Bergen Township, ND is a small rural community located in the northeastern corner of North Dakota. The township has an estimated population of 437 residents as of 2020 and is situated between two rivers -- the Sheyenne River to the east and the Maple River to the west. The cost of living in Bergen Township is relatively low with a 2 bedroom rent at $820, compared to $1,430 nationally, while grocery cost index sits at 93 compared to 100 in the US. The top industry sectors are agriculture and tourism and local companies include Hallet Farms Inc., Geno's Welding & Machine Works LLC, and Bergen Township School District. Despite its small size, Bergen Township has many unique attractions for visitors such as the historic Route 21 drive-in theater and several rustic wineries.
Bergen has an unemployment rate of 5.5%. The US average is 6.0%.
Bergen has seen the job market decrease by -0.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 13.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Bergen
- The Sales Tax Rate for Bergen is 5.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Bergen is 2.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Bergen
- The average income of a Bergen resident is $73,435 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Bergen resident is $0 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.