bus or the rail system.
Shopping options in Bergen County
Bergen County has lots and lots of shopping, from discount outlets to chic boutiques — more shopping malls than you could ever need. In fact, here one finds the second largest density of shopping in the country.
Nature in Bergen County
The Bergen County Department of Parks manages and maintains 7,968 acres of park space divided into 18 beautiful parks, wooded hills and forests, filled with recreation facilities, golf courses, swimming, hiking, lakes for boating, swimming and fishing, camping, the Bergen County zoo, nature centers, ski areas, and playgrounds. And for those who always wanted to live in a home that is close to the beach, Bergen County is within close proximity to the NJ beaches.
Eating Out of Home in Bergen County
Eating outside of your home is easy in Bergen County. Making a choice of food is challenging. Food choices include Italian, French, Chinese, steakhouses, seafood, American, Continental, Contemporary and Eclectic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Cuban, Mexican, Brazilian, Japanese, Korean, sushi, sashimi, Thai, Vietnamese, Polynesian, Greek, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Slavic, Indian, Pakistani, Kosher, Caribbean, Cajun and Creole, Southwestern, Tex-Mex, Southern, vegetarian, pubs, pizza, as well as diners, family restaurants, delis, buffets, desserts, ice cream, bar & grill food, brunch, and fast food.
In the Cities
The County’s greatest strength is the balance of business and pleasure. In Bergen County, 70 percent of the County’s land is committed to residential use, with the remaining 30 percent almost equally divided between commercial and public interests.
The quality of the Educational systems is the criteria used by many who choose to live in Bergen County. For their excellence, many of our schools have been honored with national recognition. Bergen County students reach the highest levels on national achievement tests and are admitted to elite colleges and universities. There are five higher education centers in Bergen County: Educational Technology Training Center (ETTC) of Bergen County in Hackensack, Bergen Community College (BCC) in Paramus, Bergen Campus of Berkeley College in Paramus, Metropolitan Campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) in Teaneck-Hackensack, Lodi and Rutherford Campus’ of Felician College, and Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah.
Bergen County Health Care
Top Quality medical care is available in Bergen County. Bergen County Department of Health Services (BCDHS) in Paramus coordinates and assures the preservation, protection and promotion of the health, well-being and quality of life for all residents and their communities through a countywide partnership. The medical centers include Bergen Regional Medical Center in Paramus, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in Englewood, Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, Pascack Valley Hospital in Westwood, and Valley Hospital of Valley Health System in Ridgewood.
Getting In and Out
The George Washington Bridge starts in Bergen County. Companies seeking a location in a suburban setting and in close proximity to New York City choose Bergen County because of the bridge. New York City residents work in Bergen County — one in forty people employed in the County lives in Manhattan. Or enjoy the unparalleled artistic and employment opportunities of close by New York City and the awesome natural marvels and recreational choices of the vast out-of-doors.
History of Bergen County
Bergen County was established in 1683 as one of New Jersey’s four original counties; in 1983 it celebrated the 300th anniversary of its founding. It is bounded on the north by New York State, on the west by Passaic and Essex Counties, on the south by Hudson County, and on the east by the Hudson River. Historically significant places you can visit today include: Fort Lee, Bulls Ferry, New Barbadoes, Arcola, West Englewood, Closter, Hohokus and Hackensack, the County Seat of Bergen County on the west bank of the Hackensack River. Hackensack started with a building of the Dutch Church erected in 1696 and pre-Revolutionary War events, battles, and conflicts were witnessed there and George Washington was welcomed.
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