About this list
Looking for a Bergen County, NJ distressed property list? ListCentral.US provides weekly-updated distressed property data for Bergen County, New Jersey, for investors, wholesalers, real estate agents, contractors, and handyman crews. With an estimated 977,026 residents (U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025), Bergen County ranks #55 among U.S. counties by population. The county sits inside the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area (20,112,448 residents).
Pricing: 25 free records for Bergen County (one-time), or 250 records for $24. Choose the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Bergen County, NJ” (or put it in the order note) and you'll receive your data within 24 hours.
What's Included in Each Distressed Property Record
- Owner name
- Property address
- Mailing address
- Property characteristics — bedrooms, bathrooms, and other property details
- Distress type — such as tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant
Bergen County Housing Market Snapshot
Population is from the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates; housing and income figures are American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for 2020–2024.
| Estimated population (2025) | 977,026 |
|---|---|
| Population change since 2020 | +2.2% |
| Housing units | 369,613 |
| Vacant housing units | 14,486 (3.9%) |
| Owner-occupied households | 232,025 (65.3%) |
| Renter-occupied households | 123,102 (34.7%) |
| Median home value | $623,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,914/month |
| Median household income | $124,884 |
| Median year homes were built | 1960 |
| Median age of residents | 42.0 |
What the Numbers Mean for Bergen County Distressed Property Buyers
- Vacancy. About 3.9% of Bergen County's housing units (14,486 homes) were vacant in the 2020–2024 ACS, below the U.S. figure of 10.1%. That count includes homes for rent, for sale, and seasonal homes, so it is a market-wide signal rather than a count of distressed homes; our county list is what identifies the distressed ones.
- Housing age. The median home in Bergen County was built in 1960, about 20 years earlier than the U.S. median (1980). Older housing stock often means aging roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems, which is steady repair work for contractors and handyman crews and a lever for investors pricing rehabs.
- Prices. The median home value of $623,000 is 87% above the U.S. median of $332,700, and equals 5.0 times the county's median household income of $124,884. That puts deal spreads in a mid-range for wholesalers and flippers.
- Tenure. 65.3% of occupied homes in Bergen County are owner-occupied versus 34.7% renter-occupied, close to the national split. Expect a mix of owner-occupant and landlord-owned distress.
- Population trend. Bergen County's population was roughly steady between 2020 and 2025 (+2.2%), so local demand is stable rather than fast-moving.
How Investors and Contractors Use Bergen County Distressed Property Data
Wholesalers and investors use the list to contact owners of distressed homes in Bergen County before they reach the MLS. With about 232,025 owner-occupied and 123,102 renter-occupied households in the county, each weekly refresh surfaces new distress signals across a large pool of properties. Contractors and handyman crews use the same records, including property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, to find repair and renovation work early.
Nearby and Similar Counties
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- Bronx County, NY distressed property list (same metropolitan area)
Browse all counties in the Distressed Properties collection, or read the Motivated Seller Lists guide.
Bergen County Distressed Property List FAQ
How much does a Bergen County distressed property list cost? 25 records are free (one-time), and 250 records cost $24.
How do I order Bergen County data? Select the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Bergen County, NJ”. You'll receive your data within 24 hours. For the free 25 records, just email us.
What does each record include? Owner name, property address, mailing address, property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, and the distress type (for example tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant).
How big is the Bergen County housing market? The 2020–2024 ACS counts 369,613 housing units in Bergen County, of which 355,127 are occupied.
How often is the data updated? Weekly.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (Vintage 2025) and American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024). Distressed property records are supplied by ListCentral.US.