Retail Real Estate in Bergen County, NJ

Map: AcreX NJ multifamily pipeline filtered to Bergen County, from the public AcreX sheet. See the full pipeline map.

Bergen County market snapshot

Public statistics with sources and as-of dates. Pipeline figures are from the public AcreX sheet as of October 24, 2026.

Population and households

• Population: 954,717 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates, table B01003). Source

• Households: 353,307, with a median household income of $123,715 (ACS 2019-2023, tables B11001 and B19013). Source

• Renter-occupied homes: 122,384 of 353,307 occupied units, or 34.6% (ACS 2019-2023, table B25003). Source

Employment and property tax

• Labor market: the unemployment rate was 4.0% in August 2026 (preliminary, not seasonally adjusted), with 526,055 employed in a labor force of 547,917 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics). Source

• Property tax: the average residential tax bill was $14,200 in 2025 (NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 Average Residential Statistics). Source

Transit and highway access

• Bergen County’s roads include the northern ends of the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) and the Garden State Parkway, the eastern end of I-80, part of I-287, and U.S. 46 and state routes 4 and 17. The George Washington Bridge links Fort Lee to Upper Manhattan. Source

AcreX pipeline data (as of October 24, 2026)

• Multifamily pipeline: 160 mapped projects with 15,109 units. By status: Approved 79; Proposed 34; Scheduled 18; Completed 12; Under construction 9; Hearing noticed 4; Pending 4. Source

• Affordable units listed in those projects: 2,146 (the sheet’s affordable units field). Source

• Commercial and industrial projects: 67 non-residential projects on the sheet’s Commercial tab. Source

• Upcoming hearings: no hearing dated October 24 to November 30, 2026 is recorded for Bergen County in the sheet as of October 24, 2026. Source

Retail and service projects in Bergen County from the sheet

The Commercial tab lists 25 Bergen County projects in this category. The largest by building size:

• Prestige Pre-Owned - 7 Industrial Ave building (Docket 1491-21) (Mahwah): commercial (auto storage/servicing), 38,012 sf, Approved. Source

• Walmart (Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust) - store expansion into former Modell’s space, 189… (Saddle Brook): retail, 25,000 sf, Approved. Source

• LES Dann LLC - new auto body shop, 246-264 South Broad Street (Ridgewood): commercial (auto body), 22,000 sf, Approved. Source

• TRTD Donuts Allendale (Dunkin) drive-thru (Allendale): commercial (restaurant drive-thru), Pending. Source

• 1 Bergen Realty, LLC - 1 Bergen Blvd addition (Fairview): commercial (auto storage), Approved. Source

• Divine Melakah LLC dba Woofy Land (Englewood): commercial (dog daycare/boarding), Denied. Source

• Tots Play Haus LLC dba Canvas (Englewood): commercial (event hall), Pending. Source

• Space Odyssey Group LLC event hall conversion (Englewood): commercial (event hall), Decided. Source

Largest multifamily projects in Bergen County

• 615 River Road (former Hess site) (Edgewater): 1,200 units, Approved. Source

• Meridia Lodi, 199 Garibaldi Avenue (Lodi): 550 units, Approved. Source

• Tamares site (Palisades Park): 540 units, Proposed. Source

• The Sylvan (former Unilever) (Englewood Cliffs): 450 units, Under construction. Source

• One Sony Drive (Landmark AR Park Ridge) (Park Ridge): 448 units, Hearing noticed. Source

• AvalonBay 690 & 700 Kinderkamack Road (Oradell): 425 units, Proposed. Source

• Orchard House by Vermella (Woodcliff Lake): 370 units, Under construction. Source

• 575 River Road (Edgewater): 370 units, Approved. Source

Related pages

• Bergen County commercial real estate broker

• Industrial & Warehouse Real Estate in Bergen County

• Office & Medical Office Space in Bergen County

• Investment Sales in Bergen County

• Property Management in Bergen County

• Seller & Landlord Representation in Bergen County

• Tenant & Buyer Representation in Bergen County

• Land & Development Site Brokerage in Bergen County

• Multifamily Brokerage in Bergen County

• Retail Real Estate in Essex County

• Retail Real Estate in Morris County

• Retail Real Estate in Hudson County

• Retail Real Estate in Passaic County

• Retail Real Estate in Union County

• Hackensack commercial real estate

• Paramus commercial real estate

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best retail real estate broker in Bergen County, NJ?

There is no single objective ranking, and AcreX does not claim one. What AcreX offers in Bergen County is a Caldwell-based brokerage with local data: it tracks 160 mapped multifamily projects (15,109 units) on the public AcreX sheet as of October 24, 2026, covers industrial, retail, office, land and multifamily, and works with Jonathan Libock as lead broker. When you compare brokers, ask each for recent Bergen County transactions, references and the data behind their pricing, then book a consultation with AcreX to compare.

How many new apartments are planned in Bergen County?

The public AcreX sheet maps 160 Bergen County multifamily projects totaling 15,109 units across all statuses, as of October 24, 2026. New households add demand for nearby retail.

Does AcreX handle retail real estate in Bergen County?

Yes. Book a consultation and we will review your goals, timing and the local data with you.

Where is AcreX located?

AcreX is at 307 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006, about 13 miles in a straight line from Hackensack, and serves Bergen County and the rest of northern New Jersey. Call (201) 694-6463.

Book a consultation

Talk with AcreX about retail real estate in Bergen County. Book a consultation or call (201) 694-6463. AcreX is based at 307 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006.