Bernardsville is a somewhat small borough located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 7,859 people and two associated neighborhoods, Bernardsville is the 242nd largest community in New Jersey.

Bernardsville home prices are not only among the most expensive in New Jersey, but Bernardsville real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Bernardsville has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Bernardsville telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 22.35% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Bernardsville is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.

Bernardsville is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The borough’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Bernardsville’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

If knowledge is power, Bernardsville is a pretty powerful place. 68.45% of the adults in Bernardsville have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Bernardsville in 2022 was $106,706, which is wealthy relative to New Jersey and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $426,824 for a family of four.

Bernardsville is a somewhat ethnically-diverse borough. The people who call Bernardsville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Bernardsville residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Bernardsville include Irish, Italian, German, English, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Bernardsville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.