Bogota
NJ
Average Sales Price
$626,526
Median Sales Price
$679,000
Population
8,412
Total Listings
19
Living in Bogota
Bergen's Most Walkable Small Borough.
Hackensack River. Direct NYC Bus.
Everything you need to know before making Bogota, NJ home.
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→Bogota (pronounced buh-GOH-tuh) is one of Bergen County's smallest and most quietly distinctive boroughs — just 0.80 square miles on the east bank of the Hackensack River, bordered by Hackensack, Teaneck, and Ridgefield Park. Named for the Bogert family, the first European settlers in the area, it has been earning its residents' loyalty for over 130 years. The main street is walkable, sidewalks line the residential streets, and the borough has held its Tree City USA designation for 20+ years — visible in the canopy of mature trees that shades almost every block.
Multiple NJ Transit bus routes connect directly to Port Authority in approximately 35 minutes and to the GWB Bus Station, making Bogota one of the better-connected small boroughs in Bergen County for NYC commuters. Home values have been appreciating strongly — up 9.9%–14.5% year-over-year depending on the source — while the median price of approximately $618K–$687K and average tax bill of ~$10,000 keep it accessible relative to larger neighboring towns.
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Direct NYC Bus ~35 min
NJ Transit Rts 155/168 to Port Authority
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Tree City USA · 20+ Years
Sustainable Jersey certified · walkable streets
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Appreciating Market
Median ~$618K–$687K · up ~10–14% YoY
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Intimate K–12 District
~500-student HS · above avg · small class sizes
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Hackensack River Border
Riverfront character · two bridges to Hackensack
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~$10K Avg Tax Bill
Below Bergen County avg despite strong home values
Commute & Connectivity
Getting There From Here
Bogota punches above its size for transit — multiple NJ Transit bus routes to NYC, I-80 at the southern tip, and easy access to Route 4 and the Garden State Parkway.
NYC Port Authority
NJ Transit Rts 155 & 168 · direct from Bogota
~35
minutes by bus
GWB Bus Station
NJ Transit Rt 182 · direct from Bogota
~20
minutes by bus
George Washington Bridge
Via Rt-4 E (Teaneck) or I-80 E
~20
minutes by car (off-peak)
Hackensack (County Seat)
Via Court St or Midtown Bridge · 1 mile
~5
minutes by car
Newark Liberty Airport
Via I-80 W / NJ Tpk S / GSP S
~25
minutes by car
Public Schools
Education That Raises Property Values
Bogota runs its own K–12 district — two nurturing elementary schools and an intimate Jr/Sr high school where students don't get lost in the crowd. Above average ratings and strong community culture.
| School | Grades | Type | Student:Teacher | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steen Elementary School 134 W Main St · nurturing · strong parental involvement |
K – 5/6 | Public | 12 : 1 | B+ |
| Bixby Elementary School STEM-focused · multicultural · sister school to Steen |
K – 5/6 | Public | 12 : 1 | B+ |
| Bogota Jr./Sr. High School ~500 students · AP classes · 3-sport athletes common |
7 – 12 | Public | 12 : 1 | B+ |
Bogota public schools rated above average by Niche. Small class sizes and teacher continuity are key strengths. Students also eligible for Bergen County Technical Schools / Bergen County Academies programs. Jr/Sr HS enrollment ~500 — personal, community-oriented environment.
Neighborhood Life
What Makes Bogota Bogota
Explore the walkable main street, riverside character, and close-knit community life of Bergen's most intimate small borough.
Main Street Dining
Bogota's walkable main street hosts a mix of local restaurants and cafes reflecting the borough's diverse community. Residents praise walkability to food — a rarity for a borough of this size in Bergen County.
Walkable · Local
Diverse Eateries
Bogota's multicultural character shows in its restaurant scene — Latin American, Asian, and American dining options are available within the borough, reflecting the community's diversity.
Multicultural · Local Favorites
Hackensack Dining Scene (~5 min)
Hackensack's Main Street and dining corridor — literally across the river — provides Bogota residents with a full range of restaurants, from casual to upscale, within a 5-minute drive or a short walk across the bridge.
~5 min · Broad Selection
Local Grocery & Essentials
Grocery stores and essential services are accessible along the W Main St and Queen Anne Road corridors. Larger supermarkets in Hackensack and Teaneck are minutes away across the river or to the east.
Accessible · In-Borough
Bogota Day Festival
The borough's signature annual community event — bringing residents together each year for food vendors, activities, and the small-town celebration that Bogota does naturally well.
Annual · Community
Teaneck & Ridgefield Park Options
Teaneck's dining scene — bordering Bogota to the north and east — adds significantly to the borough's dining radius, with diverse restaurants and bars easily accessible by car in under 10 minutes.
~5–10 min · Neighboring
Olsen Park
Bogota's primary recreational park — currently being upgraded with new tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts. The community walking track is a popular daily destination for residents of all ages.
Community Park · Pickleball · Track
Veterans' Park
Recently completed borough improvements at Veterans' Park reflect the Bogota government's commitment to its public spaces — a well-maintained civic landmark and gathering point for community events.
Civic · Renovated
Overpeck County Park (~10 min)
One of Bergen County's largest and most popular parks — sports fields, trails, and waterfront access — is about 10 minutes from Bogota and provides the kind of large-scale outdoor recreation the borough's compact footprint can't contain.
~10 min · County Park
Hackensack River Waterfront
Bogota sits on the east bank of the Hackensack River, with the Court Street and Midtown bridges connecting to Hackensack. The river gives the borough a natural edge and is part of what residents describe as the borough's distinctive character.
River · Bridges · Character
Bogota Public Library
A neighborhood library above which the Senior Center meets — reflecting Bogota's community-focused governance. Regular programs for children, adults, and seniors make it a genuine civic anchor.
Civic · Senior Center
Tree City USA · 20+ Years
Bogota has held the Tree City USA designation for over two decades — a mark of the borough's sustained commitment to its urban tree canopy. Combined with Sustainable Jersey bronze certification, it reflects an environmentally conscious local government.
Environmental Pride
Bogota Day & Holiday Events
Bogota Day is the borough's beloved annual festival — food vendors, activities, and the kind of neighborhood spirit that only small boroughs can produce. Holiday celebrations and summer programs round out a year-round community calendar.
Bogota Day · Seasonal Events
Small-Borough Character
At 0.80 square miles, Bogota is one of Bergen County's smallest boroughs — and one of its most community-intact. Residents know each other, the main street is walkable, and the borough's compact scale produces a neighborliness that larger towns genuinely cannot replicate.
Small Town · Authentic
W Main St & Queen Anne Rd
Bogota's commercial corridors cover everyday essentials — local shops, services, and groceries accessible on foot or a short drive. The walkable main street is one of the borough's most frequently cited quality-of-life features.
Walkable · Local Retail
Hackensack (~5 min)
Hackensack's Main Street, Riverside Square Mall, and full commercial corridor are literally across the river — a 5-minute drive or a walk across the Court Street Bridge. Bogota residents benefit from Hackensack's retail without paying Hackensack prices.
~5 min · Full Retail
Hackensack University Medical Center
One of NJ's top-ranked hospital systems — just minutes across the river in Hackensack. HUMC is also one of Bergen County's largest employers and a major draw for healthcare professionals living in Bogota.
Healthcare · ~5 min
By the Numbers
Bogota at a Glance
Municipality Type
Borough
Bergen County · 0.80 sq mi
Population
~9,360
Dense · close-knit
Median Home Value
~$619K
Up ~10% YoY · appreciating
Avg Tax Bill
~$10,000
Competitive for Bergen County
Bus to Port Authority
~35 min
NJ Transit Rts 155 & 168
Hackensack
~5 min
County seat · across the river
Zip Code
07603
Single zip borough
Tree City USA
20+ yrs
Sustainable Jersey certified
Explore the Area
Similar Towns Near Bogota
Buyers considering Bogota often explore these neighboring Bergen County communities — all within a short drive and offering complementary lifestyles.
Ridgefield Park
Bordering · small borough · NJ Transit
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Hackensack
Across the river · county seat · urban
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Teaneck
Bordering · diverse · top schools
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Bergenfield
Nearby · diverse · accessible
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Maywood
Small borough · quiet · NJ Transit
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Lodi
Nearby · affordable · transit access
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South Hackensack
Tiny · quiet · Hackensack River
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River Edge
Family · NJ Transit · quiet
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New Milford
Nearby · NJ Transit · family
→Demographics
Data provided by Attom Data
Population
Employment
Population
8.4K
8.4K in 2020
Density
10K
per square mile
Households
2.8K
39 With Children
Gender
48% / 52%
Men Vs Women
Occupancy
67% / 33%
Owned Vs Rented
Age Median: -- Years
No Data
Education Level
No Data
Educational Environment
Elementary Schools (4)Middle Schools (2)High Schools (1)
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
8/10
E. Roy Bixby
25 Fischer Ave, Bogota, NJ 07603
Public
KG - 6
No
14:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
7/10
Lillian M. Steen
152 W Main St, Bogota, NJ 07603
Public
KG - 6
No
11:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
St Joseph Academy
131 E Fort Lee Rd, Bogota, NJ 07603
Private
PK - 8
Yes
19:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Trinity Lutheran School
167 Palisade Ave, Bogota, NJ 07603
Private
PK - KG
Yes
9:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
Amenities & Attractions
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Common Questions
Bogota, NJ — Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers about buying, selling, taxes, schools, and daily life in Bogota — Bergen County's most walkable small borough.
Bogota is a moderately competitive, appreciating market. Homes average approximately 83 days on market — reflecting low inventory and a small number of annual transactions (6–13 homes sold per month), rather than weak demand. Prices have been rising strongly: up 9.9%–14.5% year-over-year depending on the source, with Zillow reporting a home value of ~$619K and Redfin reporting a median sale of ~$687K. For a borough of only 0.80 square miles, even a handful of sales can move the median significantly. The market rewards well-priced, well-presented homes and is patient with those that aren't. Talk to us about current Bogota market conditions →
Bogota's median home value is approximately $618K–$619K per Zillow (up 9.9% YoY), with recent Redfin sale medians around $687K (up 14.5% YoY). Earlier 2025 data showed medians around $520K–$589K, suggesting continued strong appreciation through the year. Because Bogota is a very small borough with low transaction volume, individual sales can pull the median significantly in either direction — the meaningful data point is the trend (strongly upward) rather than any single month's figure. Properties here tend to be well-kept, with a housing stock of modest to mid-size colonials and ranches that appeal to families and first-time buyers.
Bogota's housing stock is predominantly single-family homes — colonials, ranches, and Capes, most built in the mid-20th century, on well-kept lots with sidewalks. The borough's compact 0.80-square-mile footprint means nearly every home is within easy walking distance of schools, parks, and the main street. There are also smaller multi-family properties and some condos. The borough's character is fundamentally residential — yards are well-kept, streets have sidewalks, and the density is neighborly without being cramped. Buyers looking for large lots or estate-scale properties will find those in larger neighboring boroughs; buyers looking for a walkable, close-knit community with genuine Bergen County character will find Bogota a natural fit.
Bogota is well-served by NJ Transit. Bus routes 155 and 168 run direct to Port Authority Bus Terminal in approximately 35 minutes. Route 182 connects to the GWB Bus Station in about 20 minutes, from which PATH and subway access to Manhattan is quick. By car, the George Washington Bridge is approximately 20 minutes via Route 4 (in Teaneck) or I-80; Midtown Manhattan is roughly 25–30 minutes off-peak. Hackensack is literally across the river — 5 minutes by car — where train service to Hoboken provides a third transit option. About 16.9% of Bogota commuters use public transportation, reflecting genuine transit viability.
Bogota runs its own K–12 district — Steen Elementary and Bixby Elementary (both praised for nurturing environments and small class sizes), feeding into Bogota Jr./Sr. High School with approximately 500 students. The small school size is the defining feature: students don't get lost, teachers know families, and multi-sport/multi-activity involvement is common. Niche rates the district above average. Steen is known for strong parental involvement; Bixby is recognized for STEM and multicultural learning. The high school offers AP classes and a strong extracurricular culture that a 500-student school can actually sustain in a way that 2,000-student schools often can't. Students also have access to Bergen County Technical Schools / Bergen County Academies programs.
Bogota's 2025 general tax rate is 2.398% (down from a prior 2.324% in 2024 data — verify current with the borough assessor). The average annual residential tax bill is approximately $10,000 — competitive for Bergen County and meaningfully below the county average of ~$13,329. On a $619,000 home, expect roughly $11,000–$14,000 per year depending on assessed value. The moderate tax bill combined with a median home value at or above the NJ state median makes Bogota an accessible ownership proposition. Tax bills are due quarterly: February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1.
Bogota's average bill of ~$10,000 is below the Bergen County average of $13,329 and below many neighboring towns. For context: Teaneck averages higher, Hackensack has a lower rate but is a city environment, and Bergenfield averages ~$11,000–$12,500. Bogota's combination of a below-average tax bill, Bergen County address, and direct NYC bus access represents solid value. The tax bill is "relatively competitive for Bergen County," as described by local guides — not the cheapest, but not punishing either, especially given the appreciation and transit access the borough delivers.
Yes — Bogota's appreciation trend is strong, with values up 10%–14.5% year-over-year. The borough's combination of Bergen County location, direct NYC transit, and community character attracts a steady buyer profile: families and young professionals who specifically want a small-town feel with good schools and city access. Because transaction volume is low, well-positioned listings face limited competition and tend to attract motivated buyers who have specifically sought out Bogota. Accurate pricing and strong presentation are essential; overpriced properties in a low-volume market can sit. Get a free Bogota home valuation →
Bogota homes average approximately 83 days on market, though this figure can be volatile given low transaction volume — a handful of fast or slow sales can move the average significantly. Well-priced, move-in ready homes have sold in as little as 32 days (early 2024 data). The buyer pool for Bogota is specific: they're choosing the small-borough character intentionally, which means they tend to be motivated when they find the right property. Marketing that speaks to Bogota's unique identity — walkability, tree canopy, community feel, river character — reaches the right buyers faster than generic listings. Learn how we sell homes in Bogota →
Bogota delivers something genuinely rare in Bergen County: a true small-town feel in a walkable, river-bordered borough, 35 minutes from Port Authority by bus. The main street invites walking instead of driving. Streets have sidewalks and a mature tree canopy — the result of 20+ years as Tree City USA. Hackensack is five minutes away across the river for anything bigger. The school is small enough that teachers know your kid's name. Bogota Day brings the whole town out once a year. As one Niche reviewer put it: "Bogota is a small municipality in a sprawling suburban region that manages to cultivate a small-town feel. The main street is lively, it maintains public spaces, has great diversity, and brings high and low income residents together in harmony." That's the real pitch — and for the right buyer, it's exactly what they've been looking for.