What are the schools like in Bogota, NJ?

Bogota is served primarily by Bogota Public School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Bogota?

The median household income in Bogota, NJ is $113,260 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.5%.

What is the weather like in Bogota, NJ?

Bogota has an average high temperature of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.8 inches.

Bogota, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bogota, NJ affordable or expensive?

Bogota's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bogota is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $429,100 and the median rent is $1,771 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bogota, NJ?

Bogota has a violent crime rate of 49.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 454.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bogota, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Bogota is a small town of 8,940 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $113,260 and a 6.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Bogota stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bogota is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bogota city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Bogota's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bogota costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bogota, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$429,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,771	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$113,260	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bogota's violent crime rate is 49.4 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

49.4 /100k

Property Crime

454.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bogota is served primarily by Bogota Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bogota, NJ	National Avg
School District	Bogota Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bogota sees average highs of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation and 29.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bogota, NJ
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	46.3"
Annual Snowfall	29.8"

Demographics

Metric	Bogota, NJ	National Avg
Population	8,940	—
Median Age	42.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	51.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24.4%	18.9%
Asian	8.2%	6.3%
Under 18	19.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hackensack, NJ 1 mi Ridgefield Park, NJ 1 mi Teterboro, NJ 2 mi Little Ferry, NJ 2 mi Leonia, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Bogota

Bogota, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07603

Bogota vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bogota, NJ affordable or expensive?

Bogota's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bogota roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $429,100 and median rent is $1,771/month.

What is the crime rate in Bogota, NJ?

Bogota's violent crime rate is 49.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 454.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bogota?

Public schools in Bogota are operated by Bogota Public School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 37.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bogota, NJ a good place to live?

Bogota, NJ has a population of 8,940, a median household income of $113,260, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bogota?

Bogota averages 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches with about 29.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bogota?

Bogota, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07603.

What is the population of Bogota?

The population of Bogota, New Jersey is 8,940 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bogota?

Key numbers for living in Bogota: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $429,100, median household income $113,260, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bogota side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.