Where Are People Moving in Bergen, NJ?
IRS county-to-county migration, 2023 tax year (released about two years after the tax year it covers).
People moving in
20,384
People moving out
21,810
Net migration
-1,016
Bergen, NJ is a net loser of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), 20,384 people moved in and 21,810 moved out, for a net loss of -1,016. Net outflows can soften local rent and price growth over time, though the cause matters as much as the number.
Migration is most useful read alongside the rest of the market. People move for jobs, affordability, climate, and lifestyle, and where they come from and go to says a lot about what a county is competing on. Below are the specific counties driving Bergen, NJ’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people moved to Bergen, NJ from
| Origin county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson, NJNew Jersey | 3,893 | 6,721 |
| Passaic, NJNew Jersey | 2,812 | 4,930 |
| New York, NYNew York | 1,804 | 3,133 |
| Queens, NYNew York | 1,421 | 2,637 |
| Essex, NJNew Jersey | 1,205 | 1,989 |
| Bronx, NYNew York | 1,034 | 1,991 |
| Kings, NYNew York | 921 | 1,619 |
| Rockland, NYNew York | 757 | 1,286 |
| Morris, NJNew Jersey | 568 | 880 |
| Middlesex, NJNew Jersey | 429 | 680 |
Top counties people left Bergen, NJ for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| Passaic, NJNew Jersey | 2,659 | 4,509 |
| Hudson, NJNew Jersey | 2,438 | 3,312 |
| New York, NYNew York | 1,635 | 2,078 |
| Essex, NJNew Jersey | 1,226 | 1,980 |
| Morris, NJNew Jersey | 1,076 | 1,909 |
| Queens, NYNew York | 583 | 854 |
| Kings, NYNew York | 571 | 759 |
| Ocean, NJNew Jersey | 552 | 852 |
| Middlesex, NJNew Jersey | 551 | 995 |
| Union, NJNew Jersey | 424 | 671 |
“Returns” counts tax returns (a household proxy) that moved along each flow; “People” counts the individuals on those returns, when reported. IRS aggregate and foreign pseudo-rows are excluded. Informational only, not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Are people moving to Bergen, NJ or leaving?
Bergen, NJ had a net loss of -1,016 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with 20,384 people moving in and 21,810 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to Bergen, NJ from?
The largest sources of new Bergen, NJ residents are Hudson, NJ, Passaic, NJ, New York, NY. The full top-ten list of origin counties is in the table above.
Where do people leaving Bergen, NJ go?
People leaving Bergen, NJ most often move to Passaic, NJ, Hudson, NJ, New York, NY. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does Bergen, NJ migration mean for housing?
Migration is a leading demand signal. Sustained net inflows tend to support rents and home prices when supply cannot keep up, while net outflows can soften them. Read this alongside Bergen, NJ's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this Bergen, NJ migration data?
It comes from IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data, which is released about two years after the tax year it covers; the figures above reflect the 2023 tax year. That lag is normal for this dataset, which counts actual tax returns rather than survey estimates.