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Bergen, NY
Village in Genesee County, New York.
Population
1,360
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,846
ZIP codes
0
Bergen and its ZIP codes
Bergen at a glance
- Bergen is about 4.4 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,906 a year, 3% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,600 (60% below New York) and median rent is $933 a month.
Local data for Bergen, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bergen, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,906
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$170,600
Median rent
$933/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
30.0%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (374), Irish Americans (321), Italian Americans (202).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Genesee County. PPP loans are for Bergen.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,496
23,314 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,898
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$455M
FY 2026, $7,794 per person
How people get to work
Bergen, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bergen, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
412
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
208
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 18°F
35.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bergen, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.9%
U.S. 33.3% -3.4 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Bergen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChurchvilleVillage | 3.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Le RoyVillage | 7.5 mi | 2.7 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 8.5 mi | 2.1 |
| BrockportVillage | 9.2 mi | 2.2 |
| SpencerportVillage | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| ScottsvilleVillage | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| HolleyVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| ClarksonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.1 |
| ElbaVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| LinwoodCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| BataviaCity | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| North GatesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| GatesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| FowlervilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Rochester Institute of TechnologyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| PavilionCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bergen, NY in?
- Bergen is in Genesee County, New York.
- What is the population of Bergen, NY?
- About 1,360 people live in Bergen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bergen?
- Nearby places include Churchville (3.3 mi), Le Roy (7.5 mi), Caledonia (8.5 mi), Brockport (9.2 mi), Spencerport (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023