Getting to Know Bergenwood, NJ

The personal injury lawyers in Bergenwood, NJ at Garden State Justice Group have presented the following details on the town's history and what it offers its community today.

Bergenwood

The long narrow neighborhood Bergenwood is a district of North Bergen located in Hudson County, New Jersey. The area sits in the northern region of the township between John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Tonnelle Avenue. The hilly terrain is second only to those found in San Francisco. The neighboring communities include Racetrack Section, Fairview, Woodcliff, and West New York. 

History

The area claimed its name based on the heavy forestry that it once was. During the times that led up to the Revolutionary War, the area was full of footpaths used by the Native American tribes, followed by the European settlers in the nearby communities. The area was quite larger as it encompassed much of North Bergen and was known then as Bergen Woods. Under British control, the area was used as a pathway for the Americans during espionage, foraging excursions, and raiding expeditions. 

Neighborhood

The neighborhood is full of steep slopes and many hills. This unusual topography has caused the many roadways to be broken up and not fun contiguously. The stretch of John F. Kennedy Boulevard serves as the business district. 

Some of the town's great dining options include:

• Rose's Italian Deli
• Lin's Garden
• La Chozita
• Di Palma Brothers

The strip is also home to several of the neighborhood's places of worship, such as: 

• Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church
• City Baptist Church
• Trinity United Methodist Church

Some parks located in the community include:

• Eighty Second Street Park - located on 82nd Street and Grand Avenue
• 88th Street Park - located on 86th Street and Durham Avenue
• Little League Ball Field - located on 76th Street and Durham Avenue

Demographics

The area is home to approximately 49.5% of its population being born outside of the United States. As many as 68.4% of its residents speak Spanish as their primary language. Other languages spoken here include English and Langs. of India. The ancestral makeup of the community includes the following: 

• 22.0% South American
• 14.8% Cuban
• 6.7% Italian
• 6.0% Puerto Rican
• 4.5% Dominican

The area is an upper-middle-income neighborhood. The occupational breakdown of the employed residents is the following:

• 31.6% executive, management, and professional roles
• 28.4% manufacturing and laborer jobs
• 22.7% sales and service occupations
• 17.3% clerical, assistant, and tech support positions

Keep reading for more historical details on the area: All About Fairview, NJ

Our Local Office

Our experienced Bergenwood, NJ personal injury lawyers at Garden State Justice Group, are committed to serving victims of personal injuries. Call today to schedule your no-obligation consultation for free.

Garden State Justice Group
2811 Bergenline Ave, 2nd Fl,
Union City, NJ 07087
(551) 273-4865