BERGEN COUNTY HAS LARGEST ECONOMY IN NEW JERSEY AT $82.4 BILLION IN GDP

What happened: Bergen County is New Jersey's largest county economy, with $82.4 billion in GDP, according to an Instagram post by county officials. Key numbers: $82.4 billion GDP, about 12.5% of state output, 22% higher than any other county, property tax ratable base of about $263 billion. Why it matters: The county's concentration of output and its large ratable base support local property tax revenue for schools, roads, and emergency services, though the base reflects taxable property value, not cash on hand.

Bergen County is New Jersey's largest county economy, with $82.4 billion in GDP, according to an Instagram post by county officials.

The county's concentration of output and its large ratable base support local property tax revenue for schools, roads, and emergency services, though the base reflects taxable property value, not cash on hand.