Bergen, New York is a small town located in Genesee County. It is home to a population of only about 950 people and has a total area of 1.3 square miles. Despite its size, Bergen is well known for its rankings according to BestPlaces, which ranks cities and towns on various factors such as cost of living, crime rate, education level, employment rate and housing affordability. According to BestPlaces, Bergen ranks highly in several categories including its housing affordability ranking of #2 out of the 50 cities and towns listed in Genesee County. Additionally, Bergen's crime rate is the lowest among all cities and towns in the county with a score of 8/10 (10 being safest). Education levels are also very high, with 7/10 grade schools rated above average compared to other places in the county. Overall, Bergen offers residents a safe environment with excellent quality of life at an affordable cost.
Best Places ranks thousands of places to live based on analysis, data and key statistics from the U.S. Census and our Best Places To Live Expert Insights.
Bergen, New York has never been in one of our rankings. Do you think this is a mistake?
Tell us what you think is great or not so great about his place.
Browse all of our Best Places Rankings